Want to know more about this year’s Oscar nominees, specifically if they’re actually good and deserving of the accolades? We’ve got you covered. Our critics were massive fans of Anora, the riotous Cinderella stripper story that earned major nods in Best Picture,

As luck would have it, this year’s crop of best picture Oscar nominees – ten movies, to be exact – are largely available for viewing from the comfort of your own home.

From Emilia Pérez and its 13(!) nominations to the profoundly gross The Substance getting a Best Picture nod, the 2025 Oscar nominees addressed big social and political issues, all to varying degrees.