A Guide to Streaming the 2024 Oscar-Nominated Films
If you’re a film enthusiast, the Super Bowl might be your main event of the year, but for many, the Academy Awards are just as exciting. On March 15, the Oscars will once again celebrate the best in cinema, and you can watch the ceremony using a live TV streaming service. This year’s nominees span a wide range of genres, from intimate international dramas to supernatural blockbusters. Whether you’re interested in the Best Picture category or other popular awards, there are plenty of options to explore through top video streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix.
Must-Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies
Bugonia(Peacock)
InBugonia, Earth is under attack by hidden aliens led by Emma Stone. Or are all the happenings just a delusion? Find out the truth by streamingBugoniaon Peacock.
F1(Apple TV)
Forget Nascar: If you feel the need for speed, you watch Formula One racing.F1: The Moviedramatizes the motorsport with heavy-hitters like Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. You can streamF1on Apple TV.
Frankenstein(Netflix)
We all know the story of Frankenstein, but director Guillermo Del Toro’s singular gothic aesthetic and love for misunderstood monsters make this an unmissable adaptation.Frankensteinis available on Netflix.
Hamnet(Buy/Rent)
The Chloé Zhao-directedHamnetproposes that William Shakespeare’s great personal tragedies gave rise to his greatest plays. You can buy or rent it from services like Prime Video; it’s expected to be available on Peacock later this year.
Marty Supreme(Buy/Rent)
Sometimes, all you need to succeed is a dream and ping-pong balls. The Timothée Chalamet-ledMarty Suprememust be seen to be believed. You can buy or rentMarty Supremefrom Apple TV and other video streaming services.
One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
One Battle After Anotheris an absurd epic for our absurd times, blending tense action with galvanizing politics, unexpected slapstick, and heartfelt family drama. Join the fight and watch the film on HBO Max.
The Secret Agent(Buy/Rent)
Written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho,The Secret Agentis a story of intrigue, escape, and resistance set against the backdrop of the Brazilian military dictatorship. You can buy or rentThe Secret Agentfrom Prime Video and other platforms.
Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
Estranged family members reunite inSentimental Value, a Norwegian film that has also racked up an impressive number of nominations. Rent or purchaseSentimental Valueon Amazon Prime Video.
Sinners(HBO Max)
With 16 Oscar nominations,Sinnersnow holds the record for the most ever. So if you haven’t already seen Ryan Coogler’s blood-soaked ode to Black art, fire up HBO Max and fix that.
Train Dreams(Netflix)
Train Dreamsfollows the long life of a man (played by Joel Edgerton) who seeks purpose in the early-20th-century United States. StreamTrain Dreamson Netflix.
Key Categories and Nominees
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Timothée Chalamet–Marty Supreme(Buy/Rent)
- Leonardo DiCaprio–One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
- Ethan Hawke–Blue Moon(Buy/Rent)
- Michael B. Jordan–Sinners(HBO Max)
- Wagner Moura–The Secret Agent(Buy/Rent)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Jessie Buckley–Hamnet(Buy/Rent)
- Rose Byrne–If I Had Legs I’d Kick You(HBO Max)
- Kate Hudson–Song Sung Blue(Buy/Rent)
- Renate Reinsve–Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
- Emma Stone–Bugonia(Peacock)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Benicio Del Toro–One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
- Jacob Elordi–Frankenstein(Netflix)
- Delroy Lindo–Sinners(HBO Max)
- Sean Penn–One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
- Stellan Skarsgård–Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Elle Fanning–Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas–Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
- Amy Madigan–Weapons(HBO Max)
- Wunmi Mosaku–Sinners(HBO Max)
- Teyana Taylor–One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
Best Director
- Chloé Zhao–Hamnet(Buy/Rent)
- Josh Safdie–Marty Supreme(Buy/Rent)
- Paul Thomas Anderson–One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
- Joachim Trier–Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
- Ryan Coolger–Sinners(HBO Max)
Best Visual Effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash(in Theaters)
- F1(Apple TV)
- Jurassic World Rebirth(Peacock)
- The Lost Bus(Apple TV)
- Sinners(HBO Max)
Best Music (Original Score)
- Bugonia(Peacock)
- Frankenstein(Netflix)
- Hamnet(Buy/Rent)
- One Battle After Another(HBO Max)
- Sinners(HBO Max)
Best Music (Original Song)
- “Dear Me” fromDiane Warren: Relentless(Kanopy)
- “Golden” fromKPop Demon Hunters(Netflix)
- “I Lied To You” fromSinners(HBO Max)
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” fromViva Verdi!(Jolt Films)
- “Train Dreams” fromTrain Dreams(Netflix)
Additional Categories
Best Animated Feature Film
- Arco(Buy/Rent)
- Elio(Disney+)
- KPop Demon Hunters(Netflix)
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain(Buy/Rent)
- Zootopia 2(Buy/Rent)
Best Documentary Feature
- The Alabama Solution(HBO Max)
- Come See Me in the Good Light(Apple TV)
- Cutting Through Rocks(in Theaters)
- Mr. Nobody Against Putin(Buy/Rent)
- The Perfect Neighbor(Netflix)
Best International Film
- The Secret Agent(Buy/Rent)
- It Was Just an Accident(Buy/Rent)
- Sentimental Value(Buy/Rent)
- Sirāt(in Theaters)
- The Voice of Hind Rajab(Buy/Rent)
Best Documentary Short Film
- All the Empty Rooms(Netflix)
- Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud(HBO Max)
- Children No More: Were and Are Gone(Apple TV)
- The Devil Is Busy(HBO Max)
- Perfectly A Strangeness(Criterion Channel)
Best Animated Short
- Butterfly(YouTube)
- Forevergreen(YouTube)
- The Girl Who Cried Pearls(Apple TV)
- Retirement Plan(YouTube)
- The Three Sisters(N/A)
Best Live Action Short Film
- Butcher’s Stain(Kanopy)
- A Friend of Dorothy(YouTube)
- Jane Austen’s Period Drama(Kanopy)
- The Singers(Netflix)
- Two People Exchanging Saliva(New Yorker)
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