As Greta Gerwig’s much-acclaimed Barbie gears up for its Netflix premiere on December 21,

here’s a curated list of Oscar-winning films to stream while you wait:

Saving Private Ryan

Set during World War II, this action-packed epic follows a group of soldiers on a mission to rescue Private James Francis Ryan

Inception

A mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a professional thief who invades subconscious minds to steal secrets

Jerry Maguire

Tom Cruise stars as a sports agent who faces a moral dilemma when he exposes corrupt practices at work

The Matrix

This futuristic classic pits humanity against intelligent machines in a simulated reality

The Godfather

A timeless tale of power, family, and crime, following the Corleone family's rise and struggles in the mafia world

Blade Runner 2049

A visually stunning sequel where Ryan Gosling’s character uncovers buried secrets that could change society

Bonus: Two Distant Strangers

This poignant Oscar-winning short film tackles police brutality and systemic racism through a time-loop narrative

Which one are you adding to your watchlist before Barbie? 🎥✨