With the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards officially out, it’s time to dive into this year’s most acclaimed films. From sweeping epics to thought-provoking dramas, these are the movies that have captured the attention of the Academy. Below, we break down the highlights of the 13 films nominated in major categories, along with details on where you can watch them.
Emilia Pérez
13 nominations | streaming on Netflix
A trans Mexican cartel boss starts a new life as a woman in this Netflix musical, which is making waves with nods in major categories like Best Picture, Directing, and Lead Actress.
The Brutalist
10 nominations | In theaters; coming soon to Apple TV
Adrien Brody stars in this post-WWII drama as a Hungarian Jewish architect navigating his new life in the U.S., earning accolades for its cinematography, production design, and Adrien Brody’s moving performance.
Wicked
10 nominations | In theaters; rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play
The much-anticipated origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West dazzles with its grand production and stunning performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
A Complete Unknown
8 nominations | In theaters; coming soon to Apple TV
Timothée Chalamet transforms into a young Bob Dylan in this biopic chronicling the musician’s rise. The film shines with its directing and Timothée Chalamet’s captivating performance.
Conclave
8 nominations | In theaters; stream on Peacock
Ralph Fiennes leads this twisty political thriller about the secretive process of selecting a new pope, earning nods for its screenplay and ensemble cast.
Anora
6 nominations | In theaters; rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play
Sean Baker delivers a darkly comedic tale of love, ambition, and oligarchs, centering on an enterprising sex worker navigating family chaos.
Dune: Part Two
5 nominations | Streaming on Netflix or Max; rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play
The sweeping sci-fi epic concludes its saga with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides facing new challenges. The film stuns with its visuals, sound, and production design.
The Substance
5 nominations | In theaters; stream on Mubi
Demi Moore stars in this chilling body-horror drama about fame and desperation. Coralie Fargeat’s direction and Demi Moore’s performance are among the highlights.
I’m Still Here
3 nominations | In theaters; coming soon to Apple TV
Set in 1970s Brazil, this powerful drama follows a mother of five navigating life under a military dictatorship, earning praise for its emotional depth and authenticity.
Sing Sing
3 nominations | In theaters; stream on Apple TV
Colman Domingo leads this moving story about a theater program in a maximum-security prison, exploring art’s transformative power in unlikely places.
The Apprentice
2 nominations | Rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play
Jeremy Strong portrays Roy Cohn, Donald Trump’s infamous mentor, in this sharp political drama examining power and influence.
Nickel Boys
2 nominations | In theaters; coming soon to Apple TV
An adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel, this poignant film tells the story of two Black boys at a segregated reform school in the Jim Crow South.
A Real Pain
2 nominations | In theaters; stream on Hulu
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin star as cousins on a Holocaust heritage tour in Poland in this darkly comedic exploration of memory and family.
