Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan was about to break the nominations record

Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan was about to break the nominations record. The only films that have garnered 13 nominations, like Oppenheimer, are some cinematic gems.

By Megan Sauer

In the exciting race towards the 2024 Oscars, the film Oppenheimer stood out by obtaining a remarkable thirteen nominations.

This achievement placed her just one step away from reaching the historical record shared by La Malvada (All About Eve), Titanic, and La La Land: Una Historia de Amor, which have 14 nominations each. Oppenheimer joins a select group of films that have achieved this impressive number of mentions in Oscar history.

The only films that have achieved 13 nominations, like Oppenheimer, are some cinematographic gems (and some casts) such as Gone With the Wind, From Here to Eternity, Mary Poppins, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Forrest Gump, Passionate Shakespeare, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Chicago, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and The Shape of Water.

This achievement places Oppenheimer in a special place within the rich history of the Academy Awards, highlighting its impact and recognition in a variety of categories, from directing to performances to technical aspects.

Christopher Nolan, director of the film, was about to take it even further, approaching the coveted record that he has held out for decades.

The film, which examines the rise of the atomic age, has not only captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and standout performances but is sure to make awards season history.

Although Oppenheimer did not manage to overcome the barrier of 14 nominations, her impact on the film industry and her recognition in a wide range of categories place her as one of the favorites at the upcoming 2024 Oscars ceremony.

The battle for the statuettes is exciting, and Oppenheimer fans hope the film will become one of the few in history to take home multiple Oscars on the film industry’s biggest night.

What are the most awarded films at the 2024 Oscars?

Despite the above, the most nominated films are not always the ones that win the most awards, as is the obvious case of La La Land, which won only six of the fourteen nominations.

At the top of the list are three classics, the oldest being Ben-Hur (1959), directed by William Wyler, with a total of 11 victories. This historical epic starring Charlton Heston left an indelible mark on film history.

Other films that share the prestigious title of having won 11 Oscars are Titanic (1997), directed by James Cameron, and The Lord of the Rings.

The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson. Both epics, in very different genres, achieved a notable feat by dominating multiple categories and establishing themselves as some of the most successful and acclaimed productions in the history of the awards.

Over the years, classics like Gone With the Wind (1939), Love Without Barriers (1961), My Fair Lady (1964), and The Sound of Music (1965) have left their brand by receiving several awards in different categories.

These films have helped shape the legacy of cinema and have proven their lasting influence on the film industry.

As Oppenheimer seeks to achieve maximum recognition at the 2024 Oscars, these iconic films remain benchmarks in the history of the awards.