The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is one of the most prestigious film award ceremonies in the world. Over the years, many films have been recognized and awarded by the Academy, but some have been more successful than others.
The 95th Oscars will be announced on March 12, 2023.
Here are ten of the most successful films in the history of the Academy Awards:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – This epic fantasy film won all eleven Oscars it was nominated for, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Ben-Hur (1959) – This historical drama won eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Charlton Heston’s performance.
Titanic (1997) – This romantic disaster film won eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Song for ‘My Heart Will Go On’.
The English Patient (1996) – This romantic war drama won nine Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress for Juliette Binoche’s performance.
Gone with the Wind (1939) – This epic historical romance won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Vivien Leigh’s performance.
Schindler’s List (1993) – This historical drama about the Holocaust won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) – This drama about a mental institution won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson’s performance.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – This thriller about a serial killer won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins’ performance.
Amadeus (1984) – This biographical drama about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for F Murray Abraham’s performance.
Forrest Gump (1994) – This comedy-drama about a man with a low IQ who experiences historical events won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Tom Hanks’ performance.
These ten films are among the most successful in the history of the Academy Awards, having won multiple Oscars across different categories. They represent a wide range of genres and themes, from historical dramas to fantasy epics, and have all left a lasting impact on the film industry.