Sometimes it’s just easier to watch a movie at home. Why else would we subscribe to the increasing number of video streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or Netflix? After all, HBO literally stands for “Home Box Office.” At this point, many of the most acclaimed films are being commissioned by streaming services, including Apple TV+’s Coda, Best Picture winner at the 2022 Academy Awards. 

The Oscars(Opens in a new window) return on March 12, and you can watch the celebration on ABC. If you don’t have access to an over-the-air signal, check out our guide on how to stream the Oscars. That said, you should at least familiarize yourself with the nominees, so you know when to cheer and when to throw your drink in disgust. Here’s how you can watch the 2023 Oscar-nominated movies online. A handful of featured films aren’t available to watch digitally yet, but if and when that changes, check our recommended video streaming guides for more information.

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All Quiet on the Western Front (Netflix)

This latest retelling of the celebrated German World War I novel hopes to receive the same Oscar glory as previous adaptations. Stream All Quiet on the Western Front on Netflix(Opens in a new window).

Avatar: The Way of Water (Only in Theaters)

Avatar: The Way of Water, with its cutting-edge visuals and massive scale, demands to be seen on the big screen. Right now, you can only see James Cameron’s latest billion-dollar trip to Pandora in theaters.

The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max)

A darkly funny examination of an ending Irish friendship, The Banshees of Inisherin is one of the most nominated movies at this year’s show. Catch it on HBO Max(Opens in a new window) before you cut your fingers off.

Elvis (HBO Max)

Baz Luhrmann’s gonzo direction, combined with Austin Butler’s hypnotic performance, reminds everyone why Elvis was such a musical force to be reckoned with. Hail to the king on HBO Max(Opens in a new window).

Everything Everywhere All at Once (Showtime)

This bold, beautiful, and bizarre multiverse family-focused action epic received the most nominations this year. Watch it, watch it again, and watch it once more on Showtime(Opens in a new window).

The Fabelmans (Buy)

Don’t let the name fool you. The Fabelmans is really just master filmmaker Steven Spielberg telling you his own complicated coming-of-age story. You can purchase it from Amazon(Opens in a new window). 

Tár (Peacock)

Cate Blanchett commands the orchestra in Tár, a movie that has a more unhinged accordion performance than the Weird Al flick. Bask in Lydia Tár’s musical magnificence, and witness her downfall, by streaming it on Peacock(Opens in a new window). 

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Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount+)

The undisputed movie of the summer, Top Gun: Maverick is more than just a better movie than its 1980s predecessor. It’s a fantastic action flick, period, with outstanding aerial stunts and a great cast surrounding the one and only Tom Cruise. Return to the danger zone on Paramount+(Opens in a new window).

Triangle of Sadness (Rent/Buy)

Triangle of Sadness may sound like the dour drama that gets nominated for Oscars, but this is actually a dark comedy and the first English-language film from acclaimed Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund. Buy or rent it via Amazon(Opens in a new window).

Women Talking (Only in Theaters)

Women Talking is Sarah Polley’s adaptation of the 2018 Mirian Toews novel. It follows a group of women attempting to escape their ultra-conservative religious community following a plague of sexual assaults. You can catch it in theaters. 

Best Actor in a Leading Role

• Austin Butler- Elvis (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

• Colin Farrell- The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

• Brendan Fraser- The Whale (Only in Theaters)

• Paul Mescal- Aftersun (Rent/Buy(Opens in a new window))

• Bill Nighy- Living (Only in Theaters)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

• Cate Blanchett- Tár (Peacock(Opens in a new window))

• Ana De Armas- Blonde (Netflix(Opens in a new window))

• Andrea Riseborough- To Leslie (Rent/Buy(Opens in a new window))

• Michelle Williams- The Fabelmans (Buy(Opens in a new window))

• Michelle Yeoh- Everything Everywhere All at Once (Showtime(Opens in a new window))

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• Brendan Gleeson- The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

• Brian Tyree Henry- Causeway (Apple TV+(Opens in a new window))

• Judd Hirsch- The Fabelmans (Buy(Opens in a new window))

• Barry Keoghan- The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

• Ke Huy Quan- Everything Everywhere All at Once (Showtime(Opens in a new window))

Best Actress In a Supporting Role

• Angela Bassett- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Disney+(Opens in a new window) on Feb. 1)

• Hong Chau- The Whale (Only in Theaters)

• Kerry Condon- The Banshees of Inisherin (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

• Jamie Lee Curtis- Everything Everywhere All at Once (Showtime(Opens in a new window))

• Stephanie Hsu- Everything Everywhere All at Once (Showtime(Opens in a new window))

Best Animated Feature Film

• Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix(Opens in a new window))

• Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (Rent/Buy(Opens in a new window))

• Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (Rent/Buy(Opens in a new window))

• The Sea Beast (Netflix(Opens in a new window))

• Turning Red (Disney+(Opens in a new window))

Best Documentary Feature

• All That Breathes (HBO Max (Opens in a new window)on Feb. 7)

• All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (Only in Theaters)

• Fire of Love (Disney+(Opens in a new window))

• A House Made of Splinters (Only in Theaters)

• Navalny (HBO Max(Opens in a new window))

Best International Feature Film

• All Quiet on the Western Front– Germany (Netflix(Opens in a new window))

• Argentina, 1985– Argentina (Amazon Prime Video(Opens in a new window))

• Close– Belgium (Only in Theaters)

• Eo– Poland (Only in Theaters)

• The Quiet Girl– Ireland (Only in Theaters)

Best Documentary Short Subject

• The Elephant Whisperers (Netflix(Opens in a new window))

• Haulout (Only in Theaters)

• How Do You Measure a Year? (Only in Theaters)

• The Martha Mitchell Effect (Netflix)(Opens in a new window)

• Stranger at the Gate (Only in Theaters)

Best Animated Short Film

• The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse (Apple TV+(Opens in a new window))

• The Flying Sailor (Only in Theaters)

• Ice Merchants (Only in Theaters)

• My Year of Dicks (Only in Theaters)

• An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It (Only in Theaters)

Best Live Action Short Film

• An Irish Goodbye (Only in Theaters)

• Ivalu (Only in Theaters)

• Le Pupille (Disney+(Opens in a new window))

• Night Ride (Only in Theaters)

• The Red Suitcase (Only in Theaters)

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