Oscars 2025: How to watch all 10 films nominated for best picture
LOS ANGELES — The Oscar nominations have just been announced, and it’s time to catch up on the 10 films nominated for Best Picture before the winner is revealed at the Oscars on March 2. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and will be aired live at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and Hulu.
“Emilia Pérez” leads the nominations with 13, while “The Brutalist” and “Wicked” each received 10 nominations.
Best Picture Nominees
“Anora”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
From Neon: “Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker in Brooklyn whose life takes a sudden turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. When Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send henchmen to annul the marriage, resulting in a wild chase through the streets of New York.”
“Anora” is available to rent or buy on various streaming platforms.
“The Brutalist”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Editing.
From A24: “Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, work, and marriage after being forced apart from his wife Erzsébet during the war. Settling in Pennsylvania, László finds recognition from a wealthy industrialist but learns that power and legacy come at a heavy cost.”
“The Brutalist” is currently playing in theaters.
“A Complete Unknown”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Sound.
From Searchlight Pictures: “Set in 1961 New York amidst a vibrant music scene, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota, equipped with his guitar and extraordinary talent, begins to forge intimate relationships with music icons, culminating in a groundbreaking performance. Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s story of an iconic singer-songwriter.”
“A Complete Unknown” is currently playing in theaters.
“Conclave”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Editing.
From Focus Features: “Conclave delves into the secretive and ancient process of selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with overseeing the proceedings following the death of the beloved Pope, unveiling deep secrets left behind that could shake the Church’s foundations.”
“Conclave” is streaming exclusively on Peacock and available on various other platforms.
“Dune: Part Two”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects.
From Max: “The saga continues as Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen on his path of revenge against those who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between love and the fate of the universe, he strives to prevent a horrific future only he can foresee.”
“Dune: Part Two” is streaming exclusively on Max.
“Emilia Pérez”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound, and Best Editing.
From Netflix: “Four remarkable women navigate their quest for happiness in Jacques Audiard’s genre-defying film that features a dreamlike sequence of original songs and dance.”
“Emilia Pérez” is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
“I’m Still Here”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best International Feature Film.
From Sony Pictures: “Set in 1971 Brazil under a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, is compelled to reinvent herself following a violent act by the government. This biographical film tells a story that recreates an important chapter of Brazil’s hidden history.”
“I’m Still Here” is streaming exclusively on Max.
“Nickel Boys”
Nominee for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
From Amazon MGM Studios: “Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, it chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers as they endure the harrowing trials of reform school in Florida.”
“Nickel Boys” is currently playing in theaters.
“The Substance”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
From Mubi: “With sharp wit and emotive intensity, Coralie Fargeat examines toxic beauty culture from a fresh perspective. It features a standout performance by Demi Moore in a film that makes a strong feminist statement.”
“The Substance” is streaming on Mubi and available on a variety of platforms.
“Wicked”
Nominee for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Editing.
From the film’s description: “‘Wicked’ tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, focusing on Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with green skin who embarks on a journey of self-discovery alongside Glinda, a popular and privileged young woman. Their encounters at Shiz University lead to profound friendship and eventual paths toward becoming Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.”
“Wicked” is available to rent or buy on multiple streaming platforms.
For those looking to catch all ten best picture nominees, AMC is reviving its 24-hour movie marathon at select locations including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and San Francisco for the first time in six years.
