6 Best Oscar Best Picture Winners of the 1970s

By Vlad Zakh · June 15, 2026

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The Academy Award for Best Picture in the 1970s crowned a bold, transformative decade that redefined American cinema.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) 01

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

IMDb ★ 7.7

A father fights for custody of his young son after his wife unexpectedly leaves them both.

The Deer Hunter (1978) 02

The Deer Hunter (1978)

IMDb ★ 7.9

Three lifelong friends from a steel town are forever changed by their harrowing experiences in the Vietnam War.

Annie Hall (1977) 03

Annie Hall (1977)

IMDb ★ 7.9

A neurotic comedian looks back on the rise and fall of his relationship with an eccentric aspiring singer.

Rocky (1976) 04

Rocky (1976)

IMDb ★ 7.7

A small-time boxer gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the heavyweight title against the reigning champion.

The Sting (1973) 05

The Sting (1973)

IMDb ★ 8.0

Two con artists team up to pull off an elaborate revenge scheme against a ruthless crime boss.

Patton (1970) 06

Patton (1970)

IMDb ★ 7.9

A brilliant but controversial general's relentless drive to victory clashes with his volatile temperament during World War II.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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