From action-packed fantasy films to dark tragicomedies, there is a big range of movies in the running for the biggest award at the ceremony. Ultimately, the Academy will decide the winner – but if you want to form your own opinions on which film should reign victorious, then we’ve rounded up how you can stream all the Best Picture nominees.
You can also read up on how to watch the Oscars, should you want to catch the ceremony as it happens.
How to watch Everything Everywhere All At Once for free
The frontrunner of the 2023 Oscars is Everything Everywhere All At Once starring Michelle Yeoh – a film that is up for a whopping 11 awards.
The movie follows a Chinese-American owner of a laundry shop. During an audit with the IRS, she discovers that the multiverse is in danger, and must learn to jump between bizarre worlds and variations of herself in order to save both her world and her family.
How to watch All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front is the joint-second most nominated film of the Oscars, up for nine awards. This adaptation of a 1929 novel charts the closing days of WW1 from the eyes of a young German soldier. Gradually, he learns about the horrors of battle as he struggles to survive.
All Quiet on the Western Front is available on Netflix both in the US and UK. Plans start from $6.99/£4.99 per month.
How to watch The Banshees of Inisherin for free
The Banshees of Inisherin is the second film with nine nominations. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play two lifelong friends. When one of them abruptly ends the relationship, there are serious consequences.
How to watch Top Gun: Maverick for free
The sequel to Top Gun defied expectations last year, becoming one of the bestselling films of the year – drawing in previous fans of the classic film, as well as curious newcomers. Tom Cruise is back as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, who is training a bunch of new recruits. Along the way, he confronts demons from his past.
Top Gun: Maverick is available on Paramount+ in the US and UK. Newcomers can bag a free trial, and after that accounts start from $4.99/£6.99 per month.
How to watch Triangle of Sadness
In this black comedy satire, a cruise ship filled with the super-rich and famous sinks, resulting in a group being left stranded on a desert island.
How to watch Tár for free
Cate Blanchett stars as renowned musician Lydia Tár. When she is days away from recording a symphony that will change her career for the better, she finds that things start to turn against her. As such, she leans on her adopted daughter for emotional support.
How to watch The Fabelmans
A film by Steven Spielberg has made it into the Best Picture category for the thirteenth time, tying him with William Wyler as the most nominated director in this category. This semi-autobiographical drama is a coming-of-age story about a young boy who grew up as an aspiring filmmaker in post-World War II Arizona.
How to watch Elvis
It wouldn’t be the Oscars without a biopic, and this year’s entry is the film dedicated to The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. The film explores 20 years of his life, and the relationships he had with his manager and sweetheart, Priscilla.
How to watch Avatar: The Way of Water
The second Avatar film is a bit of a rogue contender for Best Picture. It has triumphed at the box office, skyrocketing to becoming the sixth-highest grossing film of all time. We once again follow Jake Sully, who has now settled with his new family in Pandora. However, he must unite with others to defend the land when a familiar threat emerges.
Avatar: The Way of Water is not yet available to stream. When it is released for home viewing, it will land on Disney+. However, there is no indication of when this will be – especially considering that it is still going strong. You can read up on where to buy cinema tickets for Avatar: The Way of Water.
How to watch Women Talking
Women Talking is the harrowing true story of a Mennonite colony in Bolivia. During the mid-2000s, over 150 women and girls were drugged and raped by eight members of their community. They must all come together and make a decision that will save their lives.
Women Talking is still in cinemas at the time of writing and isn’t available to stream yet.
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
