12 Excellent Movies That Have Everything to Win an Oscar

For moviegoers, it’s time to take stock of the past year. And picking movies worthy of an Oscar nomination is one of the best ways to do that. In 2018 many amazing movies were released. Let’s remember together some of the possible contenders for the statuette, as well as other films that made the year brighter and more interesting.

At the awesome.club we really love good movies so we are pleased to share this
list of different and interesting high quality productions that can be nominated for the next Oscar edition.

A modern film about pop culture and violence, aspects that go hand in hand in the 21st century. The main character is a famous singer, with many psychological traumas, and who, years before, miraculously survived a school shooting organized by a classmate. This role is played by the smart and beautiful Natalie Portman, who deserves an Oscar nomination for her performance. Jude Law plays a supporting role.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 6.3.

Ben is a trouble making machine. On Christmas Eve, running away from a rehabilitation center, he ends up at his mother’s house, who loves him but is already tired. She welcomes her son with open arms, but soon realizes that Ben hasn’t changed and that she shouldn’t expect anything from him except new problems. How far will this strong woman go to save her son? Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges make the viewer live a true drama in their own flesh.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 6.8.

This honest and modern film shows the difficulties of growing up. It talks about the problems of a normal teenager, an eighth grader named Kayla. She is a shy girl who, to overcome her fears and complexes, runs a vlog about self-esteem and self-love. But, like anyone at this stage of life, she has difficulties. The film, whose themes reach the heart of the audience, has every possibility of being nominated for an Oscar for “Best Original Screenplay”.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.6.

Erin infiltrates a criminal gang. During an arduous service, she falls in love with her colleague, but soon a special operation goes wrong and causes a real tragedy. Erin then finds the strength to exact revenge, and she’s unlikely to stop. For this role, Nicole Kidman looks absolutely unrecognizable, which, along with her talent as a performer, will certainly earn her a nomination for “Best Actress”.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 6.6.

David (Steve Carell) can’t understand how his beloved son (Timothée Chalamet), a smart and nice boy, turned into a hopeless addict. After all, he grew up in a rich and loving family, and he always studied. What did the parents miss to make their beloved son take the wrong path? It is very possible that both actors (Carell and Chalamet) will be nominated for the highest award in cinema.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.3.

This dramatic comedy is based on true events and tells the story of a journalist who, out of necessity, begins to forge letters from celebrities. Good dialogues, an interesting story and intense characters, especially the journalist, played by Melissa McCarthy, whom we are used to seeing in comedies. Many critics say that the actress will receive an Oscar nomination for this work, and we believe that she deserves it.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.6.

Earl is 87 years old, he has stopped getting along with his wife, his children have forgotten about him and his private affairs have derailed. It was then that he was offered a simple job: transporting loads from one place to another. Soon, Earl realizes that the service isn’t just like a transporter, but that those who contacted him have other intentions. Due to Clint Eastwood’s magnificent work as an actor and director, it is possible that this film will receive several nominations.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.3.

At the center of the plot is a young woman of African-American descent who is expecting a child from her fiance. But her happiness is threatened when the young man is accused of rape. The protagonist refuses to believe that her beloved could have done something like that, and tries with all her might to prove her innocence. A heartfelt drama about racism, created by the same team of Moonlight: Under the Moonlightwinner of the Oscar for “Best Film” in 2017.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.1.

Cameron is a sweet teenager, sent by her aunt to a religious center to deal with her homosexual inclinations. An innovative, tender and thoughtful film about accepting people as they are. It should deserve a nomination in the “Best Adapted Screenplay” category.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 6.8.

Some happily married women become widows the same night when their husbands are killed trying to commit a robbery. Now, they will have to answer for their spouse’s actions, find out who set them up and finish the job themselves. A crime drama full of feminist spirit, which can receive nominations for “Best Director” or performances (starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki).

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.4.

A charming film in black and white, which follows the story of a large family in the bustling Mexico of the early 70s. The great Alfonso Cuarón manages to make monumental cinema, and has a great chance of getting the nomination for “Best Director”.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 8.6.

Pastor Toller is going through a very dark period in his life: his son died in Iraq and he is divorced. More problems arise when one of his parishioners asks him to speak with her husband. After the conversation, the man commits suicide, and Reverend Toller, in his thoughts, constantly returns to this conversation. A strong drama starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried.

Ranking in movie ranking IMDb (from 0 to 10): 7.1.

Which movies on this list have you seen? For which production (even if it’s not part of this compilation) would you give an Oscar?