Spielberg’s Oscar-Winning Films Now on Peacock

Over the span of an illustrious career, he has bagged three Oscars, and the two movies that earned him these accolades now have fresh streaming platforms. Specifically, “Schindler’s List” and “Saving Private Ryan” debuted on Peacock on May 1st.

In 1994, Steven Spielberg received his first Oscar wins for his film “Schindler’s List,” taking home awards for Best Picture and Best Director. This powerful historical drama, played by Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, is the story of a member of the Nazi Party who is recognized for saving approximately 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust. Additionally featured in the film are Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley.

The movie, “Schindler’s List,” made a significant impact when it debuted in 1993, raking in an impressive $322.2 million globally on a budget of just $22 million. It was a strong contender at the Academy Awards, receiving twelve nominations and taking home seven statuettes. This film is frequently hailed as one of the best American movies ever made, and in 2004, it was inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its enduring cultural, historical, or aesthetic importance.

Five years following Spielberg’s Academy Award victory for Schindler’s List, he earned another Best Director accolade in 1999 with the release of the epic war film “Saving Private Ryan.” In this production, Tom Hanks portrayed Captain John Miller, who guided a team of soldiers on a rescue operation to find Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon) after his three brothers were lost during combat. Additionally, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, and Jeremy Davies also featured in the film.

Much like Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan achieved immense success upon release, earning an impressive $481.8 million and ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of 1998. This movie is also often recognized among the greatest films ever made and was even selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress due to its historical importance. Both films have contributed significantly to Steven Spielberg’s reputation as a prominent and respected filmmaker.

Spielberg Recently Named His Choice for “Greatest American Film Ever Made”

Spielberg, whose career traverses various genres and is deeply embedded in pop culture lore, has produced some of the most recognizable films. Titles such as “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Jaws,” and “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” demonstrate his knack for creating engaging movies. In a recent statement, this esteemed director expressed his thoughts on great cinema, picking an unexpected favorite: Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.

Speaking at the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony, Spielberg expressed that Coppola has created “the most exceptional American film ever,” adding that he has reshaped the standards of American cinema, inspiring countless storytellers who strive to make him proud of their creations. In every endeavor, I aim to make him proud of my own work as well.

Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan are now streaming on Peacock.

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2025-05-03 21:50