14. American Pastoral

American Pastoral, directed by Ewan McGregor in 2016, had Oscar bait written all over it with its heavy themes of family, identity, and political turmoil. Starring McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, and Dakota Fanning, the film aimed for serious awards recognition but fell flat with critics. Although it garnered nominations at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, it didn’t live up to the hype. The film had a $26-million budget but struggled to make waves at the Oscars.
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Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty