What Are Call Me by Your Name’s Oscar Chances? The Outlook Is Excellent

Stuhlbarg's role is quite small — he plays Elio's father Mr. Perlman, the professor who hires Oliver to assist him for the Summer — but he has a significant impact. As a true supporting character, Stuhlbarg is a delight, adding the right amount of good humor and charm when needed, but it's in one of his final scenes with Elio that he shines. His moment partially defines the theme of the film, and it's the kind of showy speech that ends up getting recognized for awards (not to mention it would make the perfect clip to cut to during the Oscars).