What streaming-produced films that deserve to be a part of film canon?
With Oscar season having wrapped up, I've been thinking about all the films that never got recognized in awards shows because they were produced by and for streaming services.
Here's my nominees:
The Report: An investigation thriller starring Adam Driver. True story of the guy who investigated and blew the whistle on the CIAs use of torture after 9/11.
Thirteen Lives: How did a Ron Howard film go unnoticed by the public? True story of the cave divers - possibly the only divers in the WORLD qualified - have to save thirteen children from a flooded cave (2.5 kilometers) in Thailand. It's one of those films where there are no bad guys, just a group of capable people coming together to solve a problem. Kind of gives The Martian or Apollo 13 vibes in that way.
Marriage Story: I don't think I need to say much here. This one actually did get some attention during it's Oscar season.
Manchester by the Sea: This has a following. Set in Boston, a man destroyed by incredible guilt is forced into taking in his nephew. He's clearly not up to the task of helping his nephew deal with the loss of his parents. It has two of the most heart wrenching scenes I've seen. Simply incredible.
Posted Mar 16, 2025, 1:04 AM UTC