Oscars 2024: From ‘Oppenheimer’ to ‘Poor Things’ – 9 Award-Winning Movies from the 96th Academy Awards and Where to Watch Them

Oscar-winning movies that are a must-see for fans of quality cinema. On March 10, 2024, in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the Oscars 2024 ceremony featured a dominant performance by Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy. The film not only received multiple accolades but also the largest award of the evening—the Oscar for Best Picture. The winners of Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor were Christopher Nolan, Robert Downey Jr., and Ryan Murphy, in that order. Emma Stone’s remarkable performance in Poor Things earned her the Oscar for Best Actress. The Holdovers, Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction, and The Zone of Interest are among the other winners. The 96th Academy Awards golden statue winners are listed here, along with the streaming services where you may view these movies.

Oscars 2024: From ‘Oppenheimer’ to ‘Poor Things’ – 9 Award-Winning Movies from the 96th Academy Awards and Where to Watch Them

1. OPPENHEIMER – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, APPLE TV+, JIOCINEMA

Image Credits  Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s epic biographical drama, took home the most Oscars in 2024. The gripping thriller drama narrates the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who was instrumental in the creation of the first atomic weapon. The movie took home multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Score.

2. POOR THINGS – APPLE TV+

Image Credits Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and set in Victorian London, tells the story of a young woman who is revived by an unconventional scientist. Watch her and a lawyer go out on an exciting, multi-continental voyage of self-discovery. For her outstanding performance in the comic sci-fi drama starring Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael, Emma Stone took home the Best Actress Award.

3. THE HOLDOVERS – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, APPLE TV, YOUTUBE

Image Credits Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s outstanding performance as Mary Lamb in The Holdovers earned her the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 96th Academy Awards. The comedy-drama centers on a rigorous and grumpy boarding school history teacher who is invited to spend the Christmas holiday on campus with students who have nowhere else to go. He develops an odd friendship with a troublemaker and a sad cook as the story goes on.

4. THE BOY AND THE HERON – MAX (AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 2024)

Image Credits The Boy and the Heron is an animated Japanese fantasy drama written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It centers on a 12-year-old boy who sets out to find his mother, who has passed away. He enters a deserted tower and is taken to a brand-new realm where the living and the dead coexist. According to a Hindustan Times story, the movie that took home the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2024 will be accessible on Max starting in June of that same year.

5. WAR IS OVER! – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

Image Credits  The 11-minute animated short film, War Is Over!, is based on the peace anthem Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The short film, which is set in an alternate World War I front, centers on two soldiers from opposing sides who play chess against each other while the war is raging with the aid of a carrier pigeon. At the 96th Academy Awards, Dave Mullins’ film took home the Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Only in the US is the short film accessible for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

6. ANATOMY OF A FALL – THEATRES

Image Credits At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, the authors of Anatomy of a Fall, took home the Best Original Screenplay Oscar. The story of a lady who is suspected of killing her husband is explored in this French judicial drama. Will she be able to prove her innocence with just her half-blind son as a witness? Antoine Reinartz, Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, and Milo Machado-Graner are among the ensemble cast members in the film.

7. AMERICAN FICTION – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

Image Credits  In the comedy film American Fiction, a successful novelist becomes irritated with the money he makes from his Black amusement books, which liberal elites mistake for serious works of literature. The Cord Jefferson-directed film beat out entries in Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and The Zone of Interest to win Best Adapted Screenplay. It was nominated in five categories.

8. THE ZONE OF INTEREST – THEATRES

Image Credits The Zone of Interest, a historical military drama directed by Jonathan Glazer, took home the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The German film, which is currently showing in theaters, is about Nazi commander Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, who build a house next to the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp and do everything it takes to live the life of their dreams. At the 96th Academy Awards, the movie was a contender for Best Picture, which Oppenheimer ultimately won.

9. THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR – NETFLIX

Image Credits The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of a wealthy guy who sets out to learn an extraordinary skill in order to cheat at cards. The Netflix original film, directed by Wes Anderson and based on a Roald Dahl short story, took home the Best Live-Action Short Academy Award. Want to stay in the loop with all the latest buzz? Subscribe Viralsaala today for trending stories, viral sensations, and more entertainment!