Discover 3 Must-See Oscar Winners on Netflix, Including 'The Hurt Locker'!

The 2026 Oscars ceremony will air on Sunday. For those interested in past Oscar-winning films, Netflix offers a selection of notable winners available for streaming.

While Netflix has yet to claim the Best Picture award for its original content, it features three remarkable Best Picture winners from past years. These films have captured significant attention and are worth revisiting.

'Titanic' (1997)

Titanic, once the highest-grossing film, defied early skepticism to become iconic. Directed by James Cameron, it stars Kate Winslet as young Rose and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson. The story follows their romance amidst the looming disaster of the Titanic's fate.

Viewers can stream Titanic on Netflix through March 15.

'The Hurt Locker' (2008)

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, who became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director, The Hurt Locker explores the tense life of bomb disposal soldiers in Iraq. It stars Jeremy Renner as Sergeant First Class William James, whose risky methods cause tension among his team.

The film is available on Netflix until March 30.

'12 Years a Slave' (2012)

Based on Solomon Northup’s autobiography, 12 Years a Slave recounts his harrowing journey from freedom to enslavement and eventual liberation. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Northup alongside Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o.

This impactful film is streaming now on Netflix.