This content provides a list of ten iconic movies and their respective accolades. It starts with “Gone with the Wind,” a historical romance film that won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Next is “The Godfather,” widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, which won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. “Titanic,” a romantic disaster film, follows with eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The list also includes “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” “The Shape of Water,” “Schindler’s List,” “Gladiator,” “Forrest Gump,” “Casablanca,” and “The Departed,” highlighting their respective awards and directorial achievements.
1. Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind, released in 1939, is an epic historical romance film based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel of the same name. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Victor Fleming, and Best Actress for Vivien Leigh.
2. The Godfather
The Godfather, released in 1972, is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the movie won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Marlon Brando’s iconic portrayal of Don Vito Corleone.
3. Titanic
Released in 1997, Titanic is a romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron. It became a global phenomenon, winning eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Its gripping story and groundbreaking visual effects captivated audiences across the world.
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The final installment of Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, was released in 2003. The film received widespread critical acclaim and won a record-breaking eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
5. The Shape of Water
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water won four Academy Awards in 2018, including Best Picture. This beautiful and unconventional love story between a mute woman and a humanoid amphibian creature enthralled audiences with its fantastical elements and heartfelt performances.
6. Schindler’s List
Directed by Steven Spielberg, Schindler’s List is a powerful historical drama released in 1993. The film tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
7. Gladiator
Released in 2000, Gladiator is a thrilling historical epic directed by Ridley Scott. The film stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general seeking revenge against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family. Gladiator won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
8. Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump, released in 1994, is a heartwarming comedy-drama directed by Robert Zemeckis. The film follows the life of its titular character, played by Tom Hanks, as he witnesses and unwittingly influences several pivotal moments in American history. Forrest Gump won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
9. Casablanca
Released in 1942, Casablanca is a timeless romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz. Set during World War II, the film stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as former lovers who are reunited in Casablanca, Morocco. Casablanca won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
10. The Departed
The Departed, released in 2006, is a gripping crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson, the film explores the complex dynamic between an undercover cop and an undercover mob informant. The Departed won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.