54 Films Nominated for Academy Awards in 2019
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Period. End of Sentence.Movie · 2018 · 26m · DocumentaryTo improve women's health, a machine for making affordable, biodegradable sanitary pads is introduced to a rural Indian village. Local women are trained to operate the machine, producing and selling the pads. This provides them with economic independence and helps to reduce the shame surrounding menstruation within the community.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.8 - 2
Minding the GapMovie · 2018 · 93m · DocumentaryThree young men find solace in each other as they try to leave behind difficult family situations in their Rust Belt hometown. Years later, as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, long-held secrets emerge and put their decade-long friendship to the test.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 3
MotherMovie · 2019 · 128m · Drama, ThrillerIt's been ten years since Elena's six-year-old son vanished. The last contact she had with him was a phone call: he was lost on a French beach, separated from his father. Now, Elena lives on that same beach and runs a restaurant, slowly healing from the tragedy. But a chance encounter with a French teenager who bears a striking resemblance to her son reignites old wounds. Their developing relationship creates suspicion and turmoil for everyone around them.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 4
Mary Poppins ReturnsMovie · 2018 · 131m · Fantasy, Family, ComedyMary Poppins comes back to the Banks family, using her unique abilities to guide them through perilous situations with enchanting, song-filled escapades.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 5
Avengers: Infinity WarMovie · 2018 · 149m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionThe Avengers and their allies have faced threats beyond any single hero's ability to manage. Now, a new danger arrives from the cosmos: Thanos. This notorious intergalactic tyrant seeks to gather all six Infinity Stones, incredibly powerful artifacts. He intends to use them to reshape reality according to his own vision. Everything the Avengers have been fighting for culminates in this moment, with the future of Earth and existence hanging in the balance.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 6
A Star Is BornMovie · 2018 · 136m · Music, Drama, RomanceVeteran musician Jackson Maine meets and falls for Ally, a singer who is losing hope of achieving her ambitions. He encourages her to pursue her dream, launching her into the public eye. However, as Ally's career gains momentum, their personal relationship struggles due to Jackson's persistent inner turmoil.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 7
Ready Player OneMovie · 2018 · 140m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionAfter the death of the video game system's creator, a virtual competition is launched to determine the winner of his estate.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 8
Hale County This Morning, This EveningMovie · 2018 · 76m · DocumentaryThis film presents a series of intimate glimpses into the lives of people within a community, offering a deeply felt impression of the Historic South. It explores both the beauty of life there and the impact of racial structures, while also celebrating the power of dreams.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 9
Of Fathers and SonsMovie · 2017 · 99m · Documentary, WarTalal Derki returns to his native land and earns the trust of a radical Islamist family, documenting their lives for more than two years. His camera centers on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, offering an exceptionally rare look at what it's like to grow up within an Islamic Caliphate.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 10
RBGMovie · 2018 · 98m · DocumentaryAt 84, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remains driven by the lawyers who championed free speech during the Red Scare, and continues her tireless fight for equal rights. Through personal interviews and rare glimpses into her life, RBG shares the compelling story of her deep devotion to the Constitution and her husband Marty—revealing how these passions shaped a career that made her a symbol of justice on the Supreme Court.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 11
End GameMovie · 2018 · 40m · DocumentaryThis film uses a documentary approach to explore innovative doctors pushing the boundaries of medicine. They are committed to redefining our understanding of life and death.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 12
First ManMovie · 2018 · 141m · History, DramaThis film chronicles the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the historic space mission that culminated in his becoming the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 13
Black SheepMovie · 2018 · 27m · DocumentaryFollowing the murder of Damilola Taylor, Cornelius' family relocates from London. However, they soon realize their new town is plagued by racism. Faced with this hostility, Cornelius makes a desperate decision to protect himself.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 14
LifeboatMovie · 2018 · 34mGerman volunteers brave the dangerous Mediterranean Sea, rescuing refugees from overcrowded rafts that are departing Libya in the darkness of night.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 15
Isle of DogsMovie · 2018 · 101m · Adventure, Comedy, AnimationIn the future, a canine flu outbreak forces the mayor of a Japanese city to exile all dogs to an island that's also a garbage dump. The banished dogs must then undertake a challenging journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island searching for his lost pet.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 16
MiraiMovie · 2018 · 98m · Animation, Family, FantasyFeeling overlooked since his new baby sister arrived, four-year-old Kun starts encountering people and animals connected to his family's past within their unusual home. These encounters help him learn how to embrace his role as a big brother.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 17
A Quiet PlaceMovie · 2018 · 91m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionA family must live in complete silence to avoid being hunted by creatures that are drawn to noise.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 18
ShopliftersMovie · 2018 · 120m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerOn the edge of Tokyo, a tight-knit but impoverished group scrapes by with petty theft and odd jobs. Their precarious lives are disrupted when Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl. As the family bonds with her, long-hidden secrets emerge, challenging them to understand love, belonging, and the definition of family.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 19
One Small StepMovie · 2018 · 8m · Family, Animation, AdventureLuna, a spirited young Chinese-American girl, aspires to be an astronaut. Inspired by a rocket launch she sees on television, she's determined to explore space. Living in the city with her supportive father Chu, who runs a shoe repair business from their garage, Luna navigates the challenges of college while pursuing her ambitions.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 20
DetainedMovie · 2015 · 99mThis documentary offers a look inside the Swedish Migration Board's detention facility, where individuals await deportation. The film captures the constant proximity between those held and their guards, showcasing conversations during sleepless nights and moments of camaraderie like playing football. We follow Sophie, a 29-year-old who finds fulfillment in her work there; Sami, a 20-year-old detainee who maintains a defiant spirit; and Aina, a 47-year-old mother separated from her children, whose confinement intensifies as authorities intensify their efforts to remove her from the country.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 21
The WifeMovie · 2018 · 100m · DramaA woman reconsiders her life as she accompanies her husband to Stockholm. He is there to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 22
BlacKkKlansmanMovie · 2018 · 136m · Crime, Comedy, DramaColorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 23
FauveMovie · 2018 · 17m · DramaTwo boys working in a surface mine engage in a seemingly harmless power struggle, observed only by the natural world around them.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 24
The Ballad of Buster ScruggsMovie · 2018 · 132m · Western, Comedy, DramaThe film presents interconnected stories of six people in the American West shortly after the Civil War. It follows a skilled musician, a man planning a bank heist, two performers on a long journey, a solitary gold seeker, a woman seeking a new life westward, and a diverse group of strangers on a carriage trip.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 25
SkinMovie · 2019 · 20m · DramaA simple smile between a Black man and a white boy at a supermarket in a working-class town ignites a brutal gang war, culminating in a surprising and devastating consequence.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 26
ViceMovie · 2018 · 132m · Drama, ComedyFor the 2000 presidential election, George W. Bush chooses Dick Cheney, CEO of Halliburton Co., as his running mate. A seasoned political figure with experience as White House Chief of Staff, House Minority Whip, and Defense Secretary, Cheney is well-acquainted with government. After Bush wins the election by a close vote, Cheney begins leveraging his influence to significantly alter both domestic policy and international affairs.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 27
Ralph Breaks the InternetMovie · 2018 · 112m · Family, Animation, ComedyIn a video game world, villain Ralph and glitching game character Vanellope von Schweetz must journey into the World Wide Web to find a replacement part for Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Facing challenges beyond their experience, Ralph and Vanellope seek assistance from the internet's users – the netizens – including Yesss, the influential head algorithm behind the popular trend-setting site BuzzzTube.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 28
Green BookMovie · 2018 · 130m · Drama, Comedy, HistoryIn 1962, Tony Lip, a tough bouncer, takes a job driving pianist Don Shirley on a tour of the Deep South. At the time, African Americans depended on a guidebook called the Negro Motorist Green Book to find safe places to stay and services, as segregation laws restricted their options below the Mason-Dixon Line.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.2 - 29
Black PantherMovie · 2018 · 135m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionT'Challa returns to Wakanda to become the nation's new king. He quickly faces challenges to his rule, both from within Wakanda and from outside forces. To protect his country, T'Challa becomes the Black Panther, teaming up with Nakia, his mother, his sister, the Dora Milaje, and an American agent to stop Wakanda from being drawn into a global conflict.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 30
DetainmentMovie · 2018 · 30m · Drama, Crime, DocumentaryTwo ten-year-old boys are taken into police custody after being suspected of kidnapping and killing a young child.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 31
Incredibles 2Movie · 2018 · 118m · Action, Adventure, AnimationElastigirl rushes to the rescue as Mr. Incredible confronts his toughest challenge: managing the demands of his three children.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 32
Animal BehaviourMovie · 2018 · 14m · Comedy, AnimationA dog therapist named Dr. Clement leads a regular group therapy session for five animals struggling with emotional issues. The group consists of Lorraine, a leech with separation anxiety; Cheryl, a praying mantis who has trouble maintaining relationships; Todd, a pig battling an eating disorder; Jeffrey, a bird plagued by guilt; and Linda, an obsessive-compulsive cat.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 33
A Night at the GardenMovie · 2017 · 7m · Documentary, HistoryFootage from 1939 shows a large American Nazi rally held at Madison Square Garden. Approximately 20,000 people attended the event just before the start of World War II.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 34
Mary Queen of ScotsMovie · 2018 · 124m · Drama, HistoryIn 1561, Mary Stuart, the widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland and becomes its queen. This threatens Queen Elizabeth I of England, who also has a claim to the English throne. Both queens face betrayals, rebellions, and conspiracies, as well as the consequences of their own decisions. They experience the harsh realities of power, ultimately leading to a tragic end.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 35
CapernaumMovie · 2018 · 126m · DramaEscaping an uncaring home, a resourceful 12-year-old Lebanese boy commits a violent act and receives a five-year prison sentence. He then takes legal action, suing his parents to challenge the life they have provided for him.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.1 - 36
Can You Ever Forgive Me?Movie · 2018 · 106m · Drama, Crime, ComedyA successful biographer finds herself struggling to get her work published as tastes change. Faced with declining opportunities, she begins to use her skills for deceit.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 37
RomaMovie · 2018 · 135m · DramaMexico City, 1970s. Two women working as domestic servants provide support to a mother of four while her husband is away for a long time.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 38
MotherMovie · 2017 · 18m · Drama, ThrillerA simple phone call between Marta and her mother quickly becomes a desperate struggle against time. Marta receives a call from Iván, her six-year-old son who is vacationing in France with his father.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 39
Never Look AwayMovie · 2018 · 189m · Drama, Romance, HistoryKurt Barnert, a German artist who fled East Germany for West Germany, is haunted by memories of his childhood experiences under both Nazi and GDR rule.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 40
Solo: A Star Wars StoryMovie · 2018 · 135m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionWhile navigating a perilous criminal world, Han Solo encounters Chewbacca, his future co-pilot, and crosses paths with the infamous gambler Lando Calrissian.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 41
BaoMovie · 2018 · 8m · Animation, Family, FantasyA lonely elderly Chinese woman, struggling with the feeling of being alone now that her children are grown, experiences a surprising turn of events. One of her dumplings unexpectedly comes to life as a cheerful, playful little boy.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 42
MargueriteMovie · 2017 · 19m · DramaA woman in her later years forms a bond with her caregiver, sparking a connection that encourages her to confront hidden desires and ultimately find resolution with her history.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 43
Christopher RobinMovie · 2018 · 104m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyChristopher Robin, who once had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now, it’s up to his spirited stuffed animal friends – Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the others – to rekindle their friendship and remind him of the endless days of childlike wonder when doing nothing was the best thing of all.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 44
BorderMovie · 2018 · 110m · Fantasy, Drama, CrimeA border guard, skilled at spotting smugglers, faces a crisis when she encounters someone she can't definitively prove is guilty. This forces her to grapple with disturbing truths about both herself and humanity.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 45
At Eternity's GateMovie · 2018 · 111m · DramaVincent van Gogh, a celebrated yet deeply troubled artist, spends his last years in Arles, France, creating iconic paintings of the landscapes around him.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 46
Late AfternoonMovie · 2019 · 9m · Family, Animation, DramaFeeling adrift, Emily journeys inward, revisiting key moments from her past. Through these memories, she confronts her history and discovers a path toward fully embracing the present.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 47
The FavouriteMovie · 2018 · 120m · History, Comedy, DramaEngland, early 1700s. Queen Anne's close bond with Sarah Churchill is challenged by the arrival of Abigail Hill, Sarah's cousin. This sparks a sharp rivalry between the two women as they both compete for the Queen's favor.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 48
WeekendsMovie · 2017 · 16mIn 1980s Toronto, a young boy navigates the changing landscape of his life as he moves between the homes of his parents who have recently divorced.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 49
Free SoloMovie · 2018 · 100m · Documentary, AdventureThis film follows Alex Honnold's attempt to be the first person to free solo El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park. Without ropes or safety equipment, this climb is considered the most significant achievement in rock climbing.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 50
Cold WarMovie · 2018 · 88m · Romance, Music, DramaIn the aftermath of World War II in Poland, a man and a woman encounter one another. Despite their contrasting personalities and origins, they find themselves inexplicably drawn together, even though their connection seems destined for tragedy.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 51
First ReformedMovie · 2018 · 113m · DramaA pastor at a small upstate New York church begins a downward spiral following a deeply unsettling meeting with a volatile environmental activist and his pregnant wife.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 52
Bohemian RhapsodyMovie · 2018 · 135m · Music, DramaIn 1970, singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon form the rock band Queen, quickly achieving widespread popularity with their hit songs. However, as Mercury's personal life becomes increasingly chaotic, the band confronts its most significant obstacle: navigating success and excess while striving to remain united.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 53
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseMovie · 2018 · 117m · Animation, Action, AdventureMiles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager balancing school and family life, is suddenly bitten by a radioactive spider and gains incredible powers, mirroring those of Spider-Man. As Miles grapples with these newfound abilities, he uncovers a super collider built by Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk. The device inadvertently pulls individuals from other Spider-Man universes into his world.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.4 - 54
If Beale Street Could TalkMovie · 2018 · 120m · Romance, DramaWhen her fiancé is wrongly convicted of a crime, a pregnant African-American woman embarks on a determined journey to prove his innocence and secure his release.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
