
85th Academy Awards 2013
The 85th Academy Awards honored movies released in 2012 and celebrated cinematic excellence across a wide range of categories. Held at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013, the ceremony showcased memorable performances, groundbreaking directing, and innovative storytelling.
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Total movie nominations
35
Total movie wins
12
Total people nominations
30
Total people wins
7


Most recognized genres

Drama

Adventure

Action

Most Nominations
Michael Haneke
Best Picture
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All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Animated Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Documentary (Feature) Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Foreign Language Film Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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WINNER
Amour

Nominees
All Makeup and Hairstyling Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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WINNER
Life of Pi

Nominees
All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Production Design Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Sound Editing Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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WINNER
Skyfall

Nominees
All Sound Mixing Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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WINNER
Les Miserables

Nominees
All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Writing (Original Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 85th Academy Awards 2013
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 85th Academy Awards Awards 2013 Category Breakdown
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85th Academy Awards - Actor in a Leading Role
85th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
85th Academy Awards - Actress in a Leading Role
85th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
85th Academy Awards - Animated Feature Film
85th Academy Awards - Cinematography
85th Academy Awards - Costume Design
85th Academy Awards - Directing
85th Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature)
85th Academy Awards - Film Editing
85th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film
85th Academy Awards - Makeup and Hairstyling
85th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)
85th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)
85th Academy Awards - Best Picture
85th Academy Awards - Production Design
85th Academy Awards - Sound Editing
85th Academy Awards - Sound Mixing
85th Academy Awards - Visual Effects
85th Academy Awards - Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
85th Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay)