Stream “Nickel Boys” Best Picture Oscar Nominee on Prime Video

The Oscars are a big deal in Hollywood, and the Best Motion Picture category is especially coveted. This year, one of the nominees for Best Picture is ‘Nickel Boys,’ a film set in the Jim Crow-era that tells the story of Elwood Curtis, a young black teenager who ends up in an abusive reform school. Starring Ethan Herisse as Elwood and Brandon Wilson as Turner, the movie delves into their struggle to survive in a challenging environment.

‘Nickel Boys’ was released in December 2024 and has garnered over $3 million worldwide. If you’re interested in watching this Oscar-nominated film, you can rent it on Amazon Prime Video. The movie has received two Academy Award nominations: Best Motion Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Despite having fewer nominations than other films in its category, ‘Nickel Boys’ is definitely worth a watch.

While ‘Nickel Boys’ may not have taken home any awards at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Critics’ Choice Awards, or the Golden Globes, it has won recognition at some local film festivals and smaller ceremonies. So, if you’re rooting for an underdog this award season, ‘Nickel Boys’ might just be the film for you. Prices and availability are accurate at the time of writing, but may change. So, grab your popcorn and settle in to enjoy ‘Nickel Boys’ on Prime Video.