9 new movies that could become big-time Oscar winners

With the Toronto International Film Festival kicking off on Thursday, award season is officially off and running.

Many of the movies heading north of the border hope to leave with the momentum that will lead to nominations at the top award shows at the end of the year. Though all of them won't get the buzz to make it to the finish, some of the much-anticipated titles going to TIFF will live up to the hype.

Here are nine that you're likely to hear about when the Oscars roll around.