50 Films from the 98th Oscars

This short film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Dorothy, a woman living alone in her old age, and JJ, her young neighbor. Their connection starts when JJ's football lands in Dorothy's garden, sparking a gentle bond. The…

Seeking a fresh start away from difficult pasts, twin brothers return to their hometown. Instead of peace, they find a more sinister threat awaits them.

In the late 1990s, ambitious mixed martial artist Mark Kerr strives for world domination in the sport. He's also struggling with opioid addiction and a turbulent relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn.

In the distant future, ten-year-old Arco experiences an accident during his first flight in a special suit, sending him hurtling into the past. Iris, a girl also ten years old from 2075, rescues him and works tirelessly to find a…

In a kingdom where beauty is highly valued, Elvira struggles to compete with her stunning stepsister, determined to win the prince's affection at all costs.

A bear cub, left alone after losing his mother, finds an unlikely protector in a large evergreen tree. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when the cub's growing appetite for discarded food leads him into perilous situations.

Amélie's world is a quiet puzzle until a chance encounter with chocolate sparks her curiosity. Forming a close bond with Nishio-san, the family housekeeper, Amélie begins to see the beauty of nature and the deeper emotions within her family's seemingly…

Three sisters lead isolated lives on a remote island, each residing in their own home. Unexpectedly, they find themselves compelled to rent out one of their houses.

A father and son travel to a remote rave in the Moroccan mountains. They are searching for their daughter and sister, Marina, who vanished months prior at a different rave. Feeling drawn by destiny, they join a group of ravers…

This true story follows two struggling musicians who start a lively Neil Diamond tribute band. It's a heartwarming tale about finding romance and pursuing passions, no matter their age.

Driven by ambition, Dr. Victor Frankenstein creates a living being through a shocking experiment. This act unleashes a series of devastating consequences, ultimately destroying both the scientist and his horrifying creation.

Elio, a space enthusiast with a vivid imagination, embarks on a journey into the cosmos. He encounters unusual alien beings, faces a major galactic problem, and begins to understand his own identity.

Retired racing champion Sonny Hayes is persuaded to return to the sport as the leader of a failing Formula 1 team. He takes on the responsibility of guiding a promising young driver, all while pursuing a final opportunity for victory.

Samir, an Arab butcher, finds himself fighting to clear his name and keep his job after his manager wrongly accuses him of taking down hostage posters. The situation escalates as rising prejudice threatens to overwhelm him.

Following the war against the RDA and the death of their son, Jake Sully and Neytiri encounter a new danger on Pandora: the Ash People. This aggressive Na'vi tribe is led by the ruthless Varang. Jake’s family must fight to…

On a single night, nearly the entire class of students from a small town vanishes without a trace. The unexplained disappearance of the children leaves the community desperate to understand who or what is responsible.

In Tel Aviv, activists hold weekly silent vigils to protest the war in Gaza and honor the children who have died. Many view their demonstration as a betrayal, but it's an act of defiance meant to force a confrontation with…

Following their success in solving Zootopia's most significant case, rookie officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are drawn into a complex mystery with the arrival of Gary De'Snake, who throws the city into chaos. To solve the case, Judy and…

This short film adapts a 19th-century story by Ivan Turgenev. It centers on a group of disheartened men in a humble pub who forge an unexpected bond during a spontaneous singing competition.

A journalist and a photographer travel the country documenting the bedrooms left behind by children who have died in school shootings.

In early 20th-century America, a logger lives a peaceful life, marked by both love and heartbreak, amidst a period of significant transformation.

This is a poignant story of a young girl consumed by grief, the boy who cherishes her, and the devastating consequences when greed corrupts their kindness.

Five years after Jurassic World Dominion, Zora Bennett, a covert operations expert, leads a team on a secret mission to obtain genetic material from the three largest dinosaurs in the world. Their mission overlaps with a family whose boat capsizes,…

Feeling disconnected from his current life, Ray looks forward to the peaceful and happy retirement he envisions.

Bob, a former revolutionary now living in isolation with his strong-willed daughter Willa, struggles with paranoia and drug use. Sixteen years after his past was buried, his old enemy reappears, and Willa disappears. Bob must now find her, forcing him…

A compelling tale of love and grief that became the inspiration for William Shakespeare's enduring play, Hamlet.

Marty Mauser, a young man with aspirations others dismiss, experiences a transformative journey to achieve his ambitions.

Linda's world unravels as she struggles with her child's unexplained illness, a distant husband, a missing person, and a strained relationship with her therapist.

Prisoners within one of the nation's most dangerous penal systems risk everything to reveal a hidden truth.

January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers answer an urgent call. A five-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, desperately asking for help. While staying connected with her, they work tirelessly to dispatch an ambulance to her…

Nagasaki, 1964. After his father, a yakuza boss, dies, fifteen-year-old Kikuo is mentored by a renowned kabuki actor. He joins the actor's son, Shunsuke, in their commitment to this traditional theater. Over many years, the two young men develop together,…

On March 31, 1943, songwriting legend Lorenz Hart grapples with his diminished self-belief at Sardi's restaurant. He witnesses his former partner, Richard Rodgers, celebrating the premiere of his revolutionary musical, "Oklahoma!"

England, 1813. During a highly anticipated marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot experiences her first period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, misinterprets the blood as an injury, revealing a significant gap in his formal education.

Driven by a deep belief in conspiracy theories, two young men kidnap the CEO of a large corporation. They are convinced she is an extraterrestrial with plans to destroy Earth.

This is a heartwarming story about two poets, Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, navigating love and loss as they face what could be their last year together. They discover resilience and humor amidst the challenges.

This documentary uses police bodycam footage to examine how a prolonged conflict between neighbors escalated to a deadly outcome. The film explores themes of fear and prejudice, alongside the implications of Stand Your Ground laws.

A man swims in the ocean, and the experience unlocks a flood of memories. These memories are all tied to water, spanning from his childhood to his present life. The film follows him as he takes one final swim.

In a world where kissing is a capital offense and purchases are made with slaps, Angine, a discontented woman, frequently visits a department store. She becomes drawn to a lively saleswoman there. Despite the law against it, the two women…

Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology specialist in his early 40s, is fleeing from something. He journeys to Recife during Carnival, driven by the hope of finding his son, only to discover the city isn't the refuge he'd envisioned.

K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey lead double lives. Beyond their sold-out concerts, the trio secretly uses their extraordinary abilities to safeguard their devoted fans from dangerous supernatural forces.

Nora and Agnes, sisters who haven't seen their father, the captivating director Gustav, in years, come together to reconnect with him. Gustav, hoping for a career revival, offers Nora a role in his new film. When she declines, Nora learns…

Sara Shahverdi, a 37-year-old woman who enjoys motorcycling, owns land, and is a former midwife, recently divorced and now a passionate community advocate, has just won a decisive victory in her isolated Iranian village. Her election sparks a flurry of…

VIVA VERDI offers a personal look at the lives of renowned opera singers and musicians as they navigate their later careers while teaching at Casa Verdi in Milan. The school was established by Giuseppe Verdi in 1896.

A quiet mechanic's past resurfaces when he meets someone who strongly reminds him of his brutal prison guard in Iran.

In Atlanta, an abortion clinic faces intense protests, and the operations director, Tracy, makes difficult choices to protect her staff and the people who seek their services.

This film offers a personal exploration of the life, work, and songwriting journey of Diane Warren, a highly successful and influential songwriter.

In March 2022, American filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, becoming the first American journalist to die reporting on the war. His brother and collaborator, Craig Renaud, retrieved Brent's body and footage from Ukraine, bringing them…

Three donkeys stumble upon a deserted observatory in a mysterious desert, and in doing so, discover the universe. This is a visually rich and cinematic story about the nature of storytelling itself.

A father, driven by determination, puts everything on the line to save a teacher and her students as they are threatened by a large wildfire.

With 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…