1931 in film Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Most Nominations: "Cimarron" (RKO Pictures) - 7 Major Awards Most Awards: "Cimarron" - 3 (Best Picture; Best Adaptation and Best Art Direction) "Cimarron" was the first Western to win Best Picture, and would remain the only one to do so for 59 years (until "Dances with Wolves" won in 1991). It received a then-record seven nominations, and was the first film to win more than two awards. The 5th Academy Awards were conducted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 18, 1932, at a ceremony held at The Ambassador
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film Bourgeoisie)", "La nuit américaine (Day for Night)", "Préparez vos mouchoirs (Get Out Your Handkerchiefs)", and "Amour". National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film The National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture is an annual award given by National Society of Film Critics to honor the best film of the year. In the past 40 years, the Society only agreed with the Academy Award for Best Picture seven times: "Annie Hall" (1977), "Unforgiven" (1992), "Schindler's List" (1993), "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), "The Hurt Locker" (2009), "Spotlight" (2015), and "Moonlight" (2016). Five others have received the Oscar for