The Oscars are happening this weekend, which means you have just a few days left to catch up on the films that are up for big, big awards.
There’s a few front runners that you hopefully have seen by now — seriously, if you haven’t watched Everything Everywhere All At Once what are you possibly waiting for?! — but there’s definitely a couple that may have slipped past your radar. No worries, because thanks to the age of streaming, you can catch up on these films from the comfort of your couch.
Aftersun
Synopsis: “Twenty years after their last holiday at a fading vacation resort, Sophie reflects on the rare time spent with her loving and idealistic father Calum. At 11-years-old, as the world of adolescence creeps into Sophie’s view, Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. Sophie’s recollections become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.”
(Available to rent on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.)
All Quiet on the Western Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf8EYbVxtCY
Synopsis: “Set during World War I, it follows the life of an idealistic young German soldier named Paul Bäumer. After enlisting in the German Army with his friends, Bäumer finds himself exposed to the realities of war, shattering his early hopes of becoming a hero as he does his best to survive.”
(Available to stream on Netflix.)
Avatar: The Way of Water
Synopsis: “Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.”
(Available in theaters.)
Babylon
Synopsis: “Decadence, depravity and outrageous excess lead to the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in 1920s Hollywood as the industry begins to transition from silent pictures to the world of sound films.”
(Available to stream on Paramount+.)
The Banshees of Inisherin
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
Synopsis: “A renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker returns home and works through an existential crisis as he grapples with his identity, familial relationships and the folly of his memories.“
The Batman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqft2x_Aa4
Synopsis: “Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.”
(Available to stream on HBO Max.)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Synopsis: “Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom.”
(Available to stream on Disney+.)
Blonde
Synopsis: “A look at the rise to fame and the epic demise of actress Marilyn Monroe, one of the biggest stars in the world.”
(Available to stream on Netflix.)
Causeway
Synopsis: “Lynsey, a U.S. soldier, experiences a traumatic brain injury during her tour in Afghanistan which forces her to return home. She struggles to return to her daily life with her mother as she waits for her eventual redeployment.”
(Available to stream on Apple TV+.)
Elvis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDLRvjHVOY
Synopsis: “From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years. Central to Presley’s journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life — Priscilla.”
(Available to stream on HBO Max.)
Empire of Light
Synopsis: “The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.”
(Available to stream on HBO Max.)
Everything Everywhere All at Once
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g
Synopsis: “When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.”
(Available to stream on Showtime.)
The Fabelmans
Synopsis: “Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.”
(Available to rent on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Synopsis: “Tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.”
(Available to stream on Netflix.)
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Synopsis: “In an Italian village, the wooden puppet Pinocchio is brought to life by the Blue Fairy and seeks the life of adventure while striving to be a real boy. Pinocchio’s life is turned upside down when he leaves his father to follow the circus.”
(Available to stream on Netflix.)
Living
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVo5kLt_-BU
Synopsis: “Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a civil servant’s life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.”
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
Synopsis: “Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors’ sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.”
(Available to stream on Showtime.)
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Synopsis: “In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook — but the very future of the House of Dior.”
(Available to stream on Peacock.)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Synopsis: “Long before meeting Shrek, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) — just named a hero for saving a woman from a charging bull — is run out of town on suspicion of bank robbery, even though the real villain is Puss’ friend, Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis). Though there is still animosity between them, Puss and Humpty reunite to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Joining them for the adventure of nine lifetimes is notorious cat burglar, Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek).”
(Available in theaters and to rent on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.)
RRR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vbAtFSEc0
The Sea Beast
Synopsis: “Terrifying creatures roam the seas and the monster hunters are heroes. None is more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. When young Maisie Brumble joins his ship, he finds an unexpected ally.”
(Available to stream on Netflix.)
Tár
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Na6gA1RehsU
Synopsis: “Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia’s adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.”
(Available to stream on Peacock.)
Tell It Like a Woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyHCD0IpTA
Synopsis: “Seven segments directed by female directors from different parts of the world. Each segment is an inspiring and empowering story about women, by women, for everyone.”
(Available to rent on Amazon.)
To Leslie
Synopsis: “Leslie, a West Texas single mother, struggles to provide for her son when she wins the lottery and a chance at a good life. But a few short years later the money is gone and Leslie is on her own living hard, she is forced to make a difficult choice.”
(Available to rent on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.)
Top Gun: Maverick
Synopsis: “After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.”
(Available to stream on Paramount+ and MGM+.)
Triangle of Sadness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2em1eGTis
Synopsis: “Carl and Yaya, a couple of influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. The situation takes an unexpected turn when a brutal storm hits the ship.”
(Available to stream on Hulu.)
Turning Red
Synopsis: “A thirteen-year-old girl is torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda.”
(Available to stream on Disney+.)
The Whale
Synopsis: “In a town in Idaho, Charlie, a reclusive and unhealthy English teacher, hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption.”
(Available to rent on Amazon and Google Play.)
Women Talking
Synopsis: “The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony’s men. For years, the men have occasionally drugged the women and then raped them. The truth comes out and the women talk about their new situation.”
(Available to rent on Amazon and Google Play.)
