The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry. Winning an Oscar is a great honor for any movie and can catapult a film to a whole new level of popularity and critical acclaim. In this article, we will look at some of the most iconic Oscar-winning movies of all time.
The Godfather (1972) Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather is widely considered to be one of the greatest films ever made. It won three Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon Brando, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie tells the story of the Corleone family, a powerful New York Mafia clan, and their struggle to maintain control of their empire in the face of rival gangs and internal strife.
Schindler's List (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saves the lives of more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Directed by Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological thriller that won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins. The movie follows FBI agent Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in catching another killer on the loose.
Titanic (1997) Directed by James Cameron, Titanic won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Song for "My Heart Will Go On". The movie tells the story of the ill-fated ocean liner Titanic, and the love affair between passengers Rose and Jack.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Directed by Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is the final installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and sees hobbit Frodo Baggins and his friends struggle to destroy the One Ring and defeat the evil Sauron.
Forrest Gump (1994) Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Forrest Gump won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Tom Hanks. The movie tells the story of Forrest Gump, a simple man with a low IQ who unwittingly becomes involved in some of the most significant events of the 20th century.
The Departed (2006) Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Departed won four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is a gritty crime drama set in Boston, and follows an undercover cop as he tries to infiltrate a notorious Irish-American gang.
Gladiator (2000) Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Russell Crowe, and Best Visual Effects. The movie tells the story of Maximus, a Roman general who becomes a gladiator after being betrayed by his emperor.
A Beautiful Mind (2001) Directed by Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind won four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. The movie tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who suffers from schizophrenia.
Moonlight (2016) Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight won three Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali.
2017:
- Best Picture: Moonlight
- Best Director: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
- Best Actor: Casey Affleck for Manchester by the Sea
- Best Actress: Emma Stone for La La Land
2018:
- Best Picture: The Shape of Water
- Best Director: Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
- Best Actor: Gary Oldman for Darkest Hour
- Best Actress: Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2019:
- Best Picture: Green Book
- Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón for Roma
- Best Actor: Rami Malek for Bohemian Rhapsody
- Best Actress: Olivia Colman for The Favourite
2020:
- Best Picture: Parasite
- Best Director: Bong Joon-ho for Parasite
- Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix for Joker
- Best Actress: Renée Zellweger for Judy
2021:
- Best Picture: Nomadland
- Best Director: Chloé Zhao for Nomadland
- Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins for The Father
- Best Actress: Frances McDormand for Nomadland
2022:
- To be announced on March 27, 2023
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