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10 Oscar-Winning And Nominated Movies To Watch On Prime Video India: La La Land, Oppenheimer And More

Here are ten Academy Award-nominated or winning movies currently available on Amazon Prime Video India that deserve your time.

Arshita Suri

Amazon Prime Video India has an impressive selection of Oscar-recognized films worth adding to your watchlist.

Here are ten Academy Award-nominated or winning movies currently available on Amazon Prime Video India that deserve your time.

1. Oppenheimer (2023)

Christopher Nolan's epic biographical drama chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the Manhattan Project and forever changed the course of history. Rather than functioning as a conventional biopic, Oppenheimer explores the moral burden of scientific innovation, political paranoia, and personal sacrifice.

2. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

A laundromat owner suddenly discovers she can access alternate versions of herself across the multiverse, leading to one of cinema's most inventive adventures. While its premise sounds like science fiction, the heart of the film lies in family, regret, identity, and second chances. Michelle Yeoh delivers an extraordinary performance supported by Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.

3. The Whale (2022)

Brendan Fraser's remarkable comeback performance anchors this intimate drama about an isolated English teacher attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Despite taking place almost entirely within a single apartment, The Whale is emotionally expansive, exploring grief, guilt, forgiveness, and redemption with heartbreaking honesty.

4. Sound of Metal (2019)

Riz Ahmed stars as a heavy-metal drummer whose life changes overnight after rapidly losing his hearing.

Rather than portraying deafness as a limitation, the film thoughtfully examines acceptance, identity, and community. Its groundbreaking sound design allows viewers to experience the world from the protagonist's perspective, making it one of the most immersive films in recent memory.

5. Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Kenneth Lonergan's acclaimed drama follows a withdrawn janitor forced to return to his hometown after the death of his brother. Casey Affleck delivers an understated yet devastating Oscar-winning performance in a film that handles grief with remarkable realism. Instead of offering easy emotional resolutions, it embraces the complexity of healing.

6. La La Land (2016)

Damien Chazelle's modern musical tells the bittersweet love story of an aspiring actress and a jazz musician chasing their dreams in Los Angeles.

Filled with unforgettable music, dazzling choreography, and spectacular cinematography, La La Land balances romance with an honest look at ambition and sacrifice.

7. The Big Sick (2017)

Inspired by the real-life relationship of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon, this romantic comedy explores cross-cultural relationships, family expectations, and unexpected medical crises. What begins as a charming romance gradually evolves into an emotionally rich exploration of love, identity, and commitment.

8. Room (2015)

Brie Larson stars as a young mother held captive for years with her son inside a small room. When they finally escape, the story shifts into a touching exploration of recovery and adaptation.

Jacob Tremblay's astonishing performance adds extraordinary emotional depth to this powerful survival drama.

9. The Father (2020)

Anthony Hopkins gives one of the greatest performances of his career as an elderly man experiencing dementia.

Instead of observing the disease from the outside, the film places viewers inside the protagonist's increasingly fragmented perception of reality, creating an emotionally disorienting yet unforgettable experience.

10. Minari (2020)

Lee Isaac Chung's semi-autobiographical drama follows a Korean-American family attempting to build a new life on a rural Arkansas farm.

Gentle, intimate, and emotionally resonant, Minari beautifully captures the immigrant experience while exploring family, identity, and the meaning of success. Youn Yuh-jung's warm and humorous performance deservedly earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.