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 two-part drama from rising star director Trey Edward Shults (It Comes at Night, Krisha) centering on members of a family (led by Sterling K. Brown) in crisis.
Why is it a contender? It received a mostly positive reception from critics at the fall festivals—and the critics who love it have been extremely enthusiastic in their praise.
What are its chances? Some critics felt the film's bifurcated structure resulted in an uneven film. And it might be too under the radar to crack the best picture field, though a successful theatrical run could change that.
When can I see it? November 15
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