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Which film has won the most Oscars?

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Quick Answer

Three films share the record of 11 Oscars: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

The Full Story

Ben-Hur set the record at the 1960 Academy Awards, winning 11 of its 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Charlton Heston. Titanic matched the total in 1998, from a record-tying 14 nominations. The Return of the King then won all 11 categories it was nominated for in 2004, the biggest clean sweep in Oscar history. The record for most nominations, 14, is shared by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. Walt Disney holds the individual record, with 22 competitive Oscars.

Key Facts

1.The Oscar statuette is 34 centimetres tall and weighs about 3.9 kilograms.
2.The first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 lasted just 15 minutes.
3.Katharine Hepburn holds the acting record with four Oscars.

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"The 11-Oscar Club — The Three Most Awarded Films Ever"