All the films that have won the Oscar in the "best film" category

See all the films that have won the Oscar in the "Best Picture" category.

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Get ready for the 2026 Oscars and remember each year's winning titles in the award's main category
Table of Contents
  1. Wings (1929)
  2. Melody on Broadway (1930)
  3. No News on the Front (1931)
  4. Cimarron (1932)
  5. Grand Hotel (1933)
  6. Cavalcade (1934)
  7. It Happened That Night (1935)
  8. The Great Mutiny (1936)
  9. Ziegfeld, the Star Maker (1937)
  10. The Life of Emile Zola (1938)
  11. Nothing Takes From the World (1939)
  12. …Gone with the Wind (1940)
  13. Rebecca, the Unforgettable Woman (1941)
  14. How Green My Valley Was (1942)
  15. Rose of Hope (1943)
  16. Casablanca (1944)
  17. The Good Shepherd (1945)
  18. Human Rag (1946)
  19. The Best Years of Our Lives (1947)
  20. Light Is for Everyone (1948)
  21. Hamlets (1949)
  22. The Grand Illusion (1950)
  23. The Wicked One (1951)
  24. Paris Symphony (1952)
  25. The Greatest Show on Earth (1953)
  26. One Step From Eternity (1954)
  27. Syndicate of Thieves (1955)
  28. Marty (1956)
  29. Around the World in 80 Days (1957)
  30. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1958)
  31. Gigi (1959)
  32. Ben Hur (1960)
  33. If My Apartment Could Talk (1961)
  34. Love, Sublime Love (1962)
  35. Lawrence of Arabia (1963)
  36. The Adventures of Tom Jones (1964)
  37. My Fair Lady (1965)
  38. The Sound of Music (1966)
  39. The Man Who Didn't Sell His Soul (1967)
  40. In the Heat of the Night (1968)
  41. Oliver! (1969)
  42. Lost in the Night (1970)
  43. Patton, Rebel or Hero? (1971)
  44. Operation France (1972)
  45. The Godfather (1973)
  46. Master Blow (1974)
  47. The Godfather: Part 2 (1975)
  48. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1976)
  49. Rocky, a Fighter (1977)
  50. Neurotic Groom, Nervous Bride (1978)
  51. The Sniper (1979)
  52. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
  53. People Like Us (1981)
  54. Chariots of Fire (1982)
  55. Gandhi (1983)
  56. Terms of Endearment (1984)
  57. Amadeus (1985)
  58. Between Two Loves (1986)
  59. Platoon (1987)
  60. The Last Emperor (1988)
  61. Rainman (1989)
  62. Driving Miss Daisy (1990)
  63. Dances with Wolves (1991)
  64. The Silence of the Lambs (1992)
  65. Unforgiven (1993)
  66. Schindler's List (1993) 
  67. Forrest Gump – The Storyteller (1994)
  68. Braveheart (1996)
  69. The English Patient (1997)
  70. Titanic (1998)
  71. Shakespeare in Love (1999)
  72. American Beauty (2000)
  73. Gladiator (2001)
  74. A Beautiful Mind (2002)
  75. Chicago (2003)
  76. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2004)
  77. Golden Girl (2005)
  78. Crash: No Limits (2006)
  79. The Departed (2007)
  80. Where the Weak Have No Time (2008)
  81. Who wants to be a millionaire? (2009)
  82. War on Terror (2010)
  83. The King's Speech (2011)
  84. The Artist (2012)
  85. Argo (2013)
  86. 12 Years a Slave (2014)
  87. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2015)
  88. Spotlight: Secrets Revealed (2016)
  89. Moonlight: Under the Moonlight (2017)
  90. The Shape of Water (2018)
  91. Green Book: The Guide (2019)
  92. Gisaengchung (2020)
  93. Nomadland (2021)
  94. In the Rhythm of the Heart (2022)
  95. Everything Everywhere at Once (2023)
  96. Oppenheimer (2024)
  97. Anora (2025)
  98. One Battle After Another (2026)
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For movie buffs or just for those who are curious, we list all the films that have already won the Oscar in the category “Best movieFrom the first edition in 1929 to the most recent one, check out the winning films from all these years:

Wings (1929)

Original title: Wings

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em Wings, Jack Powell (Charles “Buddy” Rogers) e David Armstrong (Richard Arlen) They are rivals vying for the love of Sylvia Lewis (Jobyna Ralston), ignoring the devotion of Mary Preston (Clara Bow)With the outbreak of World War I, the two become aviators and forge a deep friendship amidst aerial combat. The pilots' fate is sealed by a tragic case of mistaken identity on the front lines, immortalizing the film as the first to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Melody on Broadway (1930)

Original title: The Broadway Melody

40% on Rotten Tomatoes | 5,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, this production follows the sisters. Hank (Bessie Love) e Queenie Mahoney (Anita Page) In pursuit of success on the New York stages, the duo's journey is marked by emotional conflicts and industry pressures, especially when they both become involved with the charismatic... Eddie Kerns (Charles King).

No News on the Front (1931)

Original title: All Quiet on the Western Front

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

A group of German students is convinced by an overly nationalistic professor to enlist in the army during World War I. Witnessing death and mutilation, heroism gives way to the horrors and tragedies of war. The cast includes names such as... Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim e John wray.

Cimarron (1932)

50% on Rotten Tomatoes | 5,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Set in 1889, one of the films that has already won an Oscar follows the lawyer and newspaper editor... Yancey Cravat (Richard Dix) who convinces his wife, Sabra (Irene Dunne)...to join him in the race to populate the town of Osage, Oklahoma. As soon as they settle in the community, they take over the local newspaper, whose editor had been murdered shortly before... Yancey to head to territories further west. During 40 tumultuous years, the couple separates and reconciles repeatedly during the long journey until Oklahoma is recognized as a state.

Grand Hotel (1933)

Original title: Grand Hotel

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV e Youtube

In this Oscar-winning film, a luxurious Berlin hotel experiences dull days until the arrival of a group of guests that includes a ruined aristocrat, a sick clerk, a cruel tycoon, a beautiful and intriguing shorthand writer, and a lovely and melancholic ballerina. The cast includes names such as... Greta Garbo, John Barrymore e Joan Crawford.

Cavalcade (1934)

Original title: cavalcade

66% on Rotten Tomatoes | 5,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

A grand journey through English history, from 1899 to 1933, seen through the eyes of two Londoners named Jane (Diana Wynyard) e Robert Marryot (Clive Brook)Among the events are the death of Queen Victoria, the sinking of the Titanic, and the First World War.

It Happened That Night (1935)

Original title: It Happened One Night

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

It Happened That Night accompanies the spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert), which is slipping out of the control of her father, the tycoon Alexander Andrews (Walter Connolly), after he annulled her marriage to a fortune hunter. During her escape, she meets the unemployed journalist. Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her find her husband in exchange for an exclusive story.

The Great Mutiny (1936)

Original title: Mutiny on the Bounty

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the films that have already won an Oscar, Roger (Franchot Tone) He is a naval officer who accompanies the captains. Bligh (Charles Laughton) e Fletcher (Clark Gable) on a trip to Tahiti. Bligh He proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six months, Fletcher It starts a riot. Roger He doesn't take sides, but he gets involved in the conflict.

Ziegfeld, the Star Maker (1937)

Original title: The Great Ziegfeld

71% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

The biopic celebrates the life story of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (William Powell)The legendary businessman who revolutionized Broadway entertainment. The plot follows his rise, from his days as a variety show promoter to the creation of the lavish "Ziegfeld Follies".

The Life of Emile Zola (1938)

Original title: The Life of Emile Zola

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

In the Oscar-winning film, we follow the story of Émile Zola (Paul Muni), one of the world's greatest writers. From his days as an engaged writer in Paris to his first success with the publication of girl.

Nothing Takes From the World (1939)

Original title: You Can't Take It with You

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In one of the films that have already won an Oscar, Alice (Jean Arthur) wishes to present Tony (James Stewart), her fiancé, to her family, but since he comes from a wealthy family and hers is composed of somewhat eccentric people, there is a clash of behaviors. Anthony P. Kirby (Anthony Arnold), the father of her fiancé, has already bought all the properties in the region where the family of Alice He lives for an important project, except for the young woman's house. Without this property, the project cannot go ahead, and since there is a refusal to sell, this stance creates an unfavorable atmosphere between the two families.

…Gone with the Wind (1940)

Original title: Gone with the Wind

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this classic that won the Oscar for best film in 1940, Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) is a spoiled young woman who gets everything she wants. However, something is missing in her life: the love of Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), a southern nobleman who is to marry his cousin Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). Everything changes when the American Civil War breaks out and Scarlett must fight to survive and maintain the family farm.

Rebecca, the Unforgettable Woman (1941)

Original title: Rebecca

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the film Rebecca, the Unforgettable Woman accompanies a humble young woman (Joan Fontaine) who marries the aristocrat Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier). Upon moving into the imposing Manderley mansion, she becomes haunted by the memory of her husband's deceased wife. Rebecca, and because of the housekeeper's hostility, Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson).

How Green My Valley Was (1942)

Original title: How green was my valley

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

At 60, Huw Morgan (Roddy McDowall) He recalls his life as a boy in a small mining town. His reminiscences reveal the disintegration of his close-knit family. Morgan and of their devoted parents, while capturing the feelings and problems of the time.

Rose of Hope (1943)

Original title: mrs. Miniver

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: plex e Prime Video

In this Oscar-winning film, a well-off family experiences the first months of World War II. The plot... Clem Miniver (Walter Pidgeon) He is a successful man and his lovely wife. Kay (Greer Garson) She is responsible for keeping the family together. Vin (Richard Ney)The eldest son of the family returns home after years at university and falls in love with his neighbor. However, the young man will have to part ways with his love and his family to join the Royal Air Force.

Casablanca (1944)

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

The Oscar-winning film set during World War II follows Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a bitter and cynical American who manages a trendy café in Casablanca. His establishment serves as a refuge and meeting point for Nazis, French officers, and refugees seeking escape. Everything becomes complicated when his former love, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), reappears alongside her husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), a leader of the resistance.

The Good Shepherd (1945)

Original title: Going My Way 

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the Oscar-winning film, the young priest Chuck O'Malley (Bing Crosby) He joins a parish to replace the conservative priest. Fitzgibbon (Barry Fitzgerald)To achieve this, he strives to integrate into the community and gain the trust of his superior. Everything goes well until the church is set on fire.

Human Rag (1946)

Original title: The Lost Weekend

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

One of the films that has already won an Oscar presents a harrowing portrait of the writer. Don Birnam (Ray Milland), whose alcoholism is destroying his career and devastating his relationships. During a weekend of heavy drinking, he plunges into a cycle of despair, while his girlfriend Helen (Jane Wyman) He and his brother try, unsuccessfully, to save him. 

The Best Years of Our Lives (1947)

Original title: The Best Years of Our Lives

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The Oscar-winning film tells the story of three soldiers who return to their hometown after World War II. Each, in their own way, finds it difficult to adapt to normal life after their experience on the front lines. The cast includes names such as... Myrna Loy, dana andrews e fredric march.

Light Is for Everyone (1948)

Original title: Gentleman's Agreement

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In one of the films that have already won an Oscar, the journalist Phil Green (Gregory Peck) He moves to New York and is assigned to write an article about antisemitism. To gain a realistic perspective, he pretends to be Jewish and begins to be the target of prejudice.

Hamlets (1949)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

This adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy tells the story of the Danish prince. Hamlet (Laurence Olivier), who plans to take revenge on his uncle after the latter killed his father and married his mother to usurp the throne. In the midst of his depression, the prince feigns madness, leading others to believe that his condition is due to his love for Ophelia (Jean Simmons)After testing the court's reactions, Hamlet He pushes her away and tries to prove that his behavior isn't linked to his feelings for her.

The Grand Illusion (1950)

Original title: All the King's Men

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

Rise and fall were part of the politician's life. Willie Stark (Broderick Crawford), who gained fame for defending the poorest in a rural community. Initially underestimated, Stark He begins to gain power and becomes as corrupt as those he once criticized.

The Wicked One (1951)

Original title: All About Eve

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the best films ever to win an Oscar, the ambitious aspiring actress Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) infiltrates the dressing room of the established star Margo Channing (Bette Davis), who, after hearing her sad story, decides to help her. But, in truth, the intentions of Eve They are anything but pure.

Paris Symphony (1952)

Original title: An American in Paris

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV e Youtube

The story follows Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly), a former American soldier seeking success as a painter in post-war Paris. While attracting the interest of a wealthy woman heiress (Nina Foch)He is charmed by the young woman. Lise (Leslie Caron), who, although she reciprocates the affection, is already promised to another man.

The Greatest Show on Earth (1953)

Original title: The Greatest Show on Earth

50% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The biggest show on earthThe Oscar-winning film is a dazzling spectacle of life behind the scenes at the Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus, celebrating the extravagant circus with its three-ring structure and portraying the passionate scenes of love and jealousy behind the greatest show on Earth. The cast includes... James Stewart, Charlton Heston e Betty Hutton.

One Step From Eternity (1954)

Original title: From Here to Eternity

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In a Hawaiian army barracks, in the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a lone soldier and boxing champion, Prew' Prewitt (Montgomery Clift)He refuses to fight, preferring to play the clarinet. From then on, the boy is subjected to a series of tortures and punishments under the orders of the severe ruler. Captain Holmes (Philip Ober)Meanwhile, the captain's wife begins an affair with the... Sergeant Warden (Burt Lancaster)without the knowledge of Holmes.

Syndicate of Thieves (1955)

Original title: On the Waterfront

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

Em thieves syndicate, Best Picture at the 1955 Academy Awards, Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) He dreams of boxing glory, but was convinced by the corrupt mobster. Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb)For those who work, it's like losing a fight. When Terry He witnesses a murder committed by the boss's henchmen, and feels responsible for the crime.

Marty (1956)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

The plot accompanies Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine), a New York butcher who, at 34, carries the weight of loneliness and social expectations. Upon meeting the teacher Clara (Betsy Blair) In a ballroom setting, he finds a genuine connection based on shared affinities and insecurities. The 1956 Oscar-winning film then highlights the pressures from friends and family who try to interfere in the romance, testing the couple's trust.

Around the World in 80 Days (1957)

Original title: Around the World in Eighty Days

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

Around the World in 80 Days is an adaptation of the work of Jules Verne who accompanies the eccentric gentleman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) in a daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe in the 19th century. Alongside his faithful assistant. Passepartout (Cantinflas)He faces numerous geographical and cultural obstacles while being pursued by a detective who accuses him of suspected theft.

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1958)

Original title: The Bridge on the River Kwai

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The adaptation of Pierre Boulle's novel, which became the 1958 Oscar-winning film, tells the story of prisoners of war forced to build a bridge to help their enemies. British and American officers plan to blow up the structure, but the bridge's construction commander has other plans. The cast includes... William holden, Alec Guinness e Jack hawkins.

Gigi (1959)

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

Em Gigi, Best Picture at the 1959 Academy Awards, Gaston (Louis Jourdan) He is a restless millionaire who jumps from relationship to relationship, while cultivating a platonic love with the young woman. Gigi (Leslie Caron)When she matures and refuses to be someone's mistress, Gaston You have to choose between her and your lifestyle.

Ben Hur (1960)

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV e Youtube

In one of the films that have already won an Oscar, Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) He is a Jewish merchant who, after a disagreement, is condemned to live as a slave by a childhood friend. Messala (Stephen Boyd), who is the head of the Roman legions in the city. But a surprising opportunity for revenge arises from where he least expects it.

If My Apartment Could Talk (1961)

Original title: The Apartment

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

Winner of the “Best Film” category at the 1961 Oscar, the feature film If My Apartment Could Talk accompanies the employee CC Bud Baxter (Jack Lemmon) who usually lends her Upper West Side apartment to her boss for meetings with his mistress. Upon discovering that her boss's mistress is Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine)He has to choose between the girl he's in love with and his career.

Love, Sublime Love (1962)

Original title: West Side Story

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

On the west side of New York, in the shadow of the skyscrapers, lie the ghettos of immigrants and the less fortunate. Two gangs, the Sharks, of Puerto Ricans, and theJetsWhite people of Anglo-Saxon origin are fighting over the area, following their own code of war and honor. In this context, Tony (Richard Beymer), former leader of the Jets, falls in love with Maria (Natalie Wood), sister of the Sharks' leader, and her love is reciprocated. Their passion violates principles on both sides, further intensifying the rivalry.

Lawrence of Arabia (1963)

Original title: Lawrence of Arabia

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

One of the films that has already won an Oscar is inspired by the extraordinary life of the British archaeologist and officer. T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) and recounts his strategic role in the Arabian Peninsula during the First World War. Assigned to observe the Arab Revolt, Lawrence He follows orders by uniting rival nomadic tribes to fight the Ottoman Empire. The cast includes names such as Alec Guinness e Anthony quinn.

The Adventures of Tom Jones (1964)

Original title: Tom Jones

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in 18th-century England, the production follows the adventures of Tom Jones (Albert Finney), an impetuous and seductive young man. Although he is in love with the beautiful Sophie Western (Susannah York)His weakness for romantic conquests constantly embroils him in social entanglements and scandals.

My Fair Lady (1965)

Original title: My Fair Lady

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em My Beautiful Lady, a film that won the Oscar in 1965, the snob and intellectual Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) Meet the florist Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) He makes a bet with a friend that he can transform her into a lady. However, the task proves more difficult than expected. Henry I imagined.

The Sound of Music (1966)

Original title: The Sound of Music

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Shortly before the Second World War, the young woman Maria (Julie Andrews), a novice who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven children of the strict father. Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer)With her joy and passion for music, she transforms the austere atmosphere of the house, winning over the children and the widower's heart.

The Man Who Didn't Sell His Soul (1967)

Original title: A Man for All Seasons

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In one of the films that has already won an Oscar, the respected British leader Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope to annul the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and his Spanish wife, intensifying his conflict with the monarchy. The devout Catholic believes in the principles of his religion and decides to leave the royal court. Dissatisfied, the king and the loyalists decide to accuse More of betrayal.

In the Heat of the Night (1968)

Original title: In the Heat of the Night

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: plex e Prime Video

In the Best Picture Oscar winner of 1968, Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) He is arrested at a Mississippi train station on charges of murder. Shortly after, the town sheriff discovers he is a detective with the Philadelphia police, and he is assigned to assist in the investigation.

Oliver! (1969)

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Adapted from the classic novel Oliver TwistCharles Dickens's "The Little Rascals," one of the films that has won an Oscar, follows the young... Oliver (Mark Lester), who, upon escaping from an orphanage, ends up falling into the hands of an old thief who trains several orphaned children to commit thefts on the streets of London in the 19th century.

Lost in the Night (1970)

Original title: Midnight Cowboy

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

Em Lost in the night, a film that won the Oscar in 1970, Joe (Jon Voight) He believes he has an irresistible charm with women. One day, he decides to quit his job as a dishwasher in Texas and goes to New York in search of a better life. However, he ends up discovering that things are not as easy as he thought.

Patton, Rebel or Hero? (1971)

Original title: Patton

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Patton, Rebel or Hero? narrates the controversial trajectory of the generall George S. Patton (George C. Scott) During World War II. A brilliant and ruthless strategist, the officer leads decisive victories against the Nazis, but his explosive personality puts his career at risk. The plot highlights the incident in which Patton He assaults a recruit, resulting in the loss of his command and diplomatic crises.

Operation France (1972)

Original title: The French Connection

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Em Operation France, Best Picture at the 1972 Academy Awards, Jimmy Doyle (Gene Hackman) and your partner Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) They are two tough New York City detectives who uncover a drug trafficking ring originating in France. Upon discovering that the head of the organization, Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey)He's in the city, nothing will stop them until they arrest him. The unstable one. Doyle He then becomes completely obsessed with capturing the crime boss, which leads to a series of intense and memorable chases.

The Godfather (1973)

Original title: The Godfather

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Netflix

After World War II, the mafia family Corleone struggle to consolidate his power in the United States. When an assassination attempt was made against Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) leaves him seriously injured, his children, Michael (Al Pacino) e Sonny (James Caan), are forced to take control of the family empire. While Sonny deals with direct conflicts, Michael, initially distant from the family business, finds himself increasingly involved. Amid betrayals and power struggles, the fight for family supremacy Corleone reaches new and violent levels.

Master Blow (1974)

Original title: The Sting

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AApple TV

Set in 1930s Chicago, Masterstroke Follow the young con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) In a revenge plot following the death of a mentor. To defeat the dangerous mobster Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw)He seeks the help of the experienced. Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), experts in grand scams. Together, they devise a sophisticated scheme to deceive the criminal without him realizing the trap. As the heist progresses, the duo must improvise in the face of unforeseen circumstances that put their lives at risk.

The Godfather: Part 2 (1975)

Original title: The Godfather Part II

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Paramount + e Netflix

Divided between two historical periods, this Oscar-winning film expands the saga of the family. Corleone By contrasting the rise and consolidation of power. On one side, we follow the young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) upon his arrival in New York and his transformation into a respected leader after eliminating the tyrant. Fanucci (Gastone Moschin)Meanwhile, his son Michael (Al Pacino) He tries to expand his business to Las Vegas and Cuba, even while facing betrayals.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1976)

Original title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Em Um Estranho no Ninho, the rogue Randle McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) feigns insanity to escape forced labor in prison, transferring himself to a psychiatric hospital. There, he confronts the cold and authoritarian Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), which keeps patients under extremely tight control. What begins as a clever escape turns into an intense battle of wills, while McMurphy inspires other inmates to fight for their sanity and dignity against an oppressive system.

Rocky, a Fighter (1977)

Original title: Rocky

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In this classic winner of the "Best Picture" category in 1977, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) A working-class boxer from Philadelphia is arbitrarily chosen to fight the heavyweight champion. Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the opponent of the undefeated fighter scheduled for the fight is injured. During training with the grumpy Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky timidly begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the sister of Paulie (Burt Young), your meatpacker friend.

Neurotic Groom, Nervous Bride (1978)

Original title: Annie Hall

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

the comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) It examines the rise and fall of his relationship with the nightclub singer. Annie Hall (Diane Keaton)Speaking directly to the audience, Singer He briefly reflects on his childhood and early adult years before beginning to tell the story of how he and Annie They met, fell in love, and battled the obstacles of modern romance, blending surreal fantasy sequences with small moments of emotional drama.

The Sniper (1979)

Original title: The Deer Hunter

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In the Oscar-winning film set in 1968, Michael (Robert De Niro), Nick (Christopher Walken) e Steven (John Savage)Two longtime friends from the working class in Pennsylvania prepare to serve in the Vietnam War shortly after their wedding. Steven ...and their last group hunt. In Vietnam, dreams of military honor are quickly dissolved by the cruelty of war, and even those who survive this situation are haunted by the experience, as... Linda (Meryl Streep), the girlfriend of Nick.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this family drama that won the "Best Picture" award in 1979, Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is a man who prioritizes work before family. Already Joanna (Meryl Streep), his wife, can no longer bear this situation and leaves home, leaving Billy (Justin Henry), the couple's son, with her husband. When Ted can finally adjust his work to his new responsibilities, Joanna reappears demanding custody of the child. Ted does not accept and the two go to court to fight for custody of the boy.

People Like Us (1981)

Original title: Ordinary People

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

People Like People accompanies the anguish of Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) Following the accidental death of his brother, the young man grapples with paralyzing guilt while confronting his mother's coldness. Beth (Mary Tyler Moore), who proves incapable of offering the necessary affection. While seeking to recover with the support of Dr. Berger (Judd Hirsch)In this story, the protagonist attempts to re-establish a relationship with his father. Calvin (Donald Sutherland), amidst the silence of the house. 

Chariots of Fire (1982)

Original title: Chariots of Fire

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Em Chariots of Fire, Best Picture at the 1982 Oscars, the corridors Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), son of Jewish immigrants, and Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson)Two young men, Protestants of Scottish origin, represent England in the 1924 Olympics. Fellow students at Cambridge University, they decide to compete to overcome personal challenges.

Gandhi (1983)

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

One of the films that has already won an Oscar portrays the most important events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the Indian leader who confronted British rule over his country. Dedicated to the concept of non-violent resistance, he was initially rejected by English authorities, including the influential Lord Irwin (John Gielgud)However, their causes eventually gained international recognition, and their protests led India to achieve its independence.

Terms of Endearment (1984)

Original title: Terms of End

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

In the feature film that won the "Best Picture" award in 1984, while the widow Aurora (Shirley MacLaine) dodging her admirers, the daughter Emma (Debra Winger) She faces the harsh realities of married life. She discovers that her professor's husband is having an affair with one of the students. But an even bigger surprise awaits her after a routine medical appointment.

Amadeus (1985)

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In the 1985 Oscar-winning Best Picture, set inside a mental asylum, Amadeus (Tom Hulce) It recalls events from three decades earlier, when the young man Mozart He gained the trust of the Austrian emperor's court. Joseph II (Jeffrey Jones)An urban legend is forming about the death of Amadeus Mozart.

Between Two Loves (1986)

Original title: Out of Africa

63% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the film that won the Oscar in 1986, the aristocrat and rancher Karen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband. Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a coffee investor. After discovering that Bror is unfaithful, Karen falls in love with the hunterDenys (Robert Redford)However, she realizes that he prefers a simpler life compared to the one she lives. The two remain together until fate forces Karen to choose between her love and her professional growth.

Platoon (1987)

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

Em Platoon, the young man Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) He abandons university to volunteer for the Vietnam War in 1967. On the front lines, the soldier witnesses the destruction of his idealism in the face of the brutality of the conflict. Then, the plot focuses on the rivalry between the sergeant... Barnes (Tom Berenger), who employs cruel tactics against civilians, and the sergeant Elias (Willem Dafoe), which maintains a humanitarian stance. This ideological clash divides the unit and forces Taylor confronting the moral duality among his superiors while fighting for survival in the jungle.

The Last Emperor (1988)

Original title: The Last Emperor

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The feature film that won the "Best Picture" award in 1988 tells the captivating story of the life of... Puyi (John Lone), the last emperor of China and his tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu YiIn prison, he recalls his childhood. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury, but unfortunately, protected from the outside world and the complex political situation that surrounded him.

Rainman (1989)

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video, Netflix e Youtube

The seller Charlie (Tom Cruise) He receives news of his father's death and returns to his hometown. Upon arriving, he discovers he has an autistic brother and that his father left a three million dollar inheritance to the institution where he... Raymond (Dustin Hoffman)He resides there. He then takes him to Los Angeles to, with the help of his lawyers, contest his share of the inheritance and get rid of his brother's custody. However, during the trip... Charlie recognizes that Raymond He may not be the brother he wanted, but he became the brother he needed.

Driving Miss Daisy (1990)

Original title: Driving Miss Daisy

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Located in the southern United States, Driving Miss Daisy It narrates the transformation of the relationship between the elderly Jewish woman. Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy) and his new driver, Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman)After an accident, your son Boolie (Dan Aykroyd) hire Hocke without the mother's consent, who resists accepting the employee's presence due to prejudices and conservatism. Over the decades and with daily interaction, the initial denial of Daisy It gives rise to a deep and unlikely friendship.

Dances with Wolves (1991)

Original title: Dances with Wolves

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this Oscar-winning film, set during the American Civil War, the young soldier... John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) creates a non-violent strategy for approaching Sioux Indians. The indigenous people, who find the friendship with Dunbar Along with a wolf, they begin to live amicably with the lieutenant. The cast includes... Mary McDonnell e Graham Greene.

The Silence of the Lambs (1992)

Original title: The Silence of the Lambs

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI, Netflix, Prime Video e Youtube

Em O Silêncio dos Inocentes, the young and talented FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) receives help from the inmate Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent and cannibalistic psychopath, to try and find a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine).

Unforgiven (1993)

Original title: Unforgiven

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Telecine

In this 1993 Oscar-winning film, when the prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Levine) She appears disfigured, and her brothel companions offer a reward for whoever finds her attackers. The local sheriff doesn't like the idea at all, since he doesn't allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunmen, one led by the former bandit... William Munny (Clint Eastwood) and the other one in English Bob (Richard HarrisThey emerge to receive the prize, clashing amongst themselves and with the sheriff himself.

Schindler's List (1993) 

Original title: Schindler's List

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV

Inspired by the story of the businessman who saved more than 1.000 Jews during the Holocaust, the film by Steven Spielberg narrates the humanitarian transformation of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson). Originally an opportunistic member of the Nazi Party, Schindler He uses his influence and wealth to acquire a factory in occupied Poland, employing prisoners to protect them from extermination. With the support of his Jewish accountant, Itzhak Stern (Ben Kingsley)He then initiates a risky resistance operation against the SS officer. Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes), sacrificing his personal fortune to preserve innocent lives amidst the horrors of Auschwitz.

Forrest Gump – The Storyteller (1994)

Original title: Forrest Gump

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount + e Play Market

In the story, the life of a simple and pure-hearted man, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), weaves in extraordinary ways through some of the most defining events in American history. Guided by his mother and his innate optimism, he witnesses and participates in everything from the Vietnam War to Watergate. The driving force behind his journey, however, is his unconditional love for his childhood friend, Jenny Curran (Robin Wright), whose troubled life contrasts with his.

Braveheart (1996)

Original title: Braveheart

76% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Set during the Scottish rebellions of the 13th century, Brave Heart accompanies William Wallace (Mel Gibson) on his quest for revenge against the tyranny of King Edward I (Patrick McGoohan)After suffering a tragic loss at the hands of English soldiers, the peasant takes the lead of a rebel army in search of his people's freedom. The plot highlights the strategic alliances of Wallace with nobles such Robert the Bruce (Angus Macfadyen) and his encounter with the Princess Isabelle (Sophie Marceau).

The English Patient (1997)

Original title: The English Patient

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Youtube

At the end of World War II, a stranger, who suffered extensive burns when his plane was shot down and became known only as the English patient, ends up receiving the care of a Canadian nurse. Gradually, he begins to recount his involvement with his best friend's wife and how that love was reciprocated. However, other details seem to elude him, as if he wishes they remained buried. The cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe e Colin Firth.

Titanic (1998)

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

One of the films that has already won an Oscar tells the story of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a poor artist, and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet)A young woman from high society, who falls in love during the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. While the couple faces social barriers and opposition from the family of RoseThe luxurious ocean liner collides with an iceberg in the North Atlantic, turning the journey into a fight for survival.

Shakespeare in Love (1999)

Original title: Shakespeare in Love

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the 1999 Oscar-winning film, William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes)The young London theater star is suffering from writer's block and can't write his new play. But everything changes when he meets... Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young woman who aspires to be an actress, something considered revolutionary at the end of the 16th century. So, Purple She becomes the muse and great passion of Shakespearewho soon discovers that she was already promised to another man.

American Beauty (2000)

Original title: American Beauty

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Market Play e Prime Video

Em American Beauty, a film that won the Oscar in the 2000s, Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) He's going through a midlife crisis, quits his job, and starts acting irresponsibly. When he meets his daughter's teenage friend, Ballast He feels an immediate attraction to the girl and decides it's time to turn things around. The film also features Annette Bening, Torah Birch e Peter gallagher.

Gladiator (2001)

Original title: Gladiator

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em Gladiator, Maximus (Russell Crowe), a respected and beloved Roman general, wins the emperor's trust Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), who decides to leave him as successor to the throne. However, this decision provokes the fury of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's son, who, upon assuming power, betrays Maximus, ordering the killing of his family and condemning him to slavery. Transformed into a gladiator, the man seeks revenge and challenges the corruption of the empire, fighting for justice. 

A Beautiful Mind (2002)

Original title: A Beautiful Mind

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market

A brilliant mind follows the life of the mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe) It portrays his rise as an academic prodigy who revolutionizes the economy. The plot takes a dramatic turn when he develops a severe case of schizophrenia, jeopardizing his marriage to... Alicia (Jennifer Connelly) and his career in government. Under the supervision of Dr. Rosen (Christopher Plummer), Nash He struggles to distinguish reality from his persistent hallucinations.

Chicago (2003)

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

In one of the best films ever to win an Oscar, Velma (Catherine Zeta Jones), The sensation of a nightclub ends up murdering her philandering husband. Then, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere)The smartest lawyer in Chicago is chosen to defend her. The up-and-coming singer Roxie (Renée Zellweger) She also ends up in prison for killing her boyfriend, and Billy They also seize upon her case, turning everything into a media circus. They take advantage of the publicity and enter into a competition for the top spot in stardom.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2004)

Original title: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Prime Video

As an epic conclusion to the trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King shows the moment when Sauron He prepares a massive attack against Minas Tirith. Faced with the threat, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) e Pippin (Billy Boyd) They set off to help defend the capital of Gondor while the hope of the free world rests on the shoulders of Frodo (Elijah Wood) e Sam (Sean Astin)Accompanied by Gollum (Andy Serkis)The hobbits continue on their grueling journey to destroy the Ring at Mount Doom.

Golden Girl (2005)

Original title: Million Dollar Baby

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e balloon play

One of the films that has already won an Oscar features Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood), a bitter coach who avoids emotional ties, except with his friend Eddie Dupris (Morgan Freeman)Your routine changes when Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank)A factory worker transferred from Missouri arrives at Frankie's gym and demands to be trained by him to fulfill her dream of fighting professionally. After an initial refusal, Frankie They give in and develop a deep connection that redefines their paths.

Crash: No Limits (2006)

Original title: Crash

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video, balloon play e Youtube

Set within a span of just 36 hours in Los Angeles, Crash: On the Edge It connects the trajectories of several citizens after a car accident. From this event, the prosecutor Rick Cabot (Brendan Fraser) and your wife Jean (Sandra Bullock) They face a robbery, while the detective... Graham Waters (Don Cheadle) The film attempts to solve a crime amidst social chaos. As the characters' paths cross, racial barriers and stereotypes come to the surface, revealing how intolerance shapes everyone's judgment and reactions.

The Departed (2007)

Original title: The Departed

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max, Prime Video e Telecine

Em The Departed, the policeman Billy (Leonardo DiCaprio) infiltrates the mafia of Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson)while the criminal Colin (Matt Damon) He acts as an informant within the police force itself. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, both fight to avoid being discovered while the pressure to identify the traitors mounts on both sides.

Where the Weak Have No Time (2008)

Original title: No Country for Old Men

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market

in the plot of Where the weak have no place, upon finding a briefcase full of money in a Texas desertLlewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) becomes the assassin's target Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem)While the sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) As he tries to intervene, a frantic chase unfolds. The cast of the 2008 "Best Picture" winner includes names such as Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald e Garrett Dillahunt.

Who wants to be a millionaire? (2009)

Original title: Slumdog Millionaire

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the Best Picture Oscar winner of 2009, Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) He is an 18-year-old boy who had a very difficult childhood, dealing with violence and poverty in India. He is invited to participate in the Indian version of the famous TV show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and his life experience helps him answer the show's questions. However, the police suspect Jamal's honesty, and he must prove his innocence.

War on Terror (2010)

Original title: T

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Set in Iraqi landscapes, War on Terror It shows the high-risk routine of an American bomb squad. After a technical failure fatally injures Sergeant... Matt Thompson (Guy Pearce)The command of the unit passes to the sergeant. William James (Jeremy Renner)A cold-blooded military man who ignores safety protocols. The new leader's impetuous behavior generates constant friction with the soldiers. J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) e Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty), who are fighting to survive until the end of the mission.

The King's Speech (2011)

Original title: The King's Speech

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The king's speech It tells the true story of Prince Albert (Colin Firth), the future King George VI, who must confront a persistent stutter that threatens his ability to lead the country. With his brother's abdication, the King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce)And with the Second World War imminent, Albert struggles to overcome his speech difficulties. His wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), seeks help from an Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), which uses unconventional methods in treatment. Throughout the process, a sincere friendship develops between the two, which is fundamental for the monarch to regain confidence and deliver his historic war speech.

The Artist (2012)

Original title: The Artist

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The artist It portrays the transition from the silent era to talking pictures in 1929 Hollywood through the veteran George Valentin (Jean Dujardin)A silent film star whose career falls into decline after refusing to embrace new sound technologies. While the actor grapples with pride and ostracism, the young woman... Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) He quickly rises to stardom in talking films. With the support of his loyal chauffeurClifton (James Cromwell), The protagonist tries to find his place in an industry that is radically transforming.

Argo (2013)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video e Youtube

The Best Picture Oscar winner of 2013 is a political thriller depicting the Iran hostage crisis of 1980. The story follows a CIA specialist... Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck)A man devises a risky plan to rescue six Americans hiding in the Canadian embassy. He pretends to be a Hollywood producer scouting locations for a science fiction film, with the help of a makeup artist. John Chambers (John Goodman) and from the producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin)The team needs to convince Iranian authorities of the hoax in order to cross the border before the group is discovered.

12 Years a Slave (2014)

Original title: 12 Years a Slave

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

12 years of slavery narrates the trajectory of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington and sold into slavery. For twelve years, he is subjected to the brutality of the Louisiana plantations, passing through the hands of the cruel owner. Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender)Throughout this period, Northup She needs to overcome physical and emotional humiliation to survive and find a way to return to her family.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2015)

Original title: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney + e Netflix

Winner of the "Best Film" award in 2015, the film focuses on the life of Riggan (Michael Keaton), an actor attempting to regain prestige by directing and starring in a Broadway play. Famous in the past for playing the hero BirdmanHe faces the scorn of critics and the temper of the talented. Mike (Edward Norton)While dealing with the pressures of the stage and an unstable relationship with her daughter. Sam (Emma Stone), Riggan A struggle against career decline and a crisis of sanity.

Spotlight: Secrets Revealed (2016)

Original title: Spotlight

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

One of the films that has already won an Oscar follows a team of investigative journalists from The Boston Globe, known as Spotlight, composed of Mike Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams), Matt Carroll (Brian d'Arcy James) and the editor Walter Robinson (Michael Keaton). They investigate allegations of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests, a scandal covered up by the Catholic Church in Boston. As the investigation progresses, they uncover a web of cover-ups involving priests and church leaders and, despite resistance, manage to expose the abuse, revealing one of the biggest scandals in the Catholic Church.

Moonlight: Under the Moonlight (2017)

Original title: Moonlight

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Moonlight: Under the Moonlight portrays the journey of self-discovery of Chiron in three distinct phases: childhood as Little (Alex Hibbert), a fragile boy who finds refuge in John (Mahershala Ali) e Teresa (Janelle Monae) of his mother Paula's (Naomie Harris) drug addiction; adolescence, where, as Chiron (Ashton Sanders), deals with his own sexuality and complex friendship with Kevin (Jharrel Jerome); and adult life as Black (Trevante Rhodes), a hardened man who must confront the ghosts of his past, especially the lasting impact of his relationship with Kevin (André Holland).

The Shape of Water (2018)

Original title: The Shape of Water

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the story follows Elisa. Esposito (Sally Hawkins), a mute cleaning lady who works in a secret government laboratory. Her routine changes completely when she discovers a amphibious creature (Doug Jones) held captive for military experiments. To save the creature from the clutches of the ruthless. Colonel Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon),Elisa He has the support of his neighbor. Giles (Richard Jenkins) and from my colleague Zelda (Octavia Spencer)The group organizes a risky escape plan that puts everyone's lives in danger in the face of state surveillance.

Green Book: The Guide (2019)

Original title: Green Book

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Green Book: The Guide accompanies the tour of the world-renowned pianist Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) in the southern United States in 1962. To ensure his safety in an era of segregation, the musician recruits Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), an Italian-American security guard from the Bronx, as his driver and bodyguard. The pair use a specific guidebook for Black travelers while confronting racism and the region's hostile laws. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two develop an unexpected bond that defies prejudice and the social barriers of the time.

Gisaengchung (2020)

Original title: Gisaengchung

Popular title: P

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the film that won the Oscar in 2020, the family of Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) She lives in a cramped basement and is unemployed, going through hardship. By chance, her son Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik) She begins giving English lessons to the daughter of a wealthy family. Fascinated by their luxurious lifestyle, the family members devise a plan to infiltrate the rich family's home, one by one. However, the lies and secrets necessary for this rise begin to have unexpected and dangerous consequences.

Nomadland (2021)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

This drama follows the journey of Fern (Frances McDormand), a woman who lost everything after her city's economic collapse. With no prospects, she transforms a van into a home and travels the roads of the American West in search of seasonal work. Along the way, the protagonist encounters real nomads, such as her mentors. Linda (Linda May) e Swankie (Charlene Swankie), which offer support and new perspectives on freedom.

In the Rhythm of the Heart (2022)

Original title: CODA

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Winner of the "Best Film" category in 2022, this drama presents the daily routine of Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), the only hearing person in a family of deaf people dedicated to fishing. While assisting her parents, Jackie (Marlee Matlin) e Frank (Troy Kotsur)In business, the young woman discovers a rare talent for singing under the tutelage of... Bernardo Villalobos (Eugenio Derbez)The conflict erupts when support for the family clashes with the dream of attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

Everything Everywhere at Once (2023)

Original title: Everything Everywhere All at Once

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Prime Video 

After an interdimensional rupture disrupts reality, the overwhelmed Chinese immigrant Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) She discovers she must connect with alternate versions of her life across the multiverse. Because of this, she is recruited by her husband. Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) from another reality to use these bizarre new powers and confront an evil entity that threatens to destroy all universes. The winner of the "Best Picture" category in 2023 also features... Stephanie hsu e Jamie Lee Curtis.

Oppenheimer (2024)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Neste historical film winner of the “Best Picture” category in 2024, the brilliant physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) He leads the top-secret Manhattan Project in the development of the first atomic bombs. From this point, the plot unfolds, directed by Christopher Nolan It follows the ethical dilemma of the scientist, from the scientific race against the Nazis to the political consequences and the moral judgment that would change his life and the world forever.

Anora (2025)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In history, Anora (Mikey Madison), a young stripper from Brooklyn, sees her life change when she gets involved with Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), the rebellious and wealthy son of a powerful Russian oligarch. The impulsive romance results in a Las Vegas wedding, but the dream crumbles when the boy's parents send thugs, led by Toros (Karren Karagulian) e Igor (Yura Borisov), to annul the union.

One Battle After Another (2026)

Original title: One Battle After Another

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

The former member of a revolutionary group, Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio)He abandons his isolation when his daughter disappears under mysterious circumstances. To find her, he turns to old allies and confronts figures from his militant past, including the influential Colonel Lockjaw (Sean Penn)The award-winning film also features Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor and Regina Hall in the cast.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 13 / 03 / 2026.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes.


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