The Oscar event began in 1929 to recognize progress in the art and science of motion pictures. This annual event is governed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Best picture, treated as the most prestigious award at the event, is given to the film producers. To get the full scenario of the Academy Awards fuels the interest of best picture Oscar winners in the last few years. Let's take a journey to the last 15 years to see the best picture winners in Oscar at a glance.
Best Picture Oscar Winners in the Last 15 Years
CODA (2021)
This film, which quickly reached 8.1 on the IMDb rating, is an English remake of the 2014 French-Belgian film La Famille Belier. Written and directed by Sean Header, the movie portrays a genius girl, the only hearing member in a deaf family. Emilia Jones was in the lead role and Troy Kotsur gained fame by playing the supporting role in the film.
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Nomadland (2020)
This is a Chloe Zhao production, an Asian director, originated from Jessica Bruder's 2017 nonfiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century. This American film is the story of a nomadic life of a widow in an RV. The film, starring Frances McDormand in the lead role, has an IMDB rating of 7.3.
Parasite (2019)
In this black comedy, South Korean director Bong Jun-Ho shows how a poor family slowly consumes a rich family. Han Jin-On contributed to the script of the film with Jun-Ho. Tension-building performances by Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-Shik, Park So-Dam, and Lee Jong-Eun have dramatically changed the movie's climate. The current IMDB rating of the movie is 8.5.
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Green Book (2018)
Directed by Peter Farrell, this American comedy-drama film follows a true story at the time of the 60s. The biography traces the eventful journey of Don Shirley, an African-American pianist, and his driver, Tony Leap. The screenplay of the film was written based on the interview of that pianist and his driver. The writers were Brian Hayes Curie, Farrell, and Nick Vallelonga. The tremendous dramatization of the film still keeps it at an IMDb rating of 8.2.
The Shape of Water (2017)
This is the only Oscar-winning fantasy movie of the 2010s directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Written by Del Toro himself and Vanessa Taylor, it brought a strange 60's story about an unorthodox love between a human-like amphibian creature and a mute woman. This romantic film starring Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon is carrying an IMDb rating of 8.3.
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Moonlight (2016)
The Coming of Age movie, directed and screenplay by Barry Jenkins, is about an African-American boy growing up as an adult overcoming social barriers. The main story of the film is taken from Tarrell Alvin McCrane's unpublished semi-autobiographical play 'In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue'. The film stars Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, and Naomi Harris. The movie currently has an IMDB rating of 7.4.
Spotlight (2015)
Spotlight is mainly a group of journalists under an old newspaper known for investigating incidents of child abuse by Catholic priests. Director Tom McCarthy has created the film on this sensitive theme. This film, scripted by McCarthy and Josh Singer, stars Mark Raffaello, Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton, and Stanley Tucci. Currently, the IMDb rating of this crime drama is 8.1.
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Birdman (2014)
The Birdman movie is the story of the downside of the life of a star who played the famous superhero character. The writers of this black comedy film are Nicolas Giacobone, Armando Bo, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and the director of the movie Alejandro G. Inarritu. The film stars Michael Keaton in the lead role. This film carrying an IMDb rating of 7.7 won an Oscar in four categories.
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Steve McQueen directed this biography movie with the screenplay by John Ridley. The original plot follows David Wilson's 1853 memoir of the same name. This is a story of a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold as a slave and lost the worthless 12 years of his life. This film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Brad Pitt, has an IMDb rating of 8.1.
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Argo (2012)
Argo is a historical thriller film starring, directed, and co-produced by Batman star Ben Affleck. The movie was scripted by Chris Terrier based on a 1999 book of the same name by American espionage agent Tony Mendez. During the US-Iran unrest in 1979-1981, Mendez used an impeccable approach to rescue six US diplomats from Tehran. The IMDb rating of the film is 7.7.
The Artist (2011)
This French film, rated 7.9 on IMDb, is a combination of Black and White silent film and Talkies. The film follows a silent film star, who has been facing extreme challenges since the advent of talkie movies. Berenice Bezo and Jean Dujardin star in the comedy movie, written and directed by Michelle Hazanavicius.
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The King's Speech (2010)
This historical film with an 8 IMDb rating is based on the story of King George VI. This British movie depicts a newly empowered king who qualifies himself for a King's Speech with the help of a speech therapist. Directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler, the film stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter.
The Hurt Locker (2009)
Currently rated at 7.8 on IMDb, this American War film is directed by Katherine Bigelow and scripted by Mark Boyle. This thriller movie stars Jeremy Rainer, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pierce. The movie, set against the backdrop of the Iraq war, follows the newly-appointed Bomb Squad Sergeant, who has to deal with squad members for his exceptional work.
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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The current IMDb rating of this blockbuster British film, based on the story of a slum boy becoming an overnight millionaire, is 8. Simon Beaufoy scripted this movie by loosely adapting Bikash Swarup's 2005 novel Q & A. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and shot in India, stars Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor, Freida Pinto, and Irfan Khan.
No Country for Old Men (2007)
This neo-western film originated from the 2005 novel of the same name by Carmack McCarthy. In the desert-like West, violence erupts around a hunter over a drug deal that goes wrong. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, this crime thriller stars Xavier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, and Josh Brolin. This movie has an IMDb rating of 8.2 so far.
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In a Nutshell
The best picture Oscar winners in the last 15 years reflect the ongoing change in the film industry. Now just one more era of films waiting to be invested. Movie lovers are ready to go beyond the boundaries of the theater and keep pace with movie streaming technology. The movie crew has already begun to sharpen their best performances.