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Here's where you can catch all the movies who won big at the Golden Globes.

It can feel like you’re drowning after awards season.

Recommendations and opinions are flung at your face about the best movies out. And which ones you need to see and where you can see them.

It’s pop culture overload.

La La Land. Source: Gilbert Films.

I'm reached a point where any mention of pop culture instinctively causes me to run and hide.

We're all overwhelmed. There are so many great motion pictures to go and see but it's too complicated and would be easier to stay at home and see none of them.

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We're busy here at Mamamia. We have Instagram filters to apply. And we know you do to.

There's no time to WATCH a movie, let alone sit down and research what it's about, what the reviews are like, and whether it's still in the cinema or not.

So we've thrown together a 2017 Golden Globes movie 'cheat sheet' of sorts. The movies you can still see at the cinema. What they were nominated for. And what they're about.

Take a peek, friends...

Moana.

Trailer:

Video via Disney

Award:

Nominated - Best Motion Picture (Animated).

It's about:

Moana, the strong-willed daughter of the chief in a Polynesian tribe, who is chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with a goddess. Her island is struck by tragedy, and Moana sets sail in search of Maui - a legendary demigod - in the hope of saving her people.

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It's showing:

Now in cinemas Australia-wide.

Hacksaw Ridge.

Trailer: 

Award:

Nominated - Best Motion Picture (Drama).

It's about: 

The real life World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American combat medic who was a refused to carry or use a firearm of any kind during the Battle of Okinawa. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honour - an award for service above and beyond duty - without firing a single shot.

It's showing: 

Now in cinemas Australia-wide.

Manchester by the Sea.

Trailer:

Video via K Period Media
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Award:

Nominated - Best Motion Picture (Drama).

It's about:

An uncle forced to take care of his nephew following the death of the boy's father.

It's showing:

From February 2nd 2017 in cinemas Australia-wide.

La La Land.

Trailer:

Award:

WINNER - Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy).

It's about:

You don't know...? Seriously...?

A jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who meet in Los Angeles and fall in love.

There. Just see it.

It's showing:

Everywhere. Right bloody now.

Lion.

Trailer:

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Video via See-Saw Films

Award:

Nominated - Best Motion Picture (Drama)

It's about:

A five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometres from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

It's showing:

From 19th January 2017 in cinemas Australia-wide.

Sing.

Trailer:

Award:

Nominated - Best Motion Picture (Animated).

It's about:

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A city of human-like animals in which a cheeky theatre owner puts on a singing competition in a bid to save his theatre. His financial troubles are overshadowed by the motley crew of animal personalities that come to audition.

It's showing:

Right now in cinemas Australia-wide.

 

Moonlight.

Trailer:

Video via A24

Award:

WINNER - Best Motion Picture (Drama).

It's about:

The life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood. The movie follows his struggle to find a place in the world while growing up in a rough Miami neighbourhood. It's timeless.

It's showing:

From 19th January 2017 in cinemas Australia-wide.

TV shows more up your alley? Check out our  2017 Golden Globes TV Show cheat sheet.

Want even more pop culture in your ears? The Binge is our go-to podcast for everything movies and TV: