How to Watch the 2020 Oscar-nominated Films and Performances

The 2020 Oscar nominations are in but have you seen all the films up for awards? While many December releases like 1917, Bombshell and Little Women have only been in theaters for a few weeks, many of the year’s nominated films are available through streaming services, DVD and Blu-ray.

The Animated, Live Action and Documentary Shorts are being released theatrically on Wednesday, January 29^th in Washington DC and New York and going wide Friday, January 31st followed by VOD on Tuesday, February 4th.  You can check here to see if they’re playing near you, but many are already available online.

Here is how you can watch (or when) the 2020 Oscar-nominated films, broken down by category, before the Academy Awards on February 9th. I’ll keep updating as more come in.

BEST PICTURE

“Ford v Ferrari” (Walt Disney) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Little Women” (Sony) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Parasite” (Neon) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST DIRECTOR

“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube 
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube 
“Parasite” (Neon) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST ACTOR

Antonio Banderas in “Pain and Glory” (Sony Pictures Classics) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube
Leonardo DiCaprio in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube 
Adam Driver in “Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Joaquin Phoenix in “Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube 
Jonathan Pryce in “The Two Popes” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix

BEST ACTRESS

Cynthia Erivo in “Harriet” (Focus Features) Rent/Buy:  iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube
Scarlett Johansson in “Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Saoirse Ronan in “Little Women” (Sony) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
Charlize Theron in “Bombshell” (Lionsgate) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
Renée Zellweger in “Judy” (LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Tom Hanks in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Sony/TriStar) Preorder: Amazon
Anthony Hopkins in “The Two Popes” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Al Pacino in “The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Joe Pesci in “The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Brad Pitt in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Kathy Bates in “Richard Jewell” (Warner Bros.)
Laura Dern in “Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
Scarlett Johansson in “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
Florence Pugh in “Little Women” (Sony) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
Margot Robbie in “Bombshell” (Lionsgate) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Little Women” (Sony) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“The Two Popes” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

“Knives Out” (Lionsgate)
“Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Parasite” (Neon) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST FILM EDITING

“Ford v Ferrari” (Walt Disney) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Parasite” (Neon) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“The Lighthouse” (A24)
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Parasite” (Neon) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) In Theaters; Preorder for February 4 release: Amazon, YouTube
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Little Women” (Sony Pictures Releasing) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Little Women” (Sony Pictures Releasing) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Marriage Story” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney)

BEST ORIGINAL SONG

“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” from “Toy Story 4” (Walt Disney) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman” (Paramount)
“I’m Standing With You” from “Breakthrough” (Walt Disney)
“Into The Unknown” from “Frozen II” (Walt Disney)
“Stand Up” from “Harriet” (Focus Features) Rent/Buy:  iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube

BEST SOUND EDITING

“Ford v Ferrari” (Walt Disney) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney)

BEST SOUND MIXING

“Ad Astra” (Walt Disney) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Ford v Ferrari” (Walt Disney) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (Sony/Columbia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING

“Bombshell” (Lionsgate) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Joker” (Warner Bros.) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Judy” (LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (Walt Disney) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

“Avengers: Endgame” (Walt Disney) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“The Irishman” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“The Lion King” (Walt Disney) Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“1917” (Universal/Amblin Partners) In Theaters; Preorder: Amazon
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (Walt Disney)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (Universal) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
“I Lost My Body” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Klaus” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“Missing Link” (United Artists Releasing) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube
“Toy Story 4” (Walt Disney) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

“American Factory” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“The Cave” (National Geographic) NatGeo
“The Edge of Democracy” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“For Sama” (PBS Distribution/Channel 4/Frontline) Amazon, Kanopy
“Honeyland” (Neon) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

“Corpus Christi” (Poland) In US Theaters April 22
“Honeyland” (North Macedonia) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube
“Les Misérables” (France) In US Theaters now
“Pain and Glory” (Spain) Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube
“Parasite” (South Korea) In Theaters; Rent/Buy: Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube

BEST ANIMATED SHORT

“Dcera (Daughter)”
“Hair Love” (Sony Pictures Releasing) YouTube
“Kitbull” (Walt Disney) YouTube
“Memorable” YouTube
“Sister” Vimeo

DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

“In the Absence” Vimeo, YouTube
“Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” A&E
“Life Overtakes Me” (Netflix) Stream on Netflix
“St. Louis Superman”
“Walk Run Cha-Cha” NY Times, Vimeo

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT

“Brotherhood” (Travelling, les films qui voyagent) Vimeo
“Nefta Football Club” Vimeo, YouTube
“The Neighbors’ Window” Vimeo, YouTube
“Saria”
“A Sister” YouTube