8 Golden Globe-Nominated Movies You Can Rent at Home
The Golden Globe nominations came out during the holiday season, which couldn’t be better timing. Now you can use your precious vacation days to catch up and watch all the nominated films and actors you haven’t had a chance to see all year—and you don’t even have to leave your house. Scroll down to find out which eight nominated films are fully rentable. Watch and get ready for the Golden Globes, which take place on Jan. 10.
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Mad Max: Fury Road
This post-apocalyptic sc-fi adventure starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy should be your top priority. It earned two nominations: One for Best Motion Picture, Drama and one for Best Director for George Miller. It’s about time you see what all the fuss is about.
Where to Rent: Amazon, iTunes, Netflix, Google Play and Redbox
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Ex Machina
This artificial intelligence sci-fi flick starring Oscar Isaac and Domnhall Gleeson as programmers will thrill—and perhaps scare—you, thanks to the flawless portrayal of a fully A.I. woman by Alicia Vikander. No wonder she scored a nod for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture.
Where to Rent: Netflix, Amazon, Redbox, Google Play, iTunes
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Danny Collins
Al Pacino earned a nod for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy for his titular role in this film, which co-stars Jennifer Garner, Annette Bening, and Bobby Cannavale. In it, Pacino plays an aging rock star who discovers his whole career could have been changed by receiving a letter telling him to stick to his vision by John Lennon.
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Trainwreck
Amy Schumer’s hilarious film about a commitment-phobe turned monogamist earned her two nominations: Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy.
Where to Rent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Netflix
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Spy
Melissa McCarthy’s turn as a behind-the-scenes spy named Susan Cooper who is forced to take a turn in the field to save her co-worker (Jude Law) earned her a Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy.
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Inside Out
This brilliant movie teaches kids about emotions through the story of Riley, an 11-year-old girl who is uprooted from her midwestern home when her family moves to San Francisco. Her emotions, a combination of joy, sadness, fear, disgust, and anger, help her through this difficult time, as well as her lovable imaginary friend, Bing Bong. Look for the recognizable voices, like Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, and more. The movie earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
Where to Rent: Redbox, Amazon, Google Play, iTunes
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Shaun the Sheep Movie
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Infinitely Polar Bear
Mark Ruffalo earned a Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy nomination for his role as the manic depressive Cameron, a loyal husband dealing raising his two daughters in 1970s Boston, while his wife (Zoe Saldana) goes off to school.
Where to Rent: iTunes
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By Sharon Clott Kanter Sharon Clott Kanter