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Where to Watch This Year's Oscar-winning Films
By InCinemas / 01 Apr 2022 (Friday)
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The 94th Academy Awards has now concluded with a growing interest in Oscar-winning films.
Due to the effects of the pandemic on the cinema scene, many films were released through streaming and video-on-demand in the past year. Lucky for us film lovers, that means the award-winning films are now readily available to watch online with some still showing in cinemas! Unfortunately, not all winning films are available on streaming yet.
Here's where you can watch the films that won an Oscar at the 94th Academy Awards:
Belfast
Belfast is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, described as his "most personal film". It centres on a young boy's childhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland at the beginning of The Troubles in 1969. The film stars Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and newcomer Jude Hill.
What it Won – Best Original Screenplay
Belfast is now showing in cinemas.
CODA
CODA is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Sian Heder. The film stars Emilia Jones as the eponymous CODA (child of deaf adults), the only hearing member of a deaf family. Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, and Marlee Matlin appear in supporting roles. It is the first film from Apple to be nominated at the Oscars and starring predominantly deaf/non-hearing cast members (Kotsur, Matlin and Durant) in leading roles.
What it Won – Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Kotsur), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Sian Heder)
Stream CODA on Apple TV+ now.
Disney's Cruella
Disney's Cruella follows the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious - and notoriously fashionable - villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, the film sees a young grifter named Estella (Emma Stone), a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs.
One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
What it Won – Best Costume Design
Stream Disney's Cruella on Disney+ now.
Dune
Dune is an epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book. Set in the far future, it follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis. The ensemble cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.
What it Won – Best Original Score (Hans Zimmer), Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects
Stream Dune on HGO GO.
Disney's Encanto
Disney's Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
In the film, the magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
What it Won – Best Animated Feature Film
Stream Disney's Encanto on Disney+ now.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain). In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye and her husband, Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield), rose from humble beginnings to create the world's largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity.
Tammy Faye was legendary for her indelible eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. However, it wasn't long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire.
What it Won - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Chastain) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Stream The Eyes of Tammy Faye on Disney+ now.
King Richard
King Richard is a biographical drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. It follows the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, who served as executive producers of the film. It stars Will Smith in the title role, with Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal.
What it Won – Best Actor (Smith)
Stream King Richard on HBO GO.
The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog is a Western psychological drama film written and directed by Jane Campion, covering themes such as love, grief, resentment, jealousy, and human sexuality. It is based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel of the same name. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
What it Won – Best Director (Jane Campion)
Stream The Power of the Dog on Netflix now.
Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul presents a powerful and transporting documentary-part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten--until now. The documentary shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.
What it Won – Best Documentary Feature
Stream Summer of Soul on Disney+ now.
West Side Story
West Side Story is a musical romantic drama film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Tony Kushner. It is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical of the same name. It stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in her film debut with Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno in supporting roles. The film features music composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
What it Won – Best Supporting Actress (DeBose)
Stream West Side Story on Disney+.
Congrats again to all the winners! Happy streaming.