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 we’ve 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, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the list in alphabetical order:
Limited Release Date: December 25, 2014
Wide Release Date: January 16, 2015
Still In Theaters?:
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
Wide Release Date: November 7, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, Big Hero 6 is currently playing in 1,580 theaters nationwide.
DVD Release Date: February 24, 2015
Digital Release Date: February 3, 2015
Birdman
Limited Release Date: October 17, 2014
Wide Release Date: November 14, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but Birdman is currently only playing in 228 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: February 17, 2015
The Boxtrolls
Wide Release Date: September 26, 2015
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but The Boxtrolls is currently only playing in 114 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally.
DVD Release Date: January 20, 2015
Digital Release Date: December 23, 2014
Limited Release Date: July 11, 2014
Wide Release Date: August 15, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but Boyhood is currently only playing in 20 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally or buy on DVD.
DVD Release Date: January 6, 2015
Digital Release Date: December 9, 2014
Foxcatcher
Wide Release Date: November 14, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but Foxcatcher is currently only playing in 237 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: February 17, 2015
Wide Release Date: October 3, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but Gone Girl is currently only playing in 253 theaters nationwide. It is available to rent digitally and buy on DVD.
DVD Release Date: January 13, 2015
Digital Release Date: December 23, 2014
Limited Release Date: March 7, 2014
Wide Release Date: March 28, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
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.
DVD Release Date: June 17, 2014
Digital Release Date: June 3, 2014
Wide Release Date: June 13, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
No, How To Train Your Dragon 2 is no longer in theaters, but available to rent digitally and buy on DVD.
DVD Release Date: November 11, 2014
Digital Release Date: October 21, 2014
The Imitation Game
Limited Release Date: November 28, 2014
Wide Release Date: December 25, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, The Imitation Game is currently playing in 1,566 theaters nationwide
DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated February/March 2015
Into the Woods
Wide Release Date: December 25, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, Into the Woods is currently playing in 2,833 theaters nationwide.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: March 24, 2015
The Judge
Wide Release Date:October 10, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
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.
DVD Release Date: January 27, 2015
Digital Release Date: December 30, 2014
Selma
Limited Release Date: December 25, 2014
Wide Release Date: January 9, 2015
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, Selma is currently playing in 2,179 theaters nationwide.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated May 2015
Song of the Sea
Limited Release Date: December 19, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
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.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: March 17, 2015
Still Alice
Wide Release Date: January 16, 2015
Still In Theaters?:
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
Limited Release Date: October 17, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
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.
DVD Release Date: February 17, 2015
The Theory of Everything
Limited Release Date: November 7, 2014
Wide Release Date: November 26, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, The Theory of Everything is currently playing in 408 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.
DVD Release Date: February 17, 2015
Digital Release Date: February 3, 2015
Two Days, One Night
Limited Release Date: December 24, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
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
Limited Release Date: October 10, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, but Whiplash is currently only playing in 69 theaters nationwide. It will be available to rent digitally and on DVD next month.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: February 24, 2015
Wild
Limited Release Date: December 3, 2014
Wide Release Date: December 19, 2014
Still In Theaters?:
Yes, Wild is currently playing in 1,286 theaters nationwide.
DVD/ Digital Release Date: Estimated March/April 2015
