113 Films on the 2026 Oscar Shortlist
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All the Walls Came DownMovie · 2025 · 39mThis is a deeply personal story about the impact of the devastating Los Angeles fires, including the author's own home in Altadena. Amidst the destruction, a sense of community emerges as neighbors forge new bonds and work together to rebuild. Slowly, this diverse group relies on each other for support and helps to restore their neighborhood.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 102
YanuniMovie · 2025 · 112m · Drama, DocumentaryIndigenous chief Juma Xipaia battles to defend her people's land, facing threats on her life. Her fight becomes more difficult when she discovers she is pregnant, and her husband, Special Forces ranger Hugo Loss, remains a steadfast supporter.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.0 - 103
On Healing Land, Birds PerchMovie · 2025 · 34mThis short documentary explores the compelling stories behind a truly iconic photograph, using them as a lens to examine the diverse experiences of trauma and the American journey.IMDb 7.7 - 104
No Other ChoiceMovie · 2025 · 139m · Comedy, Crime, ThrillerFired from his job and deeply wounded by the harsh job market, a seasoned paper mill manager spirals into violence as he desperately tries to regain his sense of self-worth.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 105
The Lost BusMovie · 2025 · 130m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerA father, driven by determination, puts everything on the line to save a teacher and her students as they are threatened by a large wildfire.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 106
Billy Idol Should Be DeadMovie · 2026 · 118m · Documentary, MusicThis documentary follows Billy Idol, the iconic punk musician who became a pop star. He opens up about his journey to fame, his struggles with addiction, and his successful return to music, which resonated with audiences globally.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 107
HeddaMovie · 2025 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, RomanceHedda Gabler is trapped between the memory of a lost love and a stifling marriage. During a single, intense night, long-held desires and unspoken resentments explode, leading to a dangerous cycle of manipulation, intense feelings, and deceit that affects everyone involved.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 108
AmarelaMovie · 2024 · 15mOn the day of the World Cup final between Brazil and France, Erika Oguihara, a Japanese-Brazilian teenager who rejects her family's traditions, experiences a subtle form of violence that overwhelms her with painful emotions.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 109
ÉiruMovie · 2025 · 13mÉiru, the youngest of an Iron Age clan, dreams of becoming a respected warrior. When the village well suddenly dries up, she's the only one small enough to venture into the earth and find the source of the problem, bringing water back to her people. Éiru is a story about a child seeking purpose, and a goddess searching for a champion.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 110
Dad's Not HomeMovie · 2025 · 28mTwo teenage brothers keep their father's frontotemporal dementia a secret. They juggle caring for him and running their home, all to maintain their family.IMDb 7.2 - 111
Mr. Nobody Against PutinMovie · 2025 · 90m · DocumentaryWith Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian primary schools become sites for recruiting children into the war. A teacher struggles with the moral conflict of working within a system built on propaganda and violence. He secretly films the reality of what's happening in his own school.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5
