Cillian Murphy became one of the major players in 2023, as his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer put him near the very top of the list of the best actors in Hollywood. Apart from Oscar-worthy performances from Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., the film was a hit critically and commercially as well. Now, there are only three movies that have more Oscar nominations than Oppenheimer.
Fans are consistently mesmerized by Cillian Murphy’s compelling performances, particularly his expressive eyes and nuanced facial expressions that add an extra layer to his roles. His inhuman dedication to his craft further enhances his impact in any cinematic or televised production and the results have spoken for themselves.
There Are Just Three Movies That Have More Oscar Nominations Than Oppenheimer
The Oscar nominations were revealed today and Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer got 13 Oscar nominations, which is both surprising yet expected for a multitude of reasons. Now, we will list three movies that have more nominations than Oppenheimer.
La La Land
La La Land is a romantic musical comedy film set in Los Angeles, depicting the journey of Seb Wilder (Ryan Gosling), a struggling jazz pianist, and Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress. The couple faces challenges as they pursue their dreams in the city known for making or breaking aspirations.
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La La Land, released in 2016, garnered widespread acclaim and success. It received 14 Oscar nominations in 2017, winning in six categories, including Best Director for Damien Chazelle and Best Actress for Emma Stone. The film set a record as the youngest director to win in the category.
Titanic
James Cameron’s Titanic is a cinematic portrayal of the historical event involving the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. The film intertwines both historical facts and fictionalized elements, with a central focus on the romantic relationship between Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Butaker (Kate Winslet). Despite the challenges posed by their differing social classes, the two characters find love amidst the backdrop of the ill-fated voyage.
Titanic garnered an impressive 14 nominations at the 1998 Academy Awards. This equaled the existing record shared with All About Eve for the most nominations received by a single film. Additionally, Titanic also secured its place as one of only two films (the other being Ben-Hur at the time) to claim the title for the most awards won by a single film at the Oscars, with 11 victories.
All About Eve
In the classic film All About Eve, a young aspiring actress named Eve Harrington meets her idol, Broadway star Margo Channing. Touched by Eve’s life story, Margo takes her under her wing as a personal assistant. However, Eve’s true intentions in Margo’s life become increasingly apparent over time.
All About Eve made history as the first film to receive 14 Academy Award nominations. It went on to win six Oscars in various categories, including Best Costume Design, Best Sound Recording, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture.
