The Oscar nominations are in, and now we know exactly what movies we need to see. The problem is, where do we see them? While some films currently have limited releases and others were released earlier last year, it may not be as easy to catch some of them before the Academy Awards.
But here weve compiled all the films listed in the Best Picture, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Director and Best Animated Feature categories, and how you can see them. Whether they are currently in theaters, have been released on DVD or are available to rent digitally, weve got you covered. Heres the list in alphabetical order:
American Sniper
Yes, but American Sniper is currently only playing in 4 theaters nationwide. Its wide release will also include IMAX showings this weekend.DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated April 2015
Big Hero 6
Yes, Big Hero 6 is currently playing in 1, 580 theaters nationwide.Birdman
Yes, but Birdman is currently only playing in 228 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.The Boxtrolls
Yes, but The Boxtrolls is currently only playing in 114 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally.Boyhood
Yes, but Boyhood is currently only playing in 20 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally or buy on DVD.Foxcatcher
Yes, but Foxcatcher is currently only playing in 237 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.Gone Girl
Yes, but Gone Girl is currently only playing in 253 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally and buy on DVD.The Grand Budapest Hotel
Yes, The Grand Budapest Hotel is currently playing in select theaters in light of the Oscar nomination in over 17 cities nationwide. It also is currently available to rent digitally and buy on DVD.How To Train Your Dragon 2
No, How To Train Your Dragon 2 is no longer in theaters, but available to rent digitally and buy on DVD.The Imitation Game
Yes, The Imitation Game is currently playing in 1, 566 theaters nationwideDVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated February/March 2015
Into the Woods
Yes, Into the Woods is currently playing in 2, 833 theaters nationwide.The Judge
Yes, but The Judge is currently only playing in 60 theaters nationwide. It is currently available to rent digitally and will be available on DVD soon.Selma
Yes, Selma is currently playing in 2, 179 theaters nationwide.DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated May 2015
Song of the Sea
Yes, but Song of the Sea is currently only playing in 2 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD on March 17.Still Alice
No, Still Alice is not currently in theaters. But wide release will be this weekend nationwide.DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated April/May 2015
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Yes, but The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is currently only playing in 6 theaters nationwide. There is no information on digital options at the moment, but it will release on DVD next month.The Theory of Everything
Yes, The Theory of Everything is currently playing in 408 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.Two Days, One Night
Yes, but Two Days, One Night is currently only playing in 4 theaters nationwide. It may have a wider release now that it has been nominated, but otherwise no U.S. DVD or digital release scheduled as of yet.Whiplash
Yes, but Whiplash is currently only playing in 69 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month. Yes, Wild is currently playing in 1, 286 theaters nationwide.
