Must watch Oscar nominated films on OTT - List hai toh hit hai

Welcome to OTTplay List hai toh hit hai, theme-based special podcast, I'm your host Nikhil. In today’s episode, we are counting down some of the Oscar-nominated films available to stream on OTT in India. Let's begin the list.

1. The Power of the Dog

Benedict Cumberbatch’s The Power of the Dog won hearts weeks after its release. A Western psychological thriller, The Power of the Dog charted the story of two brothers Phil (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (played by Jesse Plemons). While Phil struggles with George’s new life choices, the brothers’ interpersonal dynamics come in the way. The film unravels in a nuanced manner with each character getting emotionally entangled with each other.

Streaming on Netflix.

2. Being the Ricardos-
Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem essay the roles of 50s soap stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The film takes a deep dive into the personal and professional lives of the celebrity couple as they navigate through various issues as a couple both on and off-screen, that threaten to derail their careers and destabilize their marriage. The film is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and also stars JK Simmons, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat in important roles.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

3.The Tragedy of Macbeth
Joel Coen’s reimagination of William Shakespeare’s classic play about the Scottish lord, Macbeth, who has aspirations to become the next king of Scotland was lauded by critics. The plot centers around Macbeth’s belief about the prophecy by three witches that he will wear the crown of the king. The film stars Academy Award winners Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth, and it is an Apple TV+ original film.

4.The Lost Daughter

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut The Lost Daughter, featuring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson in the lead, has nabbed three Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Actress for Colman and Best Adapted Screenplay for Gyllenhaal, who has also penned the screenplay. Based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 eponymous novel, the film revolves around a middle-aged woman who takes off for Greece on a workcation. Soon, when she meets a young mother, she has to confront her own perceptions of motherhood.

Streaming on Netflix

5.The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Jessica Chastain has also bagged a Best Actress nomination for her turn as the divisive 1970s televangelist Tammy Faye. The biographical drama is directed by Michael Showalter and stars Andrew Garfield as Jim Bakker, Faye’s husband and professional partner. Together they made a fortune out of their religious broadcasts and a Christian theme park. But Bakker was soon convicted on many counts of fraud and conspiracy, which threatened to destroy their reputation and empire.

Streaming on Hotstar and Apple TV+

6.Three Songs for Benazir

This documentary short successfully captured the essence of companionship and romance even in the direst circumstances. Directors Gulistan and e’s movie follows a young, naive refugee in Afghanistan who is desperate to prove his worth to his new bride. The only way he can do so, he says, is by signing himself up for a respectable job in the National Army, even as they fight for their life every day with foreign forces and the Taliban threatening their existence.

Streaming on Netflix

7.Tick Tick Boom-

Tick, Tick... Boom! Is an American musical biopic helmed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda, with his strong background in Broadway, comes on board with former Spider-Man Andrew Garfield to give a riveting narrative on love, togetherness and career. Penned by Steven Levenson, the film talks about the life of Jonathan Larson. With a stellar cast including names like Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry, Robin de Jesús, Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.

Streaming on Netflix

8.Luca

Disney’s latest film is on friendship and legacy. Set in the idyllic Italian village, the film follows Luca in the coming-of-age narrative. From silly jokes on togetherness to intimate moments of wonder, Luca gives its audiences a slice of life that’s nothing less than a happy revelry.

Streaming on Disney + Hotstar

9.The hand of god-
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, the Italian drama film follows the life of a young introverted man named Fabietto Schisa. Set in Naples, Italy, Fabietto is a fan of his local club Napoli and its Argentinian football star, Diego Maradona. However, his mundane life is soon upheaved after tragedy strikes the Schisa household. Fabietto is therefore forced to step up to the plate that eventually helps him fulfill his destiny in becoming a filmmaker.

Streaming on Netflix

10.Dune
French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is yet another masterpiece after having helmed critically acclaimed films such as Prisoners, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival. Based on Frank Herbert’s iconic trilogy of novels of the same name, the plot revolves around Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, the son of Duke Leto Atreides, played by Oscar Issac. The epic sci-fi space-odyssey features a star-studded ensemble of Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Jason Momoa, Charlotte Rampling, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, and Stellan Skarsgård. It also features music by the coveted Hans Zimmer, and the second film of the trilogy is expected to release in 2023.

Streaming on Apple TV+
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