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Every spring theAcademy Awardsshowcase the most celebrated , honored celluloid of the previous yr , but which movie has the most Academy Award under its belt ? There are uncounted standouts that have been recognise and praised for their awards , and while the primary focus tends to be on celebrities who win Best Actor / Actress or Director , the other category should n’t be overlook . Across 23 categories , everything from strait to costumes to art direction — everything that goes into making a moving picture incredible — is honor .
Across its chronicle , the telephone number of Oscars categories has changed , and most recently in 2020 , Sound Editing and Sound Mixing were combined for one speech sound class . Many Academy changes sire controversy , and though theOscars have had some dark momentsin the past , they are an undeniably important part of Hollywood chronicle . While many types of film have gain at the Oscars , from musicals to indies to period dramas , those that swing the categories be given to have several things in common : high yield note value , top - notch actors , and acclaimed directors . And the record holder for a movie with the most Oscar wins is a three - way tie .
Ben-Hur (1959) - 11 Wins
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Ben - Hur ( 1959 ) is an epic historical drama direct by William Wyler , starring Charlton Heston in the titulary role . Set during the time of Christ , the story follows Judah Ben - Hur , a Judaic prince who is betray and enslaved by his puerility friend . The film is renowned for its chariot race scene and earned eleven Academy Awards , including Best Picture .
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Best player
Charlton Heston
Best Director
William Wyler
Best Music Score of a spectacular or Comedy Picture
Miklos Rozsa
Custom Image by Sam MacLennan
Best Costume Design
Elizabeth Haffenden
good Color Art Direction
Ben-Hur (1959) is an epic historical drama directed by William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston in the titular role. Set during the time of Christ, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed and enslaved by his childhood friend. The film is renowned for its chariot race scene and earned eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Hugh Hunt , William A. Horning , & Edward Carfagno
Best Film Editing
Ralph E. Winters & John D. Dunning
Titanic is the 1997 blockbuster romantic/disaster epic based on the events surrounding the sinking of the legendary “unsinkable” vessel. Flashing back to the past and forward to the present, the film primarily follows the stories of the well-to-do and somewhat timid Rose and the poor but lively Jack, star-crossed lovers who meet aboard the doomed ship. In addition, the film tells true and fictionalized accounts of the passengers of the RMS Titanic, with an older Rose recounting her tale to the crew of a research ship.
Best Sound
Franklin E. Milton
Best Cinematography
The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King concludes the epic saga of the Fellowship’s quest to destroy the One Ring and put an end to Sauron’s reign of terror. As Frodo and Sam continue on their way to Mordor and Mount Doom, accompanied by Gollom, the rest of the Fellowship work to defend Minas Tirith from Sauron’s forces. The film’s ensemble cast includes Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Vigo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan.
Robert L. Surtees
Special consequence
Robert MacDonald , A. Arnold Gillespie , & Milo Lory
Best Motion Picture
Sam Zimbalist
Best Supporting worker
Hugh Griffith
Ben - Hurbecame a monumental success in the late ' 50 , winning 11 Academy Awards . At the metre , it was one of the most expensive to shoot , costing a walloping $ 15 million ( viaHistory ) due to its many locations across the globe ( primarily Italy ) , special effects that were ahead of its metre , authentic costume design , and originality . In 2016,Nazanin Boniadi and Rodrigo Santoro matte the pressureofBen - Hurwhen it was revived by Timur Bekmambeto , but it never contact 1959’sBen - Hurin the awards family .
The prescribed Oscars 2024 nominating address have been annunciate , admit the 10 Best Picture campaigner , and here ’s a foretelling of who will win .
Titanic (1997) - 11 Wins
Titanic is the 1997 smash hit romanticist / cataclysm epic based on the events surrounding the sinking of the legendary " unsinkable " vessel . Flashing back to the past and forwards to the nowadays , the film primarily follows the history of the well - to - do and somewhat timid Rose and the pitiful but zippy Jack , superstar - crossbreed lovers who meet aboard the doomed ship . In addition , the picture tells true and fictionalise accounts of the passengers of the RMS Titanic , with an older Rose narrate her tale to the crew of a enquiry ship .
James Cameron
Best Picture
James Cameron & Jon Landau
Best Original Song
" My Heart Will Go On " by James Horner & Will Jennings
Russell Carpenter
James Cameron , Conrad Buff , & Richard A. Harris
Best Original Score
James Horner
Gary Rydstrom , Gary Summers , Mark Ulano , & Tom Johnson
Best Sound Effects cut
Tom Bellfort & Christopher Boyes
Best Art Direction
Peter Lamont & Michael Ford
Deborah L. Scott
Best Visual Effects
Robert Legato , Michael Kanfer , Mark Lasoff , & Thomas L. Fisher
The iconicTitanicwas universally beloved for its love story , filming , and historic detail . Starring Leonardo DiCaprio ( Jack Dawson ) and Kate Winslet ( Rose DeWitt Bukater ) , the fictional erotic love story aboard one of the largest vessels at the time , Titanicwas capture . The starcrossed lovers came from very disparate lifestyles but their differences bring them together . After Jack show Rose how to live life to the fullest , the two fall in love despite the “ unsinkable ship ” lead off to sink . Today , Titanicis still believe a masterpiece .
Everything from DiCaprio and Winslet ’s alchemy to the Titanic ’s authenticity was praise , and it became one of the highest - grossing movies of all time after bringing in $ 2.19 billion at the box office ( viaUSA Today ) . At the 1998 Academy Awards , the movie swept 11 categories and it was after selected as one of the American Film Institute ’s Best American Films of All Time in 2007 ( viaAFI ) . Ten year afterwards , the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2017 for " ethnic grandness " ( viaLibrary of Congress ) .
The Oscars are the highest laurels for film , but they do n’t always match up with the opinion of the world , which are reflected in the box office .
The Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King (2003) - 11 Wins
The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy , The Return of the King concludes the epic saga of the Fellowship ’s seeking to demolish the One Ring and put an end to Sauron ’s sovereignty of holy terror . As Frodo and Sam continue on their means to Mordor and Mount Doom , accompanied by Gollom , the rest of the Fellowship work to defend Minas Tirith from Sauron ’s force play . The cinema ’s ensemble cast includes Elijah Wood , Sean Astin , Ian McKellen , Vigo Mortensen , Orlando Bloom , John Rhys - Davies , Billy Boyd , and Dominic Monaghan .
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson , Barrie M. Osborne & Fran Walsh
well Adapted Screenplay
Peter Jackson , Fran Walsh , & Philippa Boyens
" Into the due west " by Fran Walsh , Annie Lennox , & Howard Shore
Joe Letteri , Jim Rygiel , Alex Funke , & Randall William Cook
Ngila Dickson & Richard Taylor
Jamie Selkirk
Howard Shore
Alan Lee , Grant Major , & Dan Hennah
Best Sound mix
Michael Hedges , Christopher Boyes , Hammond Peek , & Michael Semanick
good Makeup
Richard Taylor & Peter King
The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the Kingwas the ending toThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy based on the novels by J. R. R. Tolkien . As the final part of the story , Return of the Kingbroke Oscars recordswith its 11 wins , an impressive feat especially considering none of the star roll , let in Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , and Viggo Mortensen , was nominated for act honour . The plot of land stockpile on the tale of Frodo ( Wood ) and co. ’s trek to Mount Doom to ruin the One Ring and take it to its demise .
The Best Picture victor was also a Brobdingnagian fiscal success , raking in $ 1.1 billion at the box office ( viaBox Office Mojo ) , making it the most successful film in the dealership . While expectant - name fantasy films do well financially , that does n’t usually interpret to big awards win , makingReturn of the King ’s Oscar glory even more exciting .
Throughout the 95 year of the Oscars , here is every moving picture sequel that has ever been name for Best Picture and which films won the family .
West Side Story (1961) - 10 Wins
West Side Story is a classic American musical film directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise . The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare ’s Romeo and Juliet , set in New York City ’s Upper West Side . The chronicle revolves around the rivalry between two gangs , the Jets and the Sharks , and the tragic romance between Tony , a former special K , and Maria , the sister of the Sharks ' leader .
Robert Wise
Robert Wise & Jerome Robbins
Best defend Actress
Rita Moreno
George Chakiris
Thomas Stanford
Irene Sharaff
Daniel L. Fapp
Johnny Green , Irwin Kostal , Saul Chaplin , & Sid Ramin
Fred Hynes & Gordon E. Sawyer
Best Art Direction - Set ribbon
Boris Leven & Victor A. Gangelin
Titanic , Ben - Hur , and The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the Kingmay have tied with 11 Oscar profits , but there ’s a musical comedy that comes in a close second : West Side Story(1961).West Side Storycentered around star - crossed lovers Maria ( Natalie Wood ) and Tony ( Richard Beymer ) while they were at a standstill with their families and friends being in rival gang . To end the battle , Tony need a tie-up for his relationship . The iconic musical comedy is under conservation by the US National Film Registry . It ’s most known for its cultural significance and is one of Hollywood ’s most famous musicals . Even if it did n’t win the most Oscars , the bequest ofWest Side Storylives on .
What separate these films from the others based on the Oscars win are the original screenplays and cinematography . Best Picture nominees at the Oscarshave captivate shot and scripts that impart interview into another Earth . It would take a mess for another movie to join forces with these dynamic moving picture . It ’s been over 60 years sinceBen - Hurcame out and it ’s still one of the gravid hitters at the Academy Awards . AfterWest Side Story , the next lineup of movies with the highest Oscar wins areThe English Patient(1996)Gigi(1958 ) , andThe Last Emperor(1987 ) — all of which have nine wins .
