17 Oscar bait movies that failed to win the award

House of Gucci (2021), Diana (2013), Vice (2018)
House of Gucci (2021), Diana (2013), Vice (2018)

9. Don't Look Up

Don't Look Up (Image via Hyperobject Industries)
Don't Look Up (Image via Hyperobject Industries)

With stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep, Don’t Look Up screamed Oscar bait. The movie had a hefty budget of $75 million and combined satire, climate change themes, and an A-list cast to aim for award season glory. Directed by Adam McKay in 2021, the film did snag a few Oscar nominations but went home empty-handed. While it won some smaller awards, critics felt its humour was too on-the-nose, making it more divisive than impactful.

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Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty