Here are the must-see movies most likely to win Oscars in 2017

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"Fences."

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's time to take another look at the movies in contention for the 2017 Academy Awards.

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Since our first pass at predicting the people and films that are in the running for the little gold men, there have been a few additions and also a few that have dropped out of the running.

The poor reaction to Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" has pretty much pushed the movie out of the running for most of the main awards (it's still in contention for its technical feats). Meanwhile, "Fences," starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (also directed by Washington), is blowing away audiences in early screenings.

Below is our latest look at the movies and talent that have a chance to take home Oscar gold next year: