Oscars 2024: Nominees vs the books that inspired them

The movie tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a scientist who played a role in the Manhattan Project, resulting in the development of the atomic bomb.

Barbie resides in Barbieland, a world of perfection, music, and vibrant colors. One day, she makes a bold decision to explore the real world. However, when the CEO of Mattel learns of her intentions, he will stop at nothing to prevent her from leaving Barbieland and return her to her packaging.

In 1920s Oklahoma, oil wealth fuels a wave of murders targeting the Osage Nation. Mollie, an Osage woman, joins forces with a young FBI agent to fight corruption and find justice for her people amidst a web of greed and betrayal. Based on a true story, the story was largely suppressed for nearly a century —until journalist David Grann published his book.

Witness the extraordinary story and remarkable transformation of Bella Baxter, a young woman who is revived from the dead by the brilliant and unconventional scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Prepare to be captivated by this incredible journey of Bella’s resurrection and subsequent evolution.

The movie follows a young man who, after the death of his father, must move to his uncle’s house and deal with the profound spiritual upheaval that has occurred in his life.

The film portrays an array of stories, with the primary focus on Henry Sugar, gifted with the ability to see through objects and foresee the future, all thanks to a pilfered book.

Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison, the author, is frustrated because his recent work hasn’t gained traction with publishers. Meanwhile, a book titled ‘We’s Lives in Da Ghetto’ by Sinatra Golden becomes a bestseller, leaving Monk simmering with jealousy.

The film recounts the extraordinary real-life tale of athlete Diana Nyad. At 60 years old, with the assistance of her closest friend and coach, she makes a resolute commitment to fulfill her lifelong aspiration: an arduous 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.

Flamin’ Hot depicts the life of Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor who utilized his Mexican American roots and upbringing to transform Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a game-changing snack that disrupted the food industry and gained worldwide recognition.

Flamin’ Hot depicts the life of Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor who utilized his Mexican American roots and upbringing to transform Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a game-changing snack that disrupted the food industry and gained worldwide recognition.

Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, along with his wife Hedwig, relentlessly work towards creating an idyllic life for their family in a house and garden located adjacent to the camp.

A musical adaptation based on Alice Walker’s novel, portraying the enduring challenges faced by an African American woman residing in the southern United States during the early 1900s.