and Best Picture What is the record for the most Oscars won by a single film? What should be aware of before the 2024 Academy Awards and the Best Picture category.
“Oppenheimer” leads the 2024 Oscar nominations
Thirteen nods were received, but no movie has ever achieved that many Academy Awards. A few films have come close, though.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has granted over 3,000 Oscars since 1929, when they began awarding these accolades.
The following movies have the highest number of nominations and wins at the Academy Awards:
There were a total of 12 Academy Award nominations for the category of best director.
“Titanic,” which received 14 nominations, starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane. It was directed by James Cameron.
Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” garnered a total of 11 nominations. This blockbuster starred renowned actors such as Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Sean Bean, and Sean Astin.
15 movies with the most Oscar wins
- “Ben-Hur,” 1959 — 11 Academy Awards
- “Titanic,” 1997 – 11 awards
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The 2003 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” won 11 Academy Awards.
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The 1961 film “West Side Story” won 10 Academy Awards.
- “Gigi,” 1958 — 9 Academy Awards
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In 1987, “The Last Emperor” received 9 Academy Awards.
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The film “The English Patient” won nine Academy Awards in 1996.
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In 1939, “Gone with the Wind” received 8 Academy Awards.
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The 1953 film “From Here to Eternity” won 8 Academy Awards.
- “On the Waterfront,” 1954 — 8 Academy Awards
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“1964’s “My Fair Lady” won 8 Academy Awards.
- “Cabaret,” 1972 — 8 Academy Awards
- “Gandhi,” 1982 — 8 Academy Awards
- “Amadeus, 1984 — 8 Academy Awards
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The movie “Slumdog Millionaire” won 8 Academy Awards in 2008.
Which films have received the highest number of Academy Awards nominations?
According to the Academy, there are three films that have been nominated for the most nominations in history, each receiving 14 nods. These films are “All about Eve” from 1950, “Titanic” from 1997, and “La La Land” from 2016.
“Ben Hur” tied with 14 awards
The movie “Titanic” was the recipient of 11 awards, while “All About Eve” and “Ben Hur” both took home 14 awards each.“La La Land” each won six.
What film has the highest number of Oscar nominations for 2024?
“Oppenheimer” has received 13 nominations ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. It was nominated in the categories of best picture, best actor, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best director, adapted screenplay, original score, cinematography, costume design, film editing, sound, production design and makeup & hairstyling.
“Oppenheimer” shares the second-highest number of Oscar nominations ever with 10 other films, totaling to 13 nominations.
At January’s Golden Globes
“Oppenheimer” received five awards, one of them being for best drama motion picture. Christopher Nolan was awarded the Golden Globe for best director, with “Oppenheimer” being recognized for its achievements.Cillian Murphy’s
J. Robert Oppenheimer’s performance was applauded and awarded with the best actor trophy in a dramatic production. His colleague, Robert Downey Jr., also received recognition and won the best supporting actor award at the Golden Globes.
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