On the eve of the 96th Academy Awards, here are five great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Netflix, including films from Steven Spielberg and Noah Baumbach.
When it comes to streaming services, Netflix is still the king. With around 260 million subscribers, Netflix reigns supreme over its competitors thanks to its vast library of licensed content and original programming. Over the past decade, Netflix has become a major player at the Oscars thanks to its prestige dramas. Films like Roma and All Quiet on the Western Front have resonated with the Academy by winning multiple Oscars.
Recommended Videos Apollo 13 You’ve heard the phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.” Now, discover its origins in Apollo 13. It’s 1970 and astronauts Jim Lovell , Fred Haise , and Jack Swigert are selected for Apollo 13, the fifth crewed mission to the moon. The first couple days of the mission go according to plan. On day three, disaster strikes when an oxygen tank explodes, ending their chances of a moon landing.
At first, the scientists are in awe of the prehistoric creatures. However, a power failure turns Jurassic Park into a house of horrors as the dinosaurs become the hunters and the humans become the hunted. Jurassic Park is largely responsible for starting the CGI revolution. Even as the guinea pig in this scenario, Jurassic Park looks better than most blockbusters in 2024. Unsurprisingly, Jurassic Park won Oscars for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Sound Effects Editing.
Things are further complicated when Jake meets the real Mrs. Mulwray and her potentially corrupt father, Noah Cross . Chinatown is the perfect noir, backed by intrigue and mystery, and featuring shocking twists in every act. It’s often cited as one of the greatest crime movies ever. Chinatown received 11 Oscar nominations, with Robert Towne winning for his screenplay.
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