The Oscars are nearing, and if you’re not a die-hard movie fan, you might have only caught a glimpse of a few of the films vying for the prestigious award this year. With this year’s lineup being one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, now is the perfect opportunity to catch up on the contenders.
Let’s take a look at the movies nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award this year and where you can watch them.
**”Bugonia”**
**Plot:** “Bugonia” follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who believe a high-powered CEO is an alien set on destroying Earth.
**Cast:** Emma Stone as the CEO, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and Stavros Halkias.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “Bugonia” on Amazon Prime with a subscription or rent/purchase it on Apple TV.
**”F1″**
**Plot:** This film centers on a retired Formula One legend mentoring a young driver.
**Cast:** Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “F1” on Apple TV (free with Apple TV+ subscription) or rent/purchase it on the same platform.
**”Frankenstein”**
**Plot:** Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic tale about a scientist’s disastrous experiment bringing a creature to life.
**Cast:** Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
**Where to Watch:** “Frankenstein” is available for streaming on Netflix.
**”Hamnet”**
**Plot:** Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, “Hamnet” delves into William Shakespeare’s family life after the loss of his son, potentially influencing his work on “Hamlet.”
**Cast:** Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
**Where to Watch:** Rent or buy “Hamnet” on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
**”Marty Supreme”**
**Plot:** Timothée Chalamet stars as a 1950s table tennis player striving for greatness.
**Cast:** Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
**Where to Watch:** Rent or buy “Marty Supreme” on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
**”One Battle After Another”**
**Plot:** Leonardo DiCaprio portrays a washed-up revolutionary coming out of seclusion to save his daughter from an old foe.
**Cast:** DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “One Battle After Another” on Crave or rent/buy it on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
**”The Secret Agent”**
**Plot:** Set in Brazil, the film follows a tech expert on the run from a dictator.
**Cast:** Wagner Moura.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “The Secret Agent” on the MUBI app (7-day free trial) or rent/buy on Amazon Prime/Apple TV.
**”Sentimental Value”**
**Plot:** Two sisters reunite with their estranged father, a film director, after their mother’s passing.
**Cast:** Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “Sentimental Value” on Amazon Prime (subscription) or rent/buy on Apple TV.
**”Sinners”**
**Plot:** A vampire movie featuring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers returning to Mississippi to open a nightclub.
**Cast:** Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
**Where to Watch:** Watch “Sinners” on Crave (subscription) or rent/buy on Amazon Prime/Apple TV.
**”Train Dreams”**
**Plot:** Based on Denis Johnson’s novella, “Train Dreams” chronicles the life of Robert Grainier amidst significant changes in early 20th-century America.
**Cast:** Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
**Where to Watch:** Stream “Train Dreams” on Netflix.