Swati Mor
Life can get really monotonous watching random videos on YouTube. This year some wonderful movies have won the most prestigious academy awards and we have compiled a list of these films below. Planning to add quite a bit of excitement to our mundane routine? Just grab a tub of popcorn, get comfortable on your couch and enjoy some of the best Oscar-winning movies of 2021.
Let’s take a look at the Oscar-winning movies of 2021.
1. Nomadland
The story of ‘Nomadland’ revolves around a woman who loses her job and furthers her husband, decides to sell her belongings to buy a van so as to live in it. She carried forward her journey in a van travelling the American West in search of work, living a life similar to that of a nomad.
Where to watch: Hotstar
2. Mank
‘Mank’ movie won for ‘Best Production Design’ and ‘Best Cinematography’ at the 93rd Academy Awards. This movie is based on the true story of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz. In this movie, 1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the telescope of an alcoholic screenwriter named Mank who races to finish his masterpiece ‘Citizen Kane’.
Where to watch: Netflix
3. My Octopus Teacher
‘My October Teacher’ won for ‘Best documentary Feature’ at the Academy Awards.It is a documentary film in which filmmaker Craig Foster documents his one-year experience with a wild octopus which he follows off the coast of South Africa.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ is based on the biographical story of Ma Rainey. The movie won for ‘Best Makeup & Hair styling’ and ‘Best Costume Design. The story of the movie revolves around the life of famous singer Rainey and her music band.
Where to watch: Netflix
5. Judas and The Black Messiah
It is about the betrayal of Fred Hampton because of the influence of an FBI informant, William O’Neal.
Where to watch: Book My Show Stream
6. Sound of Metal
‘Sound of metal’ movie won the award in the category of ‘Best Sound’ at the Academy Awards. The story is around the life of a heavy-metal drummer and how his life changes after her started losing his hearing capability.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
7. Soul
‘Soul’ movie won the award in the category of ‘Best Animated Feature Film’.The movie revolves around the centre character named Peter Archer who is a jazz musician.
Where to watch: Hotstar
8. Tenet
‘Tenet’ movie story is about a secret agent who tries to prevent the onset of World War III by travelling the time. The movie won the award for ‘Best Visual Effects.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
9. Another Round
The story of ‘Another round’ is about four high school teachers who consume alcohol on a daily basis in order to see its impact on the social and professional life of a person. This movie got the award for ‘Best International Film’.
Where to watch: Book My Show Stream
10. Two Distant Strangers
‘Two Distant Strangers’ movie revolves around a character named Carter James who was struck in a time loop and relive the same day again and again. The movie won for ‘Best Live Action Short Film’ at the Academy Awards.
Where to watch: Netflix
11. If Anything Happens I love You
This short-animated film is all about the journey of two grieving parents who loses their child.
Where to watch: Netflix
12. The Trial of Chicago 7
‘The Trial of Chicago 7’ is based on the trial of seven dependents on charges of conspiracy in the year 1969.
Where to watch: Netflix
13. Borat Subsequent Movie film
This movie revolves around the character named Borat Sagdiyev and his journey exploring the culture of America along with his daughter.
