10 Greatest Oscar-Winning Classic Film Noir Movies, Ranked

Classic film noir is where Hollywood’s glamour meets its darkest instincts of shadow-drenched streets, cynical anti-heroes, and dangerous dames. Emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, the film noir genre transformed crime dramas into psychological battlegrounds, reflecting postwar anxiety, corruption, and the fragility of the American Dream. While many classic noir films were initially considered pulpy contributions to the silver screen, some, including The Lost Weekend,Laura, and Sunset Boulevard, rose above expectations and earned the industry’s highest honor: the Academy Award.

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By: Andrea M. Ciriaco
Title: 10 Greatest Oscar-Winning Classic Film Noir Movies, Ranked
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Published Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:52:19 GMT