The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a variety of categories. The Best Picture category is the most prestigious award, and given to the best film of the year as voted by the Academy members. Read on to discover every Best Picture winner from the inaugural ceremony to the recent one and find out where to stream them online using platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney+ and more!
Also known as the Oscars, the first Academy Awards were held on May 16, 1929. Wings, a silent film starring Clara Bow and Charles “Buddy” Rogers, was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture. The latest recipient, Oppenheimer, marked director Christopher Nolan's first ever Oscar win.
Where can I watch every Best Picture winner online?
The following list is a complete list of Best Picture winners from 1929 to 2024 and where you can watch them online right now. Use the filters provided to browse titles via its age rating, IMDb score, release year and more!