The Oscar nominations are in, the nominees have reacted and the ballots are starting to be filled out. Now it’s time to see every single film nominated, so you can make sure you make all the best choices in the Oscar pool (and who doesn’t want to wave a winning ballot in a friend’s face?).
If you’re wondering which films are nominated and where you can see them, we have you covered. The following list includes all the nominated films (except for two foreign language films) and how you can see them, whether in theaters or at home. Don’t worry, you have time: You have until Feb. 26 until the Oscars ceremony to see them all.
Happy watching!
La La Land
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Achievement in Production Design, Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score), Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (For “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” AND “City of Stars”), Best Achievement in Sound Mixing and Best Achievement in Sound Editing.
The modern romantic musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling is easy to find in theaters, especially after its number of nominations (14 in total, tying it with “Titanic” and “All About Eve” for most Oscar nominations).
Where you can see it: If a place screens movies, it’s probably playing there.
Fences
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Adapted Screenplay
The movie-based-on-a-play, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (the first African-American actress to earn 3 Oscar nominations), is also easy to find in theaters.
Where you can see it: Can be found at most AMC, Regal and ArcLight theaters.
Hacksaw Ridge
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Achievement in Sound Mixing and Best Achievement in Sound Editing.
The Mel Gibson-directed war drama starring Gibson and Andrew Garfield is still available to see in theaters.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC and Regency theaters.
Hell or High Water
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Original Screenplay and Best Achievement in Film Editing.
The gritty modern western starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster and Chris Pine has been long out of theaters but there will be a chance to see it in theaters at AMC’s Best Picture showcase (see below).
Where you can see it: The film is available on DVD and for rental on iTunes, OnDemand and Amazon.
Hidden Figures
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Adapted Screenplay
The incredible true story about a team of African-American female mathematicians at NASA, starring Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe, is still charting high at the box office; therefore it is still easy to find in theaters..
Where you can see it: It recently hit theaters, so it can be seen at most movie theaters.
Lion
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
The true story starring, Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel (the third-ever Indian actor to receive an Oscar nod), is another film that can still be caught in theaters.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC, Regency and United Artists theaters.
Manchester By The Sea
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Achievement in Directing and Best Original Screenplay
The drama starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams-led film that has garnered a lot of attention for Affleck’s leading performance, is another film that’s still in theaters for your viewing pleasure.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some United Artists, Regal and ArcLight theaters.
Moonlight
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Film Editing and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
The drama that illuminates the life of a young black man has garnered massive critical love since it premiered at Telluride Film Festival in September and has continued to gain support since.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some United Artists, Regal and ArcLight theaters.
Arrival
Nominations: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Achievement in Production Design, Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, Best Achievement in Sound Editing
The Amy Adams-led space drama hit theaters in early November, but due to the volume of Oscar nominations it has hit theaters once again.
Where you can see it: Can be found at most AMC, Pacific and Regal theaters.
Captain Fantastic
Nomination: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Viggo Mortensen received his Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Oscar nominated for his role as a devoted father in this drama.
Where you can see it: The film, while not in theaters, can be rented on Amazon or iTunes.
Loving
Nomination: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Ruth Negga earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Mildred Loving in the true story about the interracial couple arrested for their marriage in Virginia that ultimately led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Where you can see it: The film is not available in theaters, but can be bought on Amazon video.
Elle
Nomination: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
The French film that earned star Isabelle Huppert an Oscar nomination for lead actress, as well as a Golden Globe award, is still available in theaters. However, it may be hard to find so use this to find it near you.
Where you can see it: Laemmle’s in Pasadena and Beverly Hills and Edwards in Irvine.
Silence
Nomination: Best Achievement in Cinematography
Martin Scorsese’s new drama starring Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson (surprisingly) did not garner a lot of nominations, however there are still plenty of ways to see it.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC, Regal and ArcLight theaters.
Florence Foster Jenkins
Nominations: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role and Best Achievement in Costume Design
With this true story Meryl Streep earned her 20th Oscar nomination for portraying a woman trying to pursue her life’s dream of becoming an opera singer, despite her terrible singing voice.
Where you can see it: The film is available to rent on Amazon and OnDemand.
Jackie
Nominations: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Costume Design and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Natalie Portman earned her third Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the iconic Jackie Kennedy in this biography that bores into the life of Jackie.
Where you can see it: Laemmle’s in Pasadena and Beverly Hills, The Landmark in Los Angeles and Art Theater in Long Beach (There are a few others it is playing at too).
Nocturnal Animals
Nomination: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Tom Ford’s second directorial effort starring Amy Adams (who many argue was snubbed for this and “Arrival”) only received one nomination, for Michael Shannon’s performance, however the film is still available to see in theaters.
Where you can see it: ArcLight Hollywood, Edwards in Irvine and Laemmle’s in Beverly Hills.
Kubo and the Two Strings
Nominations: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year and Best Achievement in Visual Effects
The animated feature hit theaters in August, therefore it is no longer available to see in theaters.
Where you can see it: The film can be rented on Amazon and iTunes.
Moana
Nominations: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Disney’s latest animated film with voices featured in it from Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson is still playing in plenty of theaters.
Where you can see it: Can be found at most AMC, Pacific and Regal theaters.
My Life as a Zucchini
Nomination: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
The French animated feature has not yet hit theaters in the United States, but will be in theaters here on Feb. 24, which gives you 2 days before the ceremony to see it!
Where you can see it: It will be playing at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Red Turtle
Nomination: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
The Japanese animated film, which has no dialogue, hit theaters in the United States on January 20, which means you can see it with plenty of time to spare (yay!).
Where you can see it: It will be playing at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles.
Zootopia
Nomination: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
This animal-filled animated film, which won the Golden Globe for best animated film and features voice performances from Jason Bateman and Idris Elba, has been out of theaters for quite a while.
Where you can see it: It is available for immediate streaming on Netflix and can be rented On Demand, iTunes and Amazon.
Allied
Nomination: Best Achievement in Costume Design
The Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard-led period drama only received one nomination, but can still be seen in theaters. Find out where you can see it here.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC and Regency theaters.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Nominations: Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Achievement in Costume Design
The Harry Potter prequel from the imagination of J.K. Rowling brought a lot of die-hard Harry Potter fans to the theaters and lucky for you, it is still in theaters for you to be able to see!
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC, Regal and Regency theaters.
Fire at Sea
Nomination: Best Documentary Feature
The Italian documentary that sheds light on the European Migrant Crisis is hitting Laemmle’s theaters on Feb. 3.
Where you can see it: Laemmle’s theaters
I Am Not Your Negro
Nomination: Best Documentary Feature
The documentary, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, examines modern racism in America. It will be hitting theaters on Feb. 2.
Where you can see it: It will be playing at the ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark.
Life, Animated
Nomination: Best Documentary Feature
This coming-of-age documentary about Disney animated films is not in theaters, but you can still watch it!
Where you can see it: It is available to stream immediately on Amazon (with a Prime membership) and to rent on iTunes.
O.J.: Made in America
Nomination: Best Documentary Feature
ESPN’s critically-acclaimed and powerful documentary on O.J. Simpson and his murder trial.
Where you can see it: If you have Hulu, you can watch all three parts (the whole thing is 8 hours) right now. If you have a TV subscription that includes WatchESPN, you can also watch the entire film there right now. It is also available for purchase on Amazon and DVD.
13th
Nomination: Best Documentary Feature
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay’s documentary is about race and the prison system in America.
Where you can see it: A Netflix original, it is available for streaming right now on the streaming service.
Passengers
Nominations: Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
One of the shockers on nomination morning was that the Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt film (that got poor reviews) received some love from the Academy.
Where you can see it: Can be found at most AMC, Pacific and Regal theaters.
Suicide Squad
Nomination: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Another shock of nomination morning was the critically-panned superhero film getting Oscar attention.
Where you can see it: It is available for rental on iTunes, OnDemand and Amazon.
A Man Called Ove
Nominations: Best Foreign Language Film of the Year and Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
The Swedish dramedy by Hannes Holm about an retired man who strikes up an unlikely friendship with his noisy neighbors..
Where you can see it: It is available for rental on Amazon.
The Salesman
Nomination: Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, known for his Oscar-winning film “A Separation,” returns to the Oscar race with “The Salesman,” a film about a married couple whose marriage struggles during their performance of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.”
Where you can see it: It can be seen at the Laemmle’s Royal Theatre in Los Angeles.
Toni Erdmann
Nomination: Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
The German film by Maren Ade is about father who goes to extreme lengths to reconnect with his daughter.
Where you can see it: Laemmle’s in Pasadena, Edwards in Irvine and The Landmark.
Star Trek Beyond
Nomination: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
The latest film in the new “Star Trek” franchise starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Where you can see it: It is available for rental on Amazon and OnDemand.
Trolls
Nomination: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Justin Timberlake’s summer jam “Can’t Stop the Feeling” earned the musician-actor and the comedic animated film an Oscar nomination.
Where you can see it: It is available to rent on iTunes, Amazon and OnDemand
Jim: The James Foley Story
Nomination: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
The song “The Empty Chair” by Sting and J. Ralph earned the documentary about the captured journalist James Foley, who was killed by ISIS in 2014.
Where you can see it: It is available to rent on Amazon and iTunes.
Hail, Caesar!
Nomination: Best Achievement in Production Design
The Coen Brother’s most recent film about a 1950s Hollywood fixer garnered mostly positive reviews and only one Oscar nomination.
Where you can see it: The film can be bought on Amazon. Also if you have HBO, it can been seen on there now.
Sully
Nomination: Best Achievement in Sound Editing
By director Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, it was surprising that the true story of Chesley Sullenberger’s “Miracle on the Hudson” flight and the aftermath was not nominated for more Academy Awards.
Where you can see it: It is available for rental OnDemand, Amazon and iTunes.
Deepwater Horizon
Nominations: Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Before “Patriot’s Day,” Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg teamed up to bring to the big screen the story of offshore drilling rig that exploded in April 2010.
Where you can see it: It is available for rental OnDemand, Amazon and iTunes.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Nominations: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing and Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Good news, “Star Wars” fans: The latest film is in the Oscar race! It may not be up for Best Picture, but it is still an amazing feat. May the force be with the film.
Where you can see it: Just like “La La Land,” if the place is showing movies, this film is most likely playing there.
13 Hours
Nominations: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
The Michael Bay film, starring John Krasinski, is about a security team’s struggle during the attack on the U.S. Compound in Benghazi, Libya.
Where you can see it: It is available to stream now on Amazon (if you have Prime). Otherwise you can rent on Amazon, iTunes and OnDemand.
Doctor Strange
Nominations: Best Achievement in Visual Effects
The latest Marvel film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a former neurosurgeon that must learn to wield his mystical powers to protect multiple dimensions.
Where you can see it: It can still be seen in theaters at Regency in Huntington Beach, Picture Show @ Main Place in Santa Ana, Brea Plaza 5 Cinemas and AMC in La Mirada.
The Jungle Book
Nomination: Best Achievement in Visual Effects
The latest live-action reimagining of a popular animated film came from Jon Favreau and received critical acclaim for the effort.
Where you can see it: The film can be streamed now on Netflix. It is also available to rent on Amazon, iTunes and OnDemand.
The Lobster
Nomination: Best Original Screenplay
The romantic dramedy about a future dystopian society stars Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz.
Where you can see it: The film can be streamed now on Amazon Prime. It is also available to rent on Amazon, iTunes and OnDemand.
20th Century Women
Nomination: Best Original Screenplay
The film starring Annette Bening (who many were upset got snubbed for her performance in the film) is about three separate stories about life and love in Southern California in the late 1970s.
Where you can see it: Can be found at some AMC, Regal and ArcLight theaters.
Oscar nominated shorts (documentary, animated and live action)
Just when you thought you wouldn’t be able to see every Oscar nominated film, all 15 nominated shorts are available to see in theaters (You can also go here to rent or buy any of the shorts).
Where you can see them: They are playing at the Playhouse 7 Cinemas in Pasadena, the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Rolling Hills 20 in Torrance and more. Find the theater closest to you that is showing them all here.
For Film Buffs
Want to see all 8 Best Picture nominees in one swoop? Attend AMC Theater’s Best Picture Showcase on Saturday Feb. 18 and Saturday Feb. 25 (Yes, it is a 24-hour event, so you better love movies).
Cinemark Theaters is also hosting an Oscars Movie Week that will show all 8 Best Picture nominees from Feb. 20 – 26. They will be showing all the nominated shorts Feb. 24 – 26.
Regal Theaters is also hosting a Best Picture Film Festival that will show all the nominees from Feb. 17 – 26.
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