Each year on Hollywood's Biggest Night, the Academy Awards hand out trophies and honor "excellence within the American and international film industry." While cinephiles get excited about the Oscars every awards season, many end up feeling disappointed or even enraged when it comes to the most coveted award of the night: Best Picture.
There have been more than a few instances in which critics and movie fans alike have argued that The Academy has gotten their biggest award of the night wrong, leading to a whole subgenre of great movies that were snubbed of Best Picture. Whether it's because more ambitious films didn't garner enough votes and a crowd-pleaser was a safer bet, or due to industry politics, the award hasn't always gone to the film generally considered "the best." Still, many of the nominated films that didn't take home the award have gone down as some of the best movies of all time, ranging from compelling dramas and classic romances to gripping thrillers and heartwarming coming-of-age stories. Below, we rounded up the best movies that didn't win Best Picture at the Oscars.
