20 movies with the highest number of Academy Awards, ranked

Academy Awards - USA - February 2014 - Source: Getty
Academy Awards - USA - February 2014 - Source: Getty

17) Shakespeare In Love - 7

87th Annual Academy Awards - Backstage And Audience - Source: Getty
87th Annual Academy Awards - Backstage And Audience - Source: Getty

The movie is based on the life of young Shakespeare facing writer's block. Shakespeare In Love revolves around Shakespeare’s struggles while writing his most famous work Romeo and Juliet. The movie has a huge fan base and has received immense critical acclaim. The movie won 7 Academy Awards. The movie won in several categories including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Musical or Comedy Score.

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