Meet This Year's Best Picture Contenders
Which films from 2019 could contend for a best picture Oscar in early 2020? We have surveyed industry experts, reviewed the reviews, and examined the top performers at this year's major film festivals to come up with a list of 20-ish potential contenders. (They're listed alphabetically in the gallery above.) Of course, the ultimate best picture nominee list will include 10 or fewer titles (likely fewer), so not every one of these films will secure a nomination—but it's likely that all of the eventual nominees will be found in our list. The biggest wildcards are the handful of films that have yet to be screened for anyone; we'll point those out as we get to them.
What is it? A drama about the bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and the heroic security guard wrongly accused of perpetrating the attack.
Why is it a contender? It's directed by Clint Eastwood, and depicts a true story about an American hero.
What are its chances? Hard to say. Because Jewell didn't start filming until June, no one has seen the finished product yet. But it will make its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in two weeks—and if it receives strong reviews there, it could easily enter the best picture race. But the screenplay comes from Billy Ray, whose most recent films (Gemini Man, Terminator: Dark Fate) certainly don't inspire confidence.
When can I see it? December 13th.
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