Online Options For Oscar-Nominated Flicks Expand This Week

More movies and cheaper options arrive online this week for movie fans still needing to catch up on Oscar-nominated flicks.

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Of the 62 full-length movies and shorts nominated for any category , 45 are available in some form online. That includes animated and live action shorts released by the cable channel Shorts HD.

One more title, the best picture nominee “Fences,” comes out online this Friday, leaving just 16 that you can see only in theaters.

Watching all 46 online will cost at least $173, assuming you already have subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or HBO Now. Focusing on just best picture and the four acting categories will still cost you nearly $70, not including the monthly subscriptions.

It’s the cost of improving your chances of winning the Oscar pool. The good news is that prices have fallen for a few titles since last week.

Here’s your viewing guide:

BEST PICTURE (AND DIRECTING)

None of the nine best picture nominees is available through a subscription service.

You can rent “Arrival,” ‘’Hacksaw Ridge,” ‘’Hell or High Water,” ‘’Manchester by the Sea” and “Moonlight” through Amazon, Google Play or Apple’s iTunes. “Fences” will be available for purchase only next Friday.

Rentals typically cost about $3 or $4, or a dollar more if you want them in high definition. Buying downloads usually cost about $15 for standard definition or $20 for HD. Shop around, as prices aren’t always the same at the various services. Based on the cheapest options, you’ll have to spend nearly $40 on the best picture movies.

You’ll need to visit a theater for “Hidden Figures,” ‘’La La Land” and “Lion.” They aren’t expected online before Sunday’s ceremony.

On the plus side, you’ll also get to watch all the nominees for best directing; all five nominees are also up for best picture.