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20 Oscar-nominated films you can stream now

Prepare for Sunday's Academy Awards by streaming some of this year's nominated films online now.
Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, fights to prove herself as the first rabbit on Zootopia's police force. (Disney/The Associated Press)

The Oscars are taking place Sunday, Feb. 26, and while many of us may try every year, it's tough to take in all the nominated films. Some films may have limited screenings, and in general, that's a lot of time to spend in theatres. 

Enter the wonderful world of (legal) streaming. With days left before the Oscars, below is a list of films you can catch up on in the comfort of your own home. From animated films to documentaries, here is what you can stream now. 

Note: the following are paid streaming services and will cost various prices to purchase and/or stream.  

For a full list of Oscar nominees, head over to their website


Film: Arrival

Nominated for: best picture, cinematography, best director, film editing, production design, sound editing, sound mixing, writing (adapted screenplay).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: ​Hacksaw Ridge

Nominated for: best picture, actor in a leading role (Andrew Garfield), best director, film editing, sound editing, sound mixing.

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: Hell or High Water

Nominated for: best picture, actor in a supporting role (Jeff Bridges), film editing, writing (original screenplay).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: Manchester by the Sea

Nominated for: best picture, actor in a supporting role (Lucas Hedges), actress in a supporting role (Michelle Williams), best director, writing (original screenplay).

Stream it on: iTunes, YouTube.

Film: Moonlight

Nominated for: best picture, actor in a supporting role (Mahershala Ali), actress in a supporting role (Noami Harris), cinematography, best director, film editing, music (original score), writing (adapted screenplay).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: Captain Fantastic

Nominated for: actor in a leading role (Viggo Mortensen).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes, YouTube.

Film: Jackie

Nominated for: actress in a leading role (Natalie Portman), costume design, music (original score).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: Loving

Nominated for: actress in a leading role (Ruth Negga).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes, YouTube.

Film: ​Florence Foster Jenkins

Nominated for: actress in a leading role (Meryl Streep), costume design.

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: ​Nocturnal Animals

Nominated for: actor in a supporting role (Michael Shannon).

Stream it on: Google Play.

Film: Kubo and the Two Strings

Nominated for: Animated Film Feature, Visual Effects.

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes, YouTube.

Film: Moana

Nominated for: animated film feature, music (original song).

Stream it on: Google Play, iTunes.

Film: Zootopia

Nominated for: animated film feature.

Stream it on: Netflix Canada, Google Play, iTunes.

Film: ​13th 

Nominated for: documentary (feature). 

Stream it on: Netflix Canada.

Film: The Lobster

Nominated for: writing (original screenplay). 

Stream it on: Netflix Canada, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube.

Film: O.J.: Made in America

Nominated for: documentary (feature).

Stream it on: iTunes.

Film: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Nominated for: sound mixing.

Stream it on: Netflix Canada.

Film: The Jungle Book

Nominated for: visual effects.

Stream it on: Netflix Canada, YouTube.

Film: The White Helmets

Nominated for: documentary (short subject).

Stream it on: Netflix Canada.

Film: Life, Animated

Nominated for: documentary (feature).

Stream it on: iTunes, YouTube.

— Melody Lau, q digital staff