Discover the Outstanding Oscar-Winning Films of 2020

The 92nd Oscar Awards witnessed the astonishing triumph of Parasite, clinching 4 Oscars, including the prestigious Best Motion Picture of the Year.

Parasite unfolds a gripping tale of the parasitic relationship between the Kim family and the affluent Park family. Each member of the Kim family employs cunning tactics to secure employment in the Park household, leading to unforeseen and horrifying consequences.

Directed by the renowned Bong Joon Ho, known for his masterpieces such as Mother, Memories of Murderer, Snowpiece, and Okja, Parasite made history as the first Korean film to participate in the Oscars. Surprisingly, it shone brightly, outshining formidable contenders like 1917, Joker, and The Irishman to claim the highest honor: Best Motion Picture of the Year.

With 4 golden trophies, Parasite not only secured the most Oscar wins but also triumphed over other exceptional films, marking a historic foreign-language victory. A moment of pride and encouragement for Asian cinema.

For these reasons, Parasite rightfully tops the list of the 10 Most Outstanding Oscar-Winning Films of 2020.

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• Production Company: CJ Entertainment
  
• Genre: Drama, Crime
  
• Director: Bong Joon Ho
  
• Starring: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best International Feature Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay
  

The 92nd Oscar Awards marked the triumph of actor Joaquin Phoenix, who portrayed the iconic character in Joker. The film revolves around Arthur, a destitute, mentally troubled clown who grapples with life until he can bear it no longer, transforming into the infamous Joker.

Joker is an adaptation from DC Comics, with the character being a renowned antagonist of Batman. The role previously earned Heath Ledger an Oscar for The Dark Knight.

Joker surprised everyone by winning the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival. Since then, Joaquin Phoenix nearly swept every award he attended. At the Oscars, Joker secured 2 wins out of 11 nominations, including Best Actor and Best Original Score.

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• Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
  
• Genre: Drama, Crime
  
• Director: Todd Phillips
  
• Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Leading Actor, Best Original Score
  

The Enchanted War (formerly known as 1917) is a cinematic masterpiece weaving the tapestry of war. It clinched the coveted Best Picture awards at both the illustrious Golden Globes and BAFTA, akin to the Oscars in the UK. The film unfolds seamlessly in a one-take style (reminiscent of Birdman), following a British soldier's mission to traverse the German front lines and deliver a crucial message to allies on the other side of the battlefield.

Praised highly before the Oscars, it dazzled at the Golden Globes and BAFTA, yet lost the Best Picture and Best Director awards to Parasite. Nevertheless, The Enchanted War stands as a deserving victor, securing three golden trophies for Best Cinematography, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects.

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• Production: Dreamworks SKG
  
• Genre: War, Humanitarian
  
• Director: Sam Mendes
  
• Starring: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects
  

Rivalry on the Racetrack is a historical drama revolving around two men who etched Ford's triumph over Ferrari in the 1966 Le Mans race. Prior to this, Ford, primarily a commercial car manufacturer in the U.S., decided to take on Ferrari in the race. Designer Caroll Shelby and racer Ken Miles collaborated, overcoming hurdles to make history.

Rivalry on the Racetrack received 4 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and clinched victory in 2 categories.

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• Production: 20th Century Fox
  
• Genre: Historical, Sports
  
• Director: James Mangold
  
• Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing
  

Crafted by the masterful director Quentin Tarantino, Sunset Stories in Hollywood ventures into the Oscars with 10 nominations, including Best Picture. The film stars the dynamic duo of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Set in the 70s, it revolves around the lives of two Hollywood actors, neighbors to Sharon Tate - a star tragically targeted by Charles Manson's cult. However, Sunset Stories in Hollywood diverges from real-life events, delivering a quintessential Quentin Tarantino twist.

At this year's Oscars, the film secured 2 wins: Best Supporting Actor (for Brad Pitt) and Outstanding Production Design.

Details:

• Production: Sony Pictures
  
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
  
• Director: Quentin Tarantino
  
• Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Supporting Actor, Outstanding Production Design
  

Meanwhile, despite lesser attention and only a single Oscar nomination, the film Judy surprisingly triumphed, earning a spot in the Top 13 Most Outstanding Oscar-Winning Films of 2020. This biographical film delves into the life of the legendary singer Judy Garland. Actress Renée Zellweger clinched her second Oscar statue for her stellar performance in the lead role.

Details:

• Production: BBC Films
  
• Genre: Biography, Music
  
• Director: Rupert Goold
  
• Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Leading Actress
  

Jojo Rabbit is a fictional film set against the backdrop of wartime Germany during World War II. The story revolves around a fanatic Nazi youth with an imaginary friend, none other than Hitler himself. One day, the boy discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home, setting off a series of dramatic events.

The film earned a nomination for Best Picture but fell short of victory. Nevertheless, Jojo Rabbit secured a prestigious accolade for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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• Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures
  
• Genre: War, Comedy
  
• Director: Taika Waititi
  
• Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Adapted Screenplay
  

Toy Story 4 - the fourth installment in the Toy Story series, emerged victorious, claiming the title of Best Animated Feature. This triumph was anticipated as the film beautifully concludes not just the movie series but also bids a perfect farewell to the childhoods of those who once reveled in toy adventures.

Details:

• Production: Pixar Studios
  
• Genre: Animation, Adventure
  
• Director: Josh Cooley
  
• Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Animated Feature
  

Marriage Story (translated: The Tale of Matrimony) is a Netflix-produced film, along with The Irishman, both anticipated contenders at this year's Oscars. The story revolves around a once-happy young couple who find themselves in a deadlock as they go through a divorce. Both must face the court, divide assets, dispute custody... and it's perhaps a tragic love story.

Despite being nominated in 6 categories, including Best Picture, Marriage Story secured only one victory in the Best Supporting Actress category, claimed by Laura Dern.

Details:

• Production: Netflix
  
• Genre: Family, Drama
  
• Director: Noah Baumbach
  
• Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Supporting Actress
  

Little Women marks the return of director Greta Gerwig, known for her work on the film Ladybird. The story revolves around a family with the husband away at war, leaving behind a wife and young daughters at home. Each individual, each personality, each dream, but after numerous conflicts, they realize that the new family is the most important thing. The film secured victory in the category of Best Costume Design.

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• Production: Sony Pictures
  
• Genre: Family, Drama
  
• Director: Greta Gerwig
  
• Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Costume Design
  

Meanwhile, the documentary film that clinched the Best Documentary Feature is American Factory. The film portrays the process of Chinese owners acquiring bankrupt factories in the United States, putting them back into operation, thereby creating jobs and contributing to the U.S. economy. Amidst the ongoing economic tensions between the U.S. and China, the film serves as a reconciliation, suggesting that the Chinese are not the enemies of the U.S. economy. As a result, American Factory is the only documentary film featured in the Top 13 Outstanding Oscar-Winning Films of 2020.

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• Production: Participant
  
• Genre: Documentary
  
• Directors: Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert
  
• Stars: Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Robert Allen, Sherrod Brown
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Documentary Feature
  

And the final name making its mark in the Top 13 Outstanding Oscar-Winning Films of 2020 is Rocketman. The biographical film revolves around the life and career of the legendary star Elton John. The film won the Best Original Song award for the song I'm Gonna Love Me Again, performed by Elton John himself.

Details:

• Production: Paramount Pictures
  
• Genre: Music, Biography
  
• Director: Dexter Fletcher
  
• Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden
  
• Oscar Wins: Best Original Song
  

Bombshell is another film with an all-female lead cast. The movie revolves around courageous women who dare to confront the head of Fox News to secure legal rights for women. The film won the award for Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling.

Details:

• Production: Lionsgate
  
• Genre: Biography, Drama
  
• Director: Jay Roach
  
• Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie
  
• Oscar Wins: Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling