The 2024 awards season officially came to an end this week with the Oscars, showing the world which films were worthy of the coveted trophy according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Whether you are a fan and were rooting for these films to win, or are yet to see what the hype is all about, you are in for luck as many of these titles are available to stream in the UAE. Below, find out how you can have an Oscar-winning film watch party from the comfort of your home.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
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Oppenheimer is easily one of the most-talked-about films of the season and rightly so. Winning a whopping seven awards—Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.)—the film based on the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his creation of the atomic bomb is available to rent via Apple TV for AED 17.99.
Poor Things
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The visually stunning rollercoaster of a film explores the life of Bella—a young woman brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist—and has charmed audiences despite its peculiarity. Winning four awards, Best Actress (Emma Stone), Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Hair and Makeup, the film can be streamed for free on Disney+ if you have a subscription (AED 39.99/month).
Barbie
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While it may have seen a few snubs to the disappointment of fans, Barbie won an award for Best Original Song, with Billie Eilish and Finneas taking home the coveted trophy. The cult-favorite film that won hearts, and the world over for its moving plot, pink outfits, and cast featuring Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Ryan Gosling, is available to rent through Apple TV for AED 21.99.
Anatomy of a Fall
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Winning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay is proof enough of the brilliance of this French thriller, which was also nominated in the Best Picture category despite being an international film. A legal drama based on a woman at the center of a courtroom battle facing charges for her husband’s murder, with her blind son as a witness, Anatomy of a Fall can be rented on Apple TV for AED 19.99.
The Holdovers
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The heartwarming dramedy is the first holiday film to make it to the Oscars in decades and is based on a cranky teacher and his unlikely bond with a troublemaking student and the school’s head cook. Don’t miss the Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mary Lamb, the role which won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The Holdovers is currently playing in cinemas across the UAE.
