Best movies that are oscar winners or nominees in writing (screenplay written directly for the screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) category

Star Wars(1977)

Combined Rating:
89
Combined Critics Rating: 84

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.



Annie Hall(1977)

Combined Rating:
85
Combined Critics Rating: 79

Neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditzy Annie Hall.



Network(1976)

Combined Rating:
81
Combined Critics Rating: 75

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit.



Rocky(1976)

Combined Rating:
56
Combined Critics Rating: 35

Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.



The Goodbye Girl(1977)

Combined Rating:
30
Combined Critics Rating: 16

After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.



The Front(1976)

Combined Rating:
28
Combined Critics Rating: 16

In 1953, a cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.



The Late Show(1977)

Combined Rating:
20
Combined Critics Rating: 20

A grumpy semi-retired private investigator partners with a quirky female client to catch the people who murdered his partner.