Highest grossing movies of 1960s that are oscar winners or nominees



Hatari!(1962)

Combined Rating:
31
Combined Critics Rating: 16

A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos before the arrival of a female wildlife photographer threatens to change their ways.



True Grit(1969)

Combined Rating:
46
Combined Critics Rating: 27

A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory.



Tora! Tora! Tora!(1970)

Combined Rating:
39
Combined Critics Rating: 18

A series of mistakes made by the US Navy in the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor prove disastrous when Japan strikes.



Doctor Dolittle(1967)

Combined Rating:
26
Combined Critics Rating: 15

After the animal communicating veterinarian goes too far for his clientèle, he and his friends escape their hometown to sea in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail.



Hello, Dolly!(1969)

Combined Rating:
33
Combined Critics Rating: 19

Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way.



The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965)

Combined Rating:
27
Combined Critics Rating: 16

The life of Jesus Christ.



The Alamo(1960)

Combined Rating:
21
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.



Let's Make Love(1960)

Golden Globe 1
Combined Rating:
22
Combined Critics Rating: 11

When billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue, he passes himself off as an actor playing him in order to get closer to the beautiful star of the show, Amanda Dell.



Lawrence of Arabia(1962)

Combined Rating:
91
Combined Critics Rating: 88

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.



Alice's Restaurant(1969)

Combined Rating:
20
Combined Critics Rating: 13

A cinematic adaption of Arlo Guthrie's classic song story.



Darling Lili(1970)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 4

Set during WWI, this movie is a cute spin on the Mata Hari legend.



Taras Bulba(1962)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In the 16th century Ukraine, the Polish overlords and the Cossacks fight for control of the land but frequent Turkish invasions force them to unite against the common Turkish foe.



Star!(1968)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A musical biography of Gertrude Lawrence, who led a hustling and bustling life on the stage.



Marooned(1969)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 5

Three American astronauts are stranded in space when their retros won't fire. Can they be rescued before their oxygen runs out?



The Magnificent Seven(1960)

Combined Rating:
31
Combined Critics Rating: 0

An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.



Spartacus(1960)

Combined Rating:
60
Combined Critics Rating: 44

The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic.



The Time Machine(1960)

Combined Rating:
41
Combined Critics Rating: 21

A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society.





BUtterfield 8(1960)

Combined Rating:
22
Combined Critics Rating: 13

A Manhattan call girl has a tragic affair with a rich married man.




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