The Best Oscar-Nominated Movies for 2024 Date Nights

In a year packed with mind-blowing performances and jaw-dropping plots, the silver screen has been graced with masterpieces that have left audiences and critics in awe. From interdimensional whirlwinds to touching tales of love and resilience, 2024's Oscar movies have not only raised the bar in the film industry, but sent it soaring to new heights.

With these accredited Oscar-nominated films, you'll witness breathtaking performances by seasoned actors who breathe life into characters you'll never forget. You'll find yourself rooting for heroes and anti-heroes alike, as they confront their deepest fears and embrace their true destinies. Featuring twists and turns that'll spark conversations long after the finishing credits, these films are not just movies; they're emotional rollercoasters that'll have you and your partner reaching for tissues and laughing with delight in the same breath.

As you're planning your next date night at home, consider diving into a new Oscar-nominated movie together. Whether you're a fan of next-level visuals, mesmerizing storytelling, or thought-provoking narratives, this list of the best Oscar-nominated movies of 2024 is your golden ticket to a five-star date night.

In this article:

• What Movies Have Been Nominated for Oscars in 2024?
• Where to Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies
• The Best Oscar Movies to Watch on Date Night

What Movies Have Been Nominated for Oscars in 2024?

Plenty of films have been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year—but which are the buzziest? Here are some of the biggest titles vying for statuettes at the 2024 Oscar Awards.

• Barbie: Best Picture, Costume Design
• Oppenheimer: Best Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score)
• Killers of The Flower Moon: Best Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score)
• Poor Things: Best Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score)
• American Fiction: Best Picture, Music (Original Score)
• Anatomy of a Fall: Best Picture, Directing, Film Editing
• The Holdovers: Best Picture, Film Editing
• The Color Purple: Actress in a Supporting Role

Where to Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies

Once the popcorn is popped (and you and your partner have *both* agreed on a film to watch), here's a breakdown of exactly where to stream some of the 2024 Oscar-nominated movies.

• Barbie: Prime Video, Max
• Oppenheimer: Peacock, Prime Video
• Killers of The Flower Moon: AppleTV+
• Poor Things: Hulu
• American Fiction: Prime Video
• Anatomy of a Fall: AppleTV+, Prime Video
• The Holdovers: Peacock
• The Color Purple: Max

The Best Oscar Movies to Watch on Date Night

Need some help picking an Oscar movie? Here's a brief overview of the films that garnered the most attention this awards season.

Barbie

Chances are you've already seen Barbie—but who says you can't watch it for a second (or third…or fourth time)? With an all-star cast including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera, Greta Gerwig's Oscar movie shattered box office records and touched hearts around the world. With eight Oscar nominations, it's one of the biggest films this awards season…and it's also the perfect feel-good flick for date night with your S.O.

Release Date: July 21, 2023

Oppenheimer

Whether you and your partner are amateur film critics or you just love keeping up with the most popular Oscar-nominated movies, Oppenheimer is a must-watch. Alongside Barbie, Christopher Nolan's thriller has dominated the box office since its summer 2023 release. (Plus, the movie has already won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Picture, and is expected to take home a few more accolades.) Starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt, it tells the story of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer as he works on the world's first atomic bomb as part of the top-secret Manhattan Project.

Release Date: July 21, 2023

Killers of The Flower Moon

Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone share the screen in Killers of The Flower Moon, a western crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. Set in Oklahoma in the 1920s, it follows Mollie (Gladstone) as she tries to save her community amid a killing spree sparred by oil discoveries on their land. The American Film Institute named this Oscar-nominated movie one of the top 10 films of 2023, and Gladstone made history as the first Indigenous person in history to win Best Actress at the Golden Globes.

Release Date: October 20, 2023

Poor Things

Emma Stone commands the screen in Poor Things, which tells the whimsical story of Bella Baxter, a woman who is brought back to life by a boundary-pushing scientist. This Oscar-nominated movie edged out Barbie at the Golden Globes, securing Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture, along with others like Best Director of a Motion Picture and Best Screenplay of a Motion Picture—so many are expecting it to win big at the Oscars too.

Release Date: December 8, 2023

American Fiction

With an ensemble cast including Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross and Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction racked up a collection of Academy Award nominations. Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everet, it follows an author whose anger with the publishing industry profiting off of Black culture reaches a fever pitch. But after he uses a pen name for one of his own works, the novel is mistaken for the exact type of literature that fuels his frustration.

Release Date: September 8, 2023

Anatomy of a Fall

Looking for a thriller to queue for your next date night? Try this French crime drama. Nominated for Best Picture, Anatomy of a Fall centers on a woman who becomes the suspect of her husband's murder—and the only witness is their half-blind son.

Release Date: August 23, 2023

The Holdovers

If you and your partner are on a mission to watch every single 2024 Oscar-nominated film for Best Picture, don't forget to add The Holdovers to your list. Paul Giamatti stars as a strict New England boarding school teacher who must chaperone students and staff members who stay on campus during Christmas break. Unlikely bonds are forged during their non-traditional experience in this thought-provoking dramedy.

Release Date: October 27, 2023

The Color Purple

Danielle Brooks nabbed an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, the remake of this classic coming-of-age tale features stars like Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey and H.E.R. This Oscar-nominated film is extra special, as Brooks and Barrino reprise their roles from the onstage musical.

Release Date: October 27, 2023

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

When you need a lighter flick for date night at home, try Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Perfect for fans of superheroes and animated films, this Oscar nom—which has the chance to win Best Animated Feature Film—follows Spider-Man as he enters the Multiverse with a group of Spider-People, all of whom must protect its existence. When the heroes can't agree on how to handle a new threat, Spider-Man must find a way to save everything (and everyone) he loves.

Release Date: June 2, 2023

Maestro

Bradley Cooper earned a nod for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Maestro, which follows the career of a conductor named Leonard Bernstein. When he engages in a relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre, their lives are turned upside down.

Release Date: September 2, 2023

Nyad

Based on the incredible true story of Diana Nyad, a 64-year-old marathon swimmer who became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, this Oscar-nominated film is a captivating watch for fans of incredible tales based on real-life icons. Both Annette Bening and Jodie Foster picked up nods for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively.

Release Date: October 20, 2023

American Symphony

Love documentaries? American Symphony is a must-watch. The film follows musician Jon Batiste as he prepares his first symphony. But when his wife, Suleika Jaouad, finds out that her cancer has returned, the couple must find a way to balance their health, their marriage, and their creative passions. The emotional flick picked up a nomination for Best Music (Original Song) for "It Never Went Away."

Release Date: August 31, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Fans of visually stimulating, action-packed dramas may want to catch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on their next date night at home. Starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, the third installment of the adventure series finds Peter rallying his team once again to defend the universe and save the lives of all the guardians.

Release Date: May 5, 2023