Early Oscar Shouts for Elizabeth Olsen as ‘His Three Daughters’ Drops for Fans Worldwide

Published 09/24/2024, 12:26 AM EDT

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Netflix is out there building an unbeatable legacy, dropping jaw-dropping releases that keep fans glued to their screens. Last quarter, they crushed the competition in the streaming wars by attracting a sea of subscribers, even while making some bold budget cuts. Now, with Azazel Jacob’s His Three Daughters hitting the platform and Elizabeth Olsen’s performance stealing the show, Netflix is basically reserving its seat at next year's Academy Awards and fans just cannot get enough of either.

His Three Daughters originally premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023 and by October, Netflix had snatched up the global distribution rights. Fast forward to this year, the movie hit select theaters before dropping on Netflix on September 20. But what is really lighting up the internet is one heart-stopping scene by Elizabeth Olsen that shows her delivering an emotional monologue with a performance so raw and powerful, fans are absolutely losing it over her dedication.

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As word spread across the internet about His Three Daughters landing on Netflix, this particular scene had fans and tabloids tug their heartstrings non-stop. Elizabeth Olsen’s performance had everyone immediately screaming for her 2025 Oscar nomination! For those not in the loop, His Three Daughters is a 2023 American drama featuring a star-studded cast with Olsen, Carrie Coon, and Natasha Lyonne that tells the story of three estranged sisters who come together to care for their ailing father.

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Netflix might have missed snagging the Emmys domination by a hair to FX this time around, but Elizabeth Olsen just locked in a jaw-dropping Oscar season for them next year.

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His Three Daughters is already crushing it on review aggregator sites. On Rotten Tomatoes, 98% of critics' reviews are glowing, with a solid 8.1/10 rating. Over on Metacritic, it is sporting an 84/100 based on multiple critic scores. While all three leading stars are being praised for their stellar performances, Elizabeth Olsen might just have the edge for the upcoming Academy Awards, especially with the film’s big debut on Netflix.

Many fans praised the film for its raw emotional authenticity, with some already declaring it an Oscar contender. 

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While Olsen is not the only star in Hollywood earning early Oscar buzz this season, the complete lack of negative reviews has people feeling pretty confident about her chances. And since Netflix has a reputation for upping its game at award shows, Olsen’s jaw-dropping performance might just make them the perfect match—like they were made for each other

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What do you think of fans nominating Elizabeth Olsen for Oscar 2025 citing her performance in His Three Daughters? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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