The blockbuster Oppenheimer was the biggest winner at the 2024 Academy Awards. The film about the father of the atomic bomb received 13 nominations, leading all 2024 nominees. By the end of the night, it had won seven categories, including Best Picture. The film’s director, Christopher Nolan, won the award for Best Director after being nominated for the second time. Leading actor Cillian Murphy took home his first Oscar when he won Best Actor for his portrayal of the title role.