As luck would have it, this year’s crop of best picture Oscar nominees – ten movies, to be exact – are largely available for viewing from the comfort of your own home.

Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday, awards-watchers expected to see the titles "Emilia Pérez," "Conclave" and "Wicked" in the lineup. But the gripping, humane Brazilian drama "I'm Still Here" was a surprise inclusion on the Best Picture list.

Every contender for best picture comes with enough critical and/or commercial heft to have at least some argument for the throne (make that the papal ring). But all claims are not equal. So let’s rank the 10 nominees from least to most deserving.