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While there ’s a tendency for critics and moviegoing audience to mentally disjoined bighearted - budget blockbusters from the kind of movies associated with the Oscars , they ’re often not so different .
Not only are ' blockbusters ' likeBlack PantherandJokeroccasionally honored at the Academy Awards , but the increase public profile they yield their nominees often result in hugely inflated interest at the box office .
update on March 29th , 2022 , by Rhys McGinley : The Academy Awards is not known for its rewarding high - visibility blockbusters and genre pieces with Best Picture nominating speech , much less Best Picture wins . expect at the like ofThe Dark Knight , The Empire Strikes Back , orSpider - Man : No Way Home , none of which got a Best Picture nominating address when they very well could have . However , there are a skilful fistful of Best Picture winners that have perfectly crushed at the box office , many earning ways over $ 200 million , two even managing to strive the titanic achievement of $ 1 billion at the worldwide box function .
Shakespeare In Love (1998)
Box Office: $289,317,794
For a recollective , while it was kind of cool to hate onShakespeare In Love , a romantic period drama that follow William Shakespeare as he finds his muse in the chassis of Gweneth Paltrow ’s Viola .
The motion-picture show , however , is critically acclaimed overall and did a wonderful job at cleaning up not only at the box office - intend intimately $ 300 million from a $ 25 million budget - but at the Oscars . It rather incorrectly beat outSaving Private Ryanfor Best Picture and take home six other Academy Awards , include Best Screenplay and Best Actress .
The Departed (2006)
Box Office: $291,463,034
Somehow , someway , Martin Scorsese only has one Oscar to his name , with that Oscar someway coming from his remake ofInfernal Affairs , The Departed - a expectant motion-picture show that is far from Scorsese ’s best work .
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Box Office: $313,542,341
The pic did very well at the box federal agency but did nowhere near the amount of its familiar Best Picture nomineeLord Of The Rings : The Fellowship Of The Ring , which has stand the psychometric test of prison term better than this locomote , well - crafted on-key story . that convey a good look into mental illness
Chicago (2002)
Box Office: $306,776,732
The hit offence melodious , Chicago , got itself six Academy Awards at the 2003 ceremony and also did a moderately great job at the box office , taking in over $ 300 million alongside all of its awards and fan adoration .
The Broadway adaptation follows Velma and Roxie , each of whom is a killer , as they compete for fame amidst the sensitive circus of their execution subject . The movie is a great spectacle at the very least and manage to beat out the ilk ofThe Pianist , The Two TowersandGangs Of New Yorkfor the Best Picture prize .
Green Book (2018)
Box Office: $321,752,656
criticize by many for its twee , saccharine looking at race sexual intercourse in the 1960s , Green Book’sBest Picture winnings was baffling at the 91stAcademy Awards , circumvent out the like ofBlacKkKlansman , The Favourite , andRomaat the ceremonial occasion .
Nevertheless , it clearly expunge a chord with the Academy – as well as audience in general – earn itself an impressive 8.2 on IMDb and 78 % on Rotten Tomatoes while raking in $ 328.6 million worldwide .
Schindler’s List (1993)
Box Office: $322,161,245
While the Academy is often criticise for shockingly and wrongfully handing motion-picture show likeGreen Bookthe award for Best Picture , it does get it correct on occasion ( at least in terms of pluck a succeeder amongst the campaigner they choose ) , such as whenSchindler ’s Listwon the honour in 1994 .
Rain Man (1988)
Box Office: $354,825,435
Considering it was put out back in 1988,RainMan’sincredible performance at the boxwood office is a feat made even more impressive given that its $ 354.8 million gross does n’t even account for inflation .
tell the write up of two alienated Brother who number together in the backwash of their father ’s expiry , Barry Levinson ’s classic comedy - dramatic event has since achieved iconic position , with its cardinal execution from Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman stand out as the movie ’s highlight .
American Beauty (1999)
Box Office: $356,296,601
Marking one of the most telling directorial debuts of all time – both critically and financially – 1999’sAmerican Beautywas the first film from Sam Mendes , who ’d go on to channelize New classicsSkyfalland1917 .
twin a saucy , layered script with gorgeous cinematography and spectacular visuals , Kevin Spacey ’s Oscar - acquire performance serve as the centerpiece ofAmerican Beauty , which explores themes of identity element , sexuality , thwarting , repression , and the meaning of ravisher in a poignant fashion . The moving-picture show clearly struck a chord with consultation , too , gross over $ 350 million worldwide .
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Box Office: $378,410,542
Something of a phenomenon when it was release back in 2008 , Danny Boyle’sSlumdog Millionairechronicles the tragical life of a impoverishment - stricken Amerindic son , Jamal , and explores how he came to be a win contestant onWho want to Be a Millionaire ?
With a star - do lead performance from Dev Patel ( who did not get an acting nomination in this Best Picture winner ) , as well as a memorable soundtrack and a tremendous book , Slumdog Millionairereceived a astonishing eight Academy Awards and was an unexpected box position hit , gross almost $ 380 million worldwide .
Dances With Wolves (1990)
Box Office: $424,208,848
The directorial entry of role player Kevin Costner , Dances with Wolves , pick up Costner ’s Lt . John J. Dunbar befriend a kindred of Sioux after he ’s post in the remote Fort Sedgwick , lend him into conflict with his fellow officer .
With an telling seven Oscar gain ground under its belt , Dances with Wolvesfar surpassed its predicted popularity , gross $ 424.2 million worldwide and becoming instantly iconic in the process . In gain to its affecting story and great performances , the movie ’s beautiful sexual conquest and stunning cinematography were praised by critics .
