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Oppenheimer has secured 13 Oscar nominations, outpacing all other films for this year's Academy Awards. Before it, here are five contemporary movies that garnered the highest number of nominations in previous years.
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La La Land (2016) — 14 NominationsThe movie garnered 14 nominations at the 2017 Oscars. Out of which, it secured wins in six categories: Best Actress, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Production Design, and Best Comedy. Damien Chazelle, the director, made history by becoming the youngest director at 32 years old to win an award in the Best Director category.
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The Shape of Water (2017) — 13 NominationsWhile the film secured nominations in 13 categories at the Oscars, it only managed to win in only four categories: Best Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Director, and the prestigious Best Picture award.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) — 13 NominationsWith 13 nominations out of the available 26 categories, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button secured three victories at the Oscars. The film was honored with awards for Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Makeup. Intriguingly, and somewhat frustratingly, Cate Blanchett, considered an Academy frontrunner, did not receive an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Daisy Fuller (adult version) in the movie.
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Chicago (2002) — 13 NominationsHaving received 13 nominations, Chicago became the most nominated film at the 75th Academy Awards. Among these nominations, the film secured victories in six categories: Best Supporting Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and the coveted Best Picture award.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — 13 NominationsAmong its impressive 13 Oscar nominations, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring clinched victory in four categories: Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects. Notably, the film held the distinction of being the most Oscar-nominated film of that year.