Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies in Canada and who has the best price

The 93rd Academy Awards came to a close on Sunday night, offeringa slightly long and definitely unique showcase of the past year's biggest films.

But with theatre closures caused bythe COVID-19 pandemic in parts of the world, many bigger productions decided to push their release datesfrom 2020 into 2021 and beyond. That left a slate of films many audiences hadn't previously heard of and confusion in many cases over where to watch them.

Many Canadian cable and satellite providers like Shaw and Rogers offer a number of these movies to rent through their "on demand" services. Butfor those who rely on streaming platforms instead of traditional TV,some films can bedifficult to find.

To help, CBC compiled a list of the award show's major nominees, where you can stream or rent them in Canada and who has the cheapest options.

Nomadland

Where to watch: Available to stream on Disney+

Chlo Zhao's film about an itinerant Amazon worker who lives in her van won top prizes at the Academy Awards, taking home best picture, best actress for Frances McDormand and best director.

The Father

Where to watch: Available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Cineplex, YouTube, TIFF

The Fatherwas adapted from French writer Florian Zeller's 2012play of the same nameand earned Anthony Hopkins a best actor Oscar. It's available for rent from various streamers, but the price can be high. Currently, Amazon is offeringit for the lowest price at $14.99.

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix

Although Aaron Sorkin'sThe Trial of the Chicago 7has been in the works for years and pulled in sixnominations, it left the Oscars with zero trophies.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Where to watch: Available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Both Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield, the film's two stars, receivedbest supporting actor nominations for their role in this biopic, with Kaluuya taking home the honour. At $24.99, it is currently one of the most expensive of the selections. As of this writing, Cineplex does not have the film available to rent, but does have a 4K HDRversion available for purchase at $29.99.

Minari

Where to watch:Available to rent on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Cineplex, Amazon Prime, TIFF

Minari's Yuh-jungYoun, nominated for best supporting actress, became the first Korean actor to win an Academy Award. She gave an endearing shout-out in her acceptance speech to Brad Pitt, who presented the award and was a co-producer of the film, which is currently rentingfor a pricey $19.99.

Promising Young Woman

Where to watch: Available to rent on Cineplex, Google Play, Apple TV, YouTube

Promising Young Woman, a risqu genre-blending story about revenge,is one of the cheaper options on the list. Cineplex currently has it for the lowest price, at $4.99.

Sound of Metal

Where to watch: Available to stream on Hoopla;available to rent on Apple TV, Google Play, Cineplex, YouTube, TIFF

Riz Ahmed's turn as a deaf drummer took home both best editing and best sound awards. It's available to stream for free from Hoopla which works through participating libraries and to rent on various platforms. Google Play and YouTube offer the film for $4.99, though for $1more, TIFF and Apple TV offer it in high-definition.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix

Ma Rainey's Black Bottomonly managed to snag wins for best makeup and hairstyling and best costume design, despite being up foracting awards including Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman. The film is available for streaming on Netflix.

Another Round

Where to watch: Available to stream on Hoopla; available torent on Cineplex, Apple TV, TIFF, Google Play, YouTube

Thomas Vinterberg's comedy won best international feature film, and the director said he made it as a "monument" tohis daughter, who diedjust days before filming began.At $4.99, Cineplex has the lowest rentalprice. Google Play and YouTubearethe most expensiveat $6.99, though they are high-definition options.

Pieces of a Woman

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix.

Pieces of a Womanwas another disappointing showing for Netflix, going without a single award. Still, the film saw strong reviews last year at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival, where star Vanessa Kirby won the Volpi Cup for best actress.

My Octopus Teacher

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix

It wasn't all bad for Netflix. Despite missing out on some of the more prominent awards, the streaming giant was awarded more trophies than any other studio withMy Octopus Teacherone of those winners. The film, about an unlikely relationship between a cephalopod and a human, took 10years to make and ended up winningbest documentary feature.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Where to watch: Available to rent on Google Play, Cineplex, YouTube

The United States vs. Billie Holiday, which was shot in Montreal, didn't come away with any Oscars. Still, it is one of the cheaper options on the list, andis available to rent from multiple sources, all with the price point of $4.99.

One Night in Miami ...

Where to watch: Available to stream on Amazon Prime

Regina King's adaptedOne Night in Miami ... about a fictional meeting between Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke sold to Amazon shortly before it made its TIFF premiere. It stars Canadian actor Eli Goree as Clay, before the legendary boxer changed his name to Muhammad Ali.

Hillbilly Elegy

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix

One more Netflix film failed to deliver on expectations.Hillbilly Elegydid not deliver star Glenn Close her Oscar after eight nominations. Close is now the most Oscar-nominated woman to never win, although she did have a viral moment doing "Da Butt" dance at the evening's awards.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Where to watch: Available to stream on Amazon Prime

Borat Subsequent Moviefilmdidn't manage to turn its nominations best adapted screenplay and best supporting actress for breakout star Maria Bakalova into wins, but it did break another record. According to the Guinness World Records, it is the film with the longest title to be nominated for an Oscar, with 110 characters. To her credit, Oscars presenterRegina King managed to get through most of the name without stumbling.

Over the Moon

Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix

Over the Moon, a collaboration betweenPearl Studio, Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures, went somewhat under the radar in this year's awards season. It had stiff competitionin the best animated feature film category,despite beingheralded by Variety as a "dazzling" film that honours Chinese culture.

Soul

Where to watch: Available to stream on Disney+

Pixar's long-awaitedSoulended up capturing the trophy for best animated feature film alongside best original score.

Wolfwalkers

Where to watch: Available to stream on Apple TV

Wolfwalkers, another nominee in the animated feature film category,is the hand-drawn spiritual sequel toSong of the SeaandThe Secret of Kells the final instalment in an "Irish folklore trilogy," directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.

Onward

Where to watch: Available to stream on Disney+; available to rent on Google Play, Cineplex, YouTube, Amazon Prime

Onward, starring Tom Holland and Chris Pratt,was Pixar's secondentryin the animated feature film category. While it's available to stream on Disney+, those without a subscription have lots of other options for renting virtually all forthe same price of $4.99, thoughVidotronusers (for both French and English language versions of the movie) can pay 50 cents less.

A Concerto is a Conversation

Where to watch: Available for free from NYT, Breakwater Studios

Canada's big entry at the 93rd Academy Awards didn't win its category of short documentary, but co-director Ben Proudfoot said that wasn't the point. In an interview with CBC, Halifax-raised Proudfootsaid the nomination alone was evidence thataudiences were connecting with the story. That, he said, was like a "ray of sunshine" into his life in what was otherwise a dark year.