Who’s Who: Written and directed by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee (all of whom are up for Academy Awards).
The Basics: Tensions erupt within a wealthy farming family when a sweet and stoic rancher (Jesse Plemons) marries a nice single mom (Kirsten Dunst), much to the dismay of his grouchy brother (Benedict Cumberbatch).
Its Chances: This is the clear frontrunner. It’s nominated right down to the rafters—with 12 nods, it’s up for more awards than every other film—and it’s been on a pretty clean sweep all awards season, winning top prizes at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, and nearly every other event that gives out trophies.
How pissed would people be if it wins? Pretty much everyone not named Sam Elliott would be cool with this Best Picture pick.
