In today’s episode, we are counting down some of the Oscar-nominated films available to stream on OTT in India. Let's begin the list.
Welcome to OTTplay List hai toh hit hai, theme-based special podcast, I'm your host Nikhil. In today’s episode, we are counting down some of the Oscar-nominated films available to stream on OTT in India. Let's begin the list.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s The Power of the Dog won hearts weeks after its release. A Western psychological thriller, The Power of the Dog charted the story of two brothers Phil (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (played by Jesse Plemons). While Phil struggles with George’s new life choices, the brothers’ interpersonal dynamics come in the way. The film unravels in a nuanced manner with each character getting emotionally entangled with each other.
Streaming on Netflix.
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut The Lost Daughter, featuring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson in the lead, has nabbed three Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Actress for Colman and Best Adapted Screenplay for Gyllenhaal, who has also penned the screenplay. Based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 eponymous novel, the film revolves around a middle-aged woman who takes off for Greece on a workcation. Soon, when she meets a young mother, she has to confront her own perceptions of motherhood.
Streaming on Netflix
Jessica Chastain has also bagged a Best Actress nomination for her turn as the divisive 1970s televangelist Tammy Faye. The biographical drama is directed by Michael Showalter and stars Andrew Garfield as Jim Bakker, Faye’s husband and professional partner. Together they made a fortune out of their religious broadcasts and a Christian theme park. But Bakker was soon convicted on many counts of fraud and conspiracy, which threatened to destroy their reputation and empire.
Streaming on Hotstar and Apple TV+
This documentary short successfully captured the essence of companionship and romance even in the direst circumstances. Directors Gulistan and e’s movie follows a young, naive refugee in Afghanistan who is desperate to prove his worth to his new bride. The only way he can do so, he says, is by signing himself up for a respectable job in the National Army, even as they fight for their life every day with foreign forces and the Taliban threatening their existence.
Streaming on Netflix
Tick, Tick... Boom! Is an American musical biopic helmed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda, with his strong background in Broadway, comes on board with former Spider-Man Andrew Garfield to give a riveting narrative on love, togetherness and career. Penned by Steven Levenson, the film talks about the life of Jonathan Larson. With a stellar cast including names like Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry, Robin de Jesús, Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.
Streaming on Netflix
Disney’s latest film is on friendship and legacy. Set in the idyllic Italian village, the film follows Luca in the coming-of-age narrative. From silly jokes on togetherness to intimate moments of wonder, Luca gives its audiences a slice of life that’s nothing less than a happy revelry.
Streaming on Disney + Hotstar
Streaming on Netflix
Streaming on Apple TV+
Well thats the OTTplay List hai toh hit hai theme special podcast, I shall be back again with a brand new theme pretty soon, until then its your host Nikhil signing out.
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