2022 Oscar-Nominated Films

Last updated: March 10, 2023

Camera flashes, glitzy fashion, the famed red carpet! It's nearly time for one of the biggest nights in Hollywood: the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Filmmakers, actors, film crews, and fans get together to celebrate the best of the best movies from the previous year. Below you'll find a list of nominated films, from Best Picture to Best in Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our reviews to see which would make a great family movie night -- and which should be left to older teens and adults -- then tune in to see which ones take home the Oscar on Sunday, March 27, on ABC. For last year's nominees (2020 movies honored in 2021), check out our list of 2021 Oscar-Nominated Films. Looking for a sure hit for your family? Catch our favorite movies from 2021.

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Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

November 24, 2021 2021 PG (99 minutes)

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MOVIE

Luca

age 6+

Sweet fish-out-of-water story about friendship, adventure.

June 18, 2021 2021 PG (95 minutes)

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Robin Robin

age 6+

Short film has catchy songs, great characters, mean cat.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2021)

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Raya and the Last Dragon

age 8+

Charming, epic adventure mixes monsters, humor, heart.

March 5, 2021 2021 PG (114 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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MOVIE

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

age 11+

Funny, poignant, thrilling MCU adventure; action violence.

September 3, 2021 2021 PG-13 (132 minutes)

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

age 11+

Fun, funny, touching Spidey sequel has comic book violence.

December 17, 2021 2021 PG-13 (148 minutes)

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Writing with Fire

age 11+

Inspiring, powerful docu about Indian women journalists.

November 26, 2021 2021 NR (93 minutes)

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Cruella

age 12+

Disney villain is de Vilishly delightful, daring, and dark.

May 28, 2021 2021 PG-13 (134 minutes)

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CODA

age 13+

Heartwarming, salty story about hearing teen in deaf family.

August 13, 2021 2021 PG-13 (111 minutes)

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Coming 2 America

age 13+

Murphy still rules in hilarious but suggestive sequel.

March 5, 2021 2021 PG-13 (104 minutes)

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MOVIE

Dune

age 13+

Lots of fighting in vivid but long sci-fi adaptation.

October 22, 2021 2021 PG-13 (155 minutes)

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Free Guy

age 13+

Likable video game comedy has guns, explosive action.

August 13, 2021 2021 PG-13 (115 minutes)

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King Richard

age 13+

Winning biopic of tennis stars' dad has language, violence.

November 19, 2021 2021 PG-13 (138 minutes)

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Lead Me Home

age 13+

Homelessness is a humanitarian issue; violence, drug use.

November 18, 2021 2021 PG-13 (40 minutes)

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MOVIE

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

age 13+

Excellent music doc mixes pop culture, social commentary.

June 25, 2021 2021 PG-13 (117 minutes)

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

age 13+

Sympathetic redemption tale has drug use, sexual situations.

September 17, 2021 2021 PG-13 (126 minutes)

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MOVIE

tick, tick...BOOM!

age 13+

Moving tribute to late composer has language, drinking.

November 12, 2021 2021 PG-13 (115 minutes)

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West Side Story (2021)

age 13+

Dazzling musical adaptation has violence, language.

March 15, 2022 2022 PG-13 (156 minutes)

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Audible

age 14+

Poignant short docu has language, teen suicide.

July 1, 2021 2021 PG-13 (39 minutes)

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