As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I can provide you with a list of some of the most acclaimed American movies that have won Oscars. Keep in mind that rankings and opinions on the "best" movies can vary, and new films may have been released since then. Additionally, the Oscars are awarded annually, so there may be updates after my last knowledge update.
Here are 20 American movies that have won Oscars and are widely regarded as classics:
- "Gone with the Wind" (1939)
- "Casablanca" (1942)
- "The Godfather" (1972)
- "The Godfather: Part II" (1974)
- "Schindler's List" (1993)
- "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975)
- "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991)
- "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962)
- "Ben-Hur" (1959)
- "Titanic" (1997)
- "Forrest Gump" (1994)
- "The Sound of Music" (1965)
- "Annie Hall" (1977)
- "The Deer Hunter" (1978)
- "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957)
- "Platoon" (1986)
- "No Country for Old Men" (2007)
- "12 Years a Slave" (2013)
- "Birdman" (2014)
- "The Shape of Water" (2017)
Please note that the popularity and critical acclaim of movies can vary over time, and new films may have been released since my last update. I recommend checking the latest sources for the most up-to-date information on Oscar-winning films and rankings.
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What top 10 films won the most Oscars?
Check out the list below to see the most awarded films in Oscar history.
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- Titanic - 11. ...
- Ben-Hur - 11. ...
- West Side Story - 10. ...
- The English Patient - 9. ...
- The Last Emperor - 9. ...
- Gigi - 9. ...
- Slumdog Millionaire - 8.
What movie won the Oscars 11 times?
"Ben-Hur" (1959), "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), and "Titanic" (1997) each received 11 Oscars
Which 3 movies won all 5 major Oscars?
Only three films have won all five of these major awards: It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Eight films failed to win any of the five major awards after being nominated.
Which movie win Oscars?
List of Academy Award-winning films
Film | Year | Awards |
---|---|---|
Everything Everywhere All at Once | 2022 | 7 |
All Quiet on the Western Front | 2022 | 4 |
The Whale | 2022 | 2 |
Top Gun: Maverick | 2022 | 1 |
What's the longest movie ever made?
The Cure for Insomnia
The longest film ever made, according to Guinness World Records, is "The Cure for Insomnia" (1987), directed by John Henry Timmis IV./.