#14. Cabaret
Oscar Wins: 8
Oscar Nominations: 10
Release Year: 1972
Many musicals speak of a darker thematic undertone, and “Cabaret” is one such example. As the Nazi party rises to power in Germany in the early 1930s, a free-spirited Weimar nightclub singer is torn between two lovers as the country turns to war. Bob Fosse’s direction and choreography won him best director while Liza Minelli won best actress.
#14. Slumdog Millionaire
Oscar Wins: 8
Oscar Nominations: 10
Release Year: 2008
When an Indian teenager looks to break free from his impoverished upbringing by participating on a game show, he’s accused of cheating and, while tortured by authorities, reflects on his life in flashbacks. “Slumdog Millionaire” was nominated for 10 Oscars, winning eight in 2009.