Directed by Brazilian Walter Salles, and co-produced with France, the film picked up nominations for best picture, best international feature, and best actress, for Fernanda Torres. The combined nomination in the two top movie categories is unprecedented for Brazil,

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.

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.