Braveheart wound up receiving 10 nominations at the 68th Academy Awards. It won 5 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Mel Gibson, tying with three other films on our list.

Some of the greatest films ever made have gone on to win best picture, beginning with "Wings" at the 1st Academy Awards and most recently "Anora" at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. Oscars 2025 ...