The history of the most nominated films for the Oscar awards It sure is chaotic. Every year when the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences announces the nominees in all seventh art categories, there are clear favorites, who end up taking the most prizes at the ceremony.

That could be the case Everything everywhere at once, the film nominated for 11 awards in this year’s Oscar edition. Some of the main categories it leads in are Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Original Score.

Oscars 2023: list of films nominated for best picture

Even if you haven’t seen the most nominated movie this year, you probably know the movies that have won the most figurines in recent years.

Benhur (1959)

The most awarded film dates back to 1959 and has 11 awards out of 12 nominations in the 32nd edition of the Academy Awards. It is a drama in which a Jewish prince is betrayed by his friend, a Roman, and ends up working as a slave only to take revenge later. The film, directed by William Wyler, won Best Picture and other categories.

Titanic (1997)

The historical drama directed by James Cameron won 11 awards from 14 categories it was nominated for. The love story between Rose and Jack, played by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, on the voyage of the Titanic captivated the Academy and won the Best Picture of the Year award. It also earned James Cameron an Oscar for Best Director.

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The latest installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on JRR Tolkien’s book, won 11 awards at the 76th Academy Awards. Peter Jackson won the Best Director Oscar for the film, also winning for Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Special Effects and Best Editing, among others.

West Side Story (1961)

West Side Story garnered 10 awards from 11 Academy Award nominations. The musical, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, is about the gentrification of New York’s slums in the 1950s. It won awards for best picture, best director, and best costume design, among others.

Gone with the Wind (1939)

Although it did not receive the Best Picture award, this film won 8 awards out of the 13 categories it was nominated for. In addition, they gave him 2 honorary Oscars. The film, directed by Victor Fleming, won awards for best screen adaptation, best art direction, best leading actress and best direction.

The English Patient (1996)

A drama set in World War II won 9 Oscars in 1996 at the 69th running of the awards. He won the statuettes for best director, best film, best art direction, among others.