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Catch an Oscar-Nominated Movie

The Academy Awards are Sunday. Have you seen all nine Best Picture nominees?

Film fans needing to catch up on the Academy Award-nominated movies before Oscar Sunday are in luck—several of the Best Picture nominees are still playing.

There are nine films contending for the Academy's top honor at the 85th Oscars:

Use the Moviefone search window above to find local showtimes for the films or—if you prefer a movie marathon at home—find Oscar-nominated movies available on On Demand by clicking here.

Buoyed by its Golden Globe win, Argo is considered the front-runner for Best Picture by many Hollywood watchers. Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty are also in the mix.

See the nominees in all categories here.

The Academy Awards air Sunday at 4 p.m. Pacific on ABC.

Movie buffs can download the free Oscars App. The app promises a "backstage pass" on Oscar Sunday, including the ability to control which awards show camera angles the user views and tips on how to throw a great Oscar-viewing party. One bar manager came up with five drinks inspired by Oscar nominees.

Dixon, what film will win Best Picture? Share your Oscar predictions in the comment section below.

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