The 2025 Oscars is just around the corner, which means every film buff you know is probably at their most insufferable right now. If you've been feeling out of this year's cinema loop, or if you're just needing a brief review, look no further. Below, find all the films that we've deemed essential viewing ahead of the award ceremony. Obviously, this includes all the Best Picture nominees, but also a few additional non-Best Picture standouts that deserve your attention, like Jeremy Strong's latest despicable character-study, and the acclaimed documentary that no U.S. distributor wants to touch.