Which film will earn this year’s Oscar for Best Picture?

This year’s Academy Awards will be on Sunday, March 10 and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Winners will be announced live on ABC and, for the first time, streaming on Hulu. Here is the list of Best Picture nominees and where to watch if you haven’t seen them yet:

“Anora”

• R | 139 minutes
• Director/Writer: Sean Baker
• Stars: Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Yura Borisov
• A modern-day “Pretty Woman” this is not. A young sex worker from Brooklyn, Anora (Mikey Madison) finds herself swept into a whirlwind romance with Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a powerful Russian oligarch. Their carefree week culminates in marriage, but the fairytale unravels when Vanya’s influential parents dispatch enforcers — and eventually come to New York themselves — to force an annulment. Rent/Buy on Prime Video; Apple TV.

“The Brutalist”

• R | 214 minutes
• Director: Brady Corbet
• Writers: Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
• Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
• “The Brutalist” is an intimate epic that follows Lazlo Toth (Adrien Brody), a Jewish immigrant navigating post-WWII America in pursuit of the elusive American dream. Spanning 3.5 hours (plus a 15-minute intermission), the film is a visceral exploration of resilience, ambition and the sacrifices tied to assimilation and success. Currently in theaters.

“A Complete Unknown”

• R | 141 minutes
• Director: James Mangold
• Writers: James Mangold, Jay Cocks, Elijah Wald
• Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning
• Thought-provoking, emotionally resonant and visually stunning, “A Complete Unknown” captures the spirit of a generation and the artist who helped define it. The film’s structure delves into not only Dylan’s music but also the profound historical and cultural shifts of his time. Currently in theaters.

“Conclave”

• PG | 120 minutes
• Director: Edward Berger
• Writers: Peter Straughan, Robert Harris
• Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
• Papal politics take an unsanctified turn in “Conclave,” a darkly comic and absorbing narrative that exposes the humanity — and frailty — of an institution striving to project solemn authority — a reminder that even the most sacred processes are rarely untouched by human nature. Watch on Peacock.

“Dune: Part Two”

• PG-13 | 166 minutes
• Director: Denis Villeneuve
• Writers: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert
• Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson
• “Dune: Part Two” takes us further into the desert planet Arrakis and of other worlds in the “Dune” universe. The film focuses on Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in the aftermath of betrayal and destruction of his family’s dynasty. Watch on Max; Netflix.

“Emilia Pérez” 

• R | 132 minutes
• Director: Jacques Audiard
• Writers: Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius
• Stars: Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez
• “Emilia Pérez” is a daring cinematic gem that fuses socio-political commentary with musical brilliance, delivering a story both poignant and unforgettable. Set against the backdrop of Mexico’s harsh realities — drug cartels, corruption and violence — it delves deep into societal fractures while boldly championing LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender representation. Watch on Netflix

“I’m Still Here”

• PG-13 | 136 minutes
• Director: Walter Salles
• Writers: Murilo Hauser, Heitor Lorega, Marcelo Rubens Paiva
• Stars: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello
• “I’m Still Here” is a political, biographical drama portraying the true story of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother and activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, dissident politician Rubens Paiva, during Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. Currently in theaters.

“Nickel Boys”

• PG-13 | 140 minutes
• Director: RaMell Ross
• Writers: RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Colson Whitehead
• Stars: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
• The film is a powerful exploration of the Civil Rights Movement, centered on the lives of two best friends, Elwood and Turner. Currently in theaters.

“The Substance”

• R | 141 minutes
• Director/Writer: Coralie Fargeat
• Stars: Margaret Qualley, Demi Moore, Dennis Quaid
• “The Substance” delivers a campy, bloody romp you won’t soon forget. Not just a horror film, it is a savage indictment of celebrity culture and the lengths to which society pressures women to maintain an unattainable ideal of beauty. Watch on MUBI.

“Wicked: Part One”

• PG | 160 minutes
• Director: Jon M. Chu
• Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire
• Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
• This reimagined story in the Land of Oz tells the “true” story of the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) and her origins as a student alongside the future Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande) beginning with their days as students at Shiz University. Currently in theaters. ♦