The top Oscar contenders this year are nominated for much more than Best Picture. These films are nominated in a variety of categories and are sure to impress with awards won this year. From A Star Is Born's musical success to the political angle in BlacKkKlansman and Vice, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's how you can watch the Best Picture nominations right now.
Black Panther
Where To Watch: Netflix
What It's About: Black Panther follows behind its Marvel franchise movies to explore a new territory. The film looks deep inside Wakanda to the home of a coveted metal, and a dangerous world that opens around them as the safety of Wakanda is threatened. The film was praised for using the work of famed black musicians.
BlacKkKlansman
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
What It's About: BlacKkKlansman follows the story of Ron Stallworth, an African American detective who attempts to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. The 1970s fictional story touches on modern day politics.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
What It's About: This Queen tribute takes viewers inside the music and life of the famed rock band. The story doesn't just focus on music. While Queen's hits are a big part of the film, it takes a deeper look into Freddie Mercury's AIDS diagnosis and stage life.
The Favourite
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
What It's About: The Favourite is a dark, period piece about the rule of Queen Anne. The film takes viewers inside the sickness that plagued Anne, as a new kitchen aid begins to cure her with herbal remedies that are better than her current practices.
Green Book
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
What It's About: A close friendship develops between a piano player and his bodyguard. The film focuses on race, racism and segregation as the pair, one black one white, grow together in the American south in the 1960s.
Roma
Where To Watch: Netflix
What It's About: This Netflix original film follows a housekeeper who works for a Mexican, middle class family. The film's creator, Alfonso Cuarón, used his own childhood inspiration to write the film, which shows the love of a caretaker in a family setting.
A Star Is Born
Where To Watch: Fandango
What It's About: A successful musician takes a budding artist under his wing as she begins to navigate the entertainment world. The film has been praised for Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's musical performances and writing throughout the film.
Vice
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
What It's About: Dick Cheney's life changes when President George W Bush picks him as his running mate, and wins the election. The drama is a look inside Cheney's life and role in the country throughout Bush's presidency.
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