How to watch movies nominated for the 2023 Oscars for Best Picture

The feature films nominated for the 95th Academy Awards in the Best Picture category are officially presented. Ten films are up for the award, many of which are also nominated in other categories.

From action-packed fantasy to dark tragi-comedies, there are many films in the running for the biggest awards ceremony. Ultimately, the Academy will determine the winner, but if you want to form your own opinion on which film should win, then we’ve put together how you can stream all of the best film nominees.

You can also read about how to watch the Oscars if you want to see the ceremony during it.

How to Watch All Everywhere All At Once for Free

The 2023 Oscar nominee is Everything Everywhere, Starring Michelle Yeoh, a film that is up for a whopping 11 awards.

The film is about a Chinese-American laundry owner. During an audit at 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.

US readers can watch the movie on either Paramount+ or Showtime, both of which offer free trials for new subscribers with plans starting at $4.99 and $10.99 per month, respectively. In the UK the film is available to subscribers Amazon Prime Videos, which has a 30 day free trial for new members. You can subscribe for as little as £5.99 for individual streaming.

How to watch All Quiet on the Western Front

Netflix

All Quiet on the Western Front is the second most nominated film at the Academy Awards, with nine awards. This 1929 film adaptation of the novel shows the last days of World War I through the eyes of a young German soldier. Gradually, he learns about the horrors of the battle while trying to survive.

All Quiet on the Western Front is available on Netflix in both the US and UK. Plans start at $6.99 / £4.99 per month.

How to watch Banshee of Inisherina for free

Spotlight Pictures

Banshee of Inisherin is the second film with nine nominations. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play two lifelong friends. When one of them ends the relationship abruptly, there are serious consequences.

In the US, you can watch The Banshees of Inisherin on HBO Max with plans starting at $9.99 per month. Viewers in the UK can watch it on Disney+ for £7.99 per month. Neither offer a free trial directly, but American viewers can get HBO Max for free through Amazon channels.

How to watch Top Gun: Maverick for free

Paramount

Top Gun’s sequel fell short of expectations last year, becoming one of the best-selling films of the year, drawing both old fans of the classic film and curious newcomers alike. Tom Cruise returned as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who trains a group of recruits. Along the way, he encounters demons from his past.

Top Gun: Maverick is available on Paramount+ in the US and UK. Newbies can get a free trial, and after that, accounts start at $4.99 / £6.99 per month.

How to watch The Triangle of Sorrow

Curzon

In this satirical black comedy, a cruise ship filled with the super-rich and famous sinks, leaving the group stranded on a deserted island.

Triangle of Sadness is not available to paying subscribers on any US or UK streaming platform. However, you can still buy or rent VODs from companies like Google, AmazonYouTube and iTunes.

How to watch Tar for free

Universal

Cate Blanchett plays the famous singer Lydia Tar. With only a few days to go before recording a symphony that will change her career for the better, she finds everything is starting to turn against her. As such, she leans on her adopted daughter for emotional support.

Tár is available in the US for rent or purchase on Google. Amazon, YouTube and iTunes. Unfortunately, Tár is not available to watch in the UK on digital platforms, but you can watch it in theaters.

How to watch The Fabelmans

Universal

Steven Spielberg’s film made it to the Best Picture category for the thirteenth time, tying it with William Wyler as the director with the most nominations in that category. This semi-autobiographical drama is the coming-of-age story of a boy who grew up to become an aspiring director in post-war Arizona.

Fabelmans is not available to streaming service subscribers, but you can get VOD from Google. Amazon, YouTube and iTunes in the US. Unfortunately the film is not available in the UK at the time of writing, but it will be available in theaters from 27 January 2023.

How to watch Elvis

Warner Brazzers.

The Oscars wouldn’t be without a biopic, and this year’s nominee was a film dedicated to the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. The film explores 20 years of his life and the relationship he had with his manager and lover Priscilla.

In the US, you can catch Elvis on HBO Max with plans starting at £9.99 a month. There is not yet a home for Elvis streaming in the UK, but you can still rent or buy video on demand from sites like Google. Amazon and iTunes.

How to watch Avatar: The Way of the Water

Disney

The second Avatar movie is a dubious contender for the Best Picture title. It won at the box office, becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of all time. We once again follow Jake Sully, who has now settled with his new family on Pandora. However, he must team up with others to protect the land when a familiar threat appears.

Avatar: The Path of Water is not yet available for streaming. When it releases for home viewing, it will appear on Disney+. However, there is no indication of when this will happen, especially considering that it is still happening. You can read about where to buy movie tickets for Avatar: The Way of the Water.

How to watch Talking Women

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Women Talk is the heartbreaking true story of a Mennonite colony in Bolivia. In 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.

Talking Women is still in theaters at the time of writing and is not yet available for streaming.