Great movies will help us pass our time. There are award-winning movies available in the Netflix streaming service. These movies got nominated for Academy Awards and some even received them. So this season has a look at the award-winning movies that contains great story and characters. The Oscar award-winning movies have so many extraordinary features. They are one of a kind. The stars acting in the movies have done a great job. They have put their heart and soul in the acting to offer the audience good entertainment. So here are some of the award-winning movies you will love.
1. The Irishman
It is a 2019 award-winning film. It comes under the epic crime genre. The director, as well as the producer of the film, is Martin Scorsese. The major actors in the film are Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, and many more. The film got made with a budget of $159–250 million. It got ten nominations in the Academy Awards and in the golden globes awards it got nominated for five awards. If you are up for a good old crime film then the Irishman is a must-watch. Some of the legendary actors are part of the film.
2. Marriage Story
It is also a 2019 film directed by Noah Baumbach. The lead actors of the film are the well-known Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. The story is about a couple who go their separate ways because of the different preferences in life. The film portrays that not all couples grow old together as some couples drift apart their dreams change. The story is heart-warming as well as an eye-opener. The actress Laura Dern who is part of the film won Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globes for the category of supporting actress.
3. Roma
Roma is a 2019 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The film is set in the years 1970 and 1971. It traces the life of a housekeeper in a middle-class family. The film is also a semi-autobiography of the growing up years of Cuarón. The major actors in the film are Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira. This is the second non-English film to get many academy award nominations. This story is about the loyalty of a maid. She is ready to sacrifice her own life to her owners whom she thinks of as family. Even the family grows apart however the maid stands her ground. Watch the movie if you prefer emotional endings.
4. American Factory
American Factory got released in the year 2019. The director of the film is American Factory and Julia Reichert. The film shows the life of people in the Chinese company named Fuyao’s factory located at Moraine. It got the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature because of its excellent storyline. This is the film produced by the production company of Barack and Michelle Obama. Even the harsh film critics loved the film because of its great story so add it to the list of movies you see this month.
5. The Revenant
This film released in the year 2018. The film got positive reviews from the critics because of the performance of DiCaprio and Hardy. The Revenant is a film of survival of a man who gets stuck in the territory that belongs to the Dakotas. Dicaprio plays the role of Glass left dead in the icy atmosphere and experiences brutal attacks by humans as well as animals of the wild. This movie must certainly be on your wish list.
6. Icarus 2017
Icarus is a documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel. This film won the academy award for the category of best documentary feature. Here the main character in the film finds out about the doping scandal. Then he gets stuck in a web of lies and deception. This film reveals how corruption is prevalent in the sports world as well. It received a good response from the critics. So if you love a good documentary film then watch it.
7. Room 2015
Room released in 2015. The film based on the 2010 book of the same name. Brie Larson acts as a woman who is in captivity for seven years and she also has a son. The escape from their surroundings and the young child experiences freedom for the first time in his life. Larson received Bafta Award for her acting in the film. It also got four academy award nominations. The story of the film is heart touching as a young boy meets his extended family and experiences the outside world.
8. Silver Linings Playbook
It is a romantic film starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. The director of this great film is David O. Russell. The story is about a man who comes out of a psychiatric hospital after getting cured of his bipolar disorder. Then he meets a window and she helps him to get back with his wife but he has to take part her in a dance competition. This movie is really enjoyable and funny. Certainly, watching the movie this month.
Conclusion
All the films listed here contain great stories that certainly need to get heard and seen. The excellent performances by the actors will make us aware of many things happening around the world.