The 2022 Oscar nominations are here and that means one thing: it’s time to get watching movies. Specifically, the time has come to watch the Oscar-nominated movies we may have missed throughout the year. From giant blockbuster releases to quiet indies to everything in between, there is a lot to keep track of. Luckily, most of the movies nominated are currently available to watch on streaming. And I expect most of those without present streaming homes will make their way to any of the many, many platforms by the time the ceremony arrives on March 27. We scoured far and wide to find out which of the Oscar-nominated movies from the major categories are available to stream online.
Where to Watch the 2022 Best Picture Nominees on Streaming
Belfast
Where can you stream Belfast? Belfast is currently not available to stream anywhere… yet. But it is available digitally for purchase or rent.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Belfast nominated for? The Kenneth Branagh film snagged a total of seven nominations, including best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best original screenplay, and best director.
CODA
Where can you stream CODA? Currently, you can stream CODA on Apple TV+.
Which other 2022 Oscars was CODA nominated for? The film, from writer/director Sian Heder, picked up a trio of nominations, which also included best supporting actor and best adapted screenplay.
Don’t Look Up
Where can you stream Don’t Look Up? Currently, you can stream Don’t Look Up on Netflix.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Don’t Look nominated for? Adam McKay’s latest scored four nominations, which also include best original screenplay and original score.
Drive My Car
Where can you stream Drive My Car? Drive My Car is available to stream on HBO Max.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Drive My Car nominated for? One of the biggest breakouts in critical circles, the Ryusuke Hamaguchi film picked up four nominations, including best international feature film – Japan, director, and adapted screenplay.
Dune
Where can you stream Dune? Dune is available to stream on HBO Max.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Dune nominated for? Second time’s the charm for the profoundly dense novel. The film ranks second in terms of nominations with 10, including best-adapted screenplay, original score, cinematography, and visual effects.
King Richard
Where can you stream King Richard? King Richard is currently streaming on HBO Max.
Which other 2022 Oscars was King Richard nominated for? Reinaldo Marcus Green film, which follows the life of Richard Williams—father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams—picked up six nominations. The nominations—one for Beyoncé!—include best actor, supporting actress, original screenplay, and original song.
Licorice Pizza
Where can you stream Licorice Pizza? Licorice Pizza is currently not available to stream anywhere… yet. But it is available digitally for purchase or rent.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Licorice Pizza nominated for? Licorice Pizza snagged a trio of nominations, which also include best director and original screenplay. Yep, that means Paul Thomas Anderson scored all three of his film’s nominations.
Nightmare Alley
Where can you stream Nightmare Alley? Currently, you can stream Nightmare Alley on HBO Max and Hulu.
Which other 2022 Oscars was Nightmare Alley nominated for? The Guillermo del Toro film scored four nominations, including cinematography, costume design, and production design.
The Power of the Dog
Where can you stream The Power of the Dog? Currently, you can stream The Power of the Dog on Netflix.
Which other 2022 Oscars was The Power of the Dog nominated for? The Jane Campion film picked up the most nominations with 12, including best director, best actor, two for best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best adapted screenplay, and best original score.
West Side Story
Where can you stream West Side Story? West Side Story is available to stream stream on Disney+ and HBO Max.
Which other 2022 Oscars was West Side Story nominated for? The musical was one of Steven Spielberg’s longtime passion projects—and the Academy adored it. The film picked up seven nominations, which included best director, best supporting actress, and best costume design.
Where to Watch Other 2022 Oscar-Nominated Movies on Streaming
In addition to the 2022 best picture nominees, there are a ton of Oscar-nominated movies in the major categories that you can stream. After all, a lot of the acting nominations are for performances not in best picture contenders. Plus, there’s the slate of international films, documentaries, and animated movies that are must-sees. Here’s where you can watch these other Oscar-nominated films.
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Apple TV+
The Tragedy of Macbeth (Best actor in a leading role, cinematography, production design)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Disney+
Encanto (Best animated feature, original score, original song)
Luca (Best animated feature)
Raya and the Last Dragon (Best animated feature)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Hulu
Flee (Best international feature – Denmark, animated feature, documentary feature)
Spencer (Best Actress in a leading role)
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (Best documentary feature)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Netflix
The Hand of God (Best international feature – Italy)
The Lost Daughter (Best actress in a leading role, actress in a supporting role, adapted screenplay)
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Best animated feature)
tick, tick…BOOM (Best actor in a leading role, film editing)
Lead Me Home (Best documentary short)
Three Songs for Benazir (Best documentary short)
Audible (Best documentary short)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Paramount+
Ascension (Best documentary feature)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Prime Video
Being the Ricardos (Best actor in a leading role, actress in a leading role, actor in a supporting role)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Showtime
Attica (Best documentary feature)
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on HBO Max
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Best Actress in a leading role, makeup and hairstyling)
When We Were Bullies (Best Documentary Short) — starts streaming on March 30, 2022
Oscar-Nominated Movies to Stream on Independent Lens
Writing with Fire (Best documentary feature)—Premieres March 28, 2022
The Queen of Basketball: When the N.B.A. Officially Drafted a Woman (Best documentary short)—Available to stream on YouTube
Oscar-Nominated Movies Only Available to Buy or Rent
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (Best international feature – Bhutan) — available to rent on Vudu and other rental sites.
Parallel Mothers (Best actress in a leading role, original score) — available to rent on Vudu and other rental sites.
The Worst Person in the World (Best international feature – Norway, original screenplay) — available to rent on Vudu and other rental sites.
Alternative Options to Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies
As mentioned in places above, most of these Oscar-nominated movies are also available to rent on Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, and any of the usual movie rental spots.
Editor’s Note: Nerdist is a subsidiary of Legendary Digital Networks.
Originally published on February 9, 2022.
