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412Philadelphia
Tom Hanks, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1993
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Philadelphia is a 1993 American drama film and one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to... more on WikipediaBest Actor
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354The Pianist
Adrien Brody, Thomas KretschmannReleased: 2002
Directed by: Roman Polanski
The Pianist is a 2002 historical drama film co-produced and directed by Roman Polanski,... more on WikipediaBest Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor
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5527As Good as It Gets
Jack Nicholson, Helen HuntReleased: 1997
Directed by: James L. Brooks
As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by James L. Brooks and... more on WikipediaBest Actor, Best Actress
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9773The King's Speech
Helena Bonham Carter, Colin FirthReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tom Hooper
The King's Speech is a 2010 British historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper and written... more on WikipediaBest Actor, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director
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5837Pan's Labyrinth
Sergi López, Maribel VerdúReleased: 2006
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Pan's Labyrinth is a 2006 Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro. It... more on WikipediaBest Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling
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4422The Theory of Everything
Eddie Redmayne, Felicity JonesReleased: 2014
Directed by: James Marsh
The Theory of Everything is a 2014 British biographical coming of age romantic drama film... more on WikipediaBest Actor
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3414Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Zhang Ziyi, Michelle YeohReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ang Lee
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 wuxia film. An American-Chinese-Hong Kong-Taiwanese... more on WikipediaBest Foreign Language Film, Best Original Music Score, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design
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288Driving Miss Daisy
Morgan Freeman, Dan AykroydReleased: 1989
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and... more on WikipediaBest Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Makeup and Hairstyling
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2810Silver Linings Playbook
Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De NiroReleased: 2012
Directed by: David O. Russell
Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by... more on WikipediaBest Actress
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4530Roma
Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de TaviraReleased: 2018
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Roma is a 2018 Mexican drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The film follows the life of an... more on WikipediaBest Director, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography
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247Rosemary's Baby
Mia Farrow, Tony CurtisReleased: 1968
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 American psychological horror film written and directed by Roman... more on WikipediaBest Supporting Actress
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4331Room
Brie Larson, Jacob TremblayReleased: 2015
Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson
Room is a 2015 independent drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson, based on the novel by Emma... more on WikipediaBest Actress
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2010Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom HardyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a 2010 science fiction thriller film written, produced, and directed by... more on WikipediaBest Sound Mixing, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Editing
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4643Howards End
Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 1992
Directed by: James Ivory
Howards End is a 1992 film based upon the novel of the same name by E. M. Forster, a story of... more on WikipediaBest Actress, Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Best Production Design
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122Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Harrison Ford, Alfred MolinaReleased: 1981
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 American adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The... more on WikipediaBest Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects
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111Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film adaptation... more on WikipediaBest Supporting Actor
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145Crash
Sandra Bullock, Brendan FraserReleased: 2004
Directed by: Paul Haggis
This movie is a 2004 ensemble drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Paul Haggis.... more on WikipediaBest Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing
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4951Dallas Buyers Club
Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Dallas Buyers Club is a 2013 American biographical drama film, co-written by Craig Borten and... more on WikipediaBest Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Makeup
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6169Tarzan
Rosie O'Donnell, Glenn CloseReleased: 1999
Directed by: Kevin Lima, Chris Buck
Tarzan is a 1999 American animated adventure musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature... more on WikipediaBest Music, Original Song
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148Inglourious Basterds
Brad Pitt, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2009
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 German-American war black comedy film written and directed by... more on WikipediaBest Supporting Actor
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70Purple Rain
Prince, Apollonia KoteroReleased: 1984
Directed by: Albert Magnoli
Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli and written... more on WikipediaBest Original Song Score
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3537The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more on WikipediaBest Supporting Actor, Best Sound Editing
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22Icarus
Bryan Fogel, Nikita KamaevReleased: 2017
Directed by: Bryan Fogel
Icarus is a 2017 documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel. While exploring the option of... more on WikipediaBest Documentary Feature
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82The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellenReleased: 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy drama film directed by... more on WikipediaBest Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing
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117Moonlight
Trevante Rhodes, André HollandReleased: 2016
Directed by: Barry Jenkins
Moonlight is a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, based on... more on WikipediaBest Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor
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