Only 10 Thrillers in History Won Best Picture at the Oscars: Here They Are
Each of these 10 movies has its own unique twist on the thriller genre, making them not just exciting to watch but also really well-made; they're the kind of movies that pull you in and don't let go until the final credits roll.
So, we've put together a list of these Oscar-winning thrillers, starting with the ones that are awesome in their own right and building up to the absolute best; it's a journey through some of the most heart-pounding moments in movie history, all wrapped up in films that managed to take home cinema's top honor.
Thrillers are those edge-of-your-seat movies that keep you guessing until the very end, mixing in a bit of drama, comedy, or even romance to keep things interesting; it's not often that these kinds of movies get the top prize at the Oscars, but when they do, it's a big deal.
Out of the hundreds of films that have won Best Picture, only 10 of them are thrillers, which is pretty special considering how many types of movies are out there.
This shows that even though thrillers are all about suspense and surprises (and, occasionally, pretty impressive box office), they can also be the kind of quality films that dazzle even the toughest critics – not just us moviegoers.