The 96th Academy Awards are just under a month away, and there’s no time like the present to catch up on all of your prestige movie watching. Whether you want to re-watch nominated hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer or dig into some of the more niche categories, plenty of the Oscar nominees are available to stream now. Movies currently streaming are listed below, with more to come as the films find their way out of theaters and onto smaller screens.

Though not an Academy Award winner yet, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer seems set to secure several awards come Oscars night. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.’s career-defining performances are a highlight, but the film isn’t just a showcase for its actors. With minute period details, an exceedingly talented ensemble cast, and a searing look at a dark moment in American history, it’s an achievement in every sense of the word. Oppenheimer is available to stream on Peacock starting February 16th, and you can read Observer’s review here. Nominations: 13, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor

Martin Scorsese has long been acclaimed as one of America’s greatest auteurs, but with Killers of the Flower Moon the director turned his attention towards the nation’s past in a new and significant way. The film focuses on the horrendous murders of the Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma, orchestrated by conniving white men who wanted their land and wealth. Lily Gladstone became the first Native American woman nominated for Best Actress thanks to her quietly powerful turn as the real-life Mollie Burkhart. Killers of the Flower Moon streams on Apple TV , and you can read Observer’s review here. Nominations: 10, including Best Picture and Best Director

Barbie stands to win more than a few awards thanks to its expertly crafted world and pitch perfect soundtrack. Greta Gerwig caused a phenomenon with the film, reaching box office milestones while staying true to the spirit that made Lady Bird and Little Women so good. Heartfelt, hilarious, and ripe for re-watches, the story about a Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie, who’s thankfully nominated for her work as a producer) becoming human and figuring out what it means to be a woman in the Real World struck gold. Barbie is streaming on Max, and you can read Observer’s review here. Nominations: 8, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay

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