20 Most Oscar Nominated Movies Ever - Ranked From Worst To Best

By Jack Pooley / February 25, 2017

2. On The Waterfront (1954)

Nominations: 12

Wins: 8 (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing)

A ferociously powerful crime drama boasting arguably the best performance of Marlon Brando's career, On the Waterfront sizzles with angry energy throughout and is a towering testament to the power of the human conscience.

Full of unforgettable dialogue, not least the iconic "I coulda been a contender" speech, this is one of the more unequivocally deserving Best Picture winners on the list, one that remains extremely accessible over 60 years later with its important message and compelling characters.