A Closer Look at the 2024 Oscars: Discover the Film that Swept the Awards

The 2024 Oscars by the Numbers

Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon Universal Studios/Apple TV+/Searchlight Pictures

The 2024 Academy Awards honored the top movies of the year, with one film standing out above the rest. Oppenheimer stole the spotlight by winning a total of seven awards during the ceremony on Sunday, March 10th.

Producer Emma Thomas, while accepting the Best Picture award, shared that anyone involved in making movies dreams of this moment. She admitted to dreaming about it for a long time, even though it seemed unlikely to ever happen. Standing there, she found herself at a loss for words.

The 96th annual ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Many A-list celebrities graced the red carpet, hoping to win a prestigious gold statue, but not everyone emerged victorious.

Top Movie Win Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy Universal Pictures

In January, the 2024 Oscar nominees were announced, and Oppenheimer received the most nominations with a total of 13.

In the July 2023 film, Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man known as the father of the atomic bomb. Murphy, aged 47, was nominated for Best Actor and won the award on Sunday. His co-stars in the movie, such as Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss and Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer, also received nominations in the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories. Blunt, at 41 years old, lost to Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers, while 58-year-old Downey Jr. emerged victorious in his category.

Oppenheimer's director, Christopher Nolan, was the winner in the Best Director category. He also won Best Picture as a producer on the film and was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film received recognition in various other categories such as Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing. Oppenheimer took home the awards for Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.

Poor Things came in a close second with a total of 11 nominations. Emma Stone was nominated for Best Actress, while Mark Ruffalo received a nod in the Best Supporting Actor category.

Killers of the Flower Moon received 10 nominations, leading the pack. Barbie followed with eight nominations, while Maestro earned seven. American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, and The Zone of Interest each received five nominations before the awards ceremony.

Editor's P/S:

The 2024 Academy Awards showcased the extraordinary talent and artistry of the film industry. "Oppenheimer" emerged as the undisputed triumph, sweeping seven awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy's poignant portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan's meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to historical accuracy resonated with the Academy, cementing the film's place as a cinematic masterpiece.

While "Oppenheimer" dominated the night, it is important to acknowledge the impressive performances and recognition bestowed upon other contenders. "Poor Things" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" garnered critical acclaim with numerous nominations, highlighting the diversity and excellence of the films that graced the silver screen in 2023. The Academy's choices reflect the evolving landscape of filmmaking, embracing both traditional storytelling and groundbreaking artistic visions.