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Oscars 1996 winners and nominees

The 1996 Academy Awards, by category: the winner first, then the nominees.

Reported results from TVDB and Wikidata. Coverage is incomplete.

Best Picture

Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

Directing

Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
GoodWatch score 81
The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87

Actress in a Leading Role

Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Won
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
GoodWatch score 81
Casino
Casino (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
The Bridges of Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
GoodWatch score 79

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Won
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
GoodWatch score 81
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Rob Roy
Rob Roy (1995)
GoodWatch score 67

Actor in a Leading Role

Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
GoodWatch score 81
Won
Nixon
Nixon (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87

Actress in a Supporting Role

Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
Won
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Georgia
Georgia (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Nixon
Nixon (1995)
GoodWatch score 71

Writing (Original Screenplay)

The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Won
Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)
GoodWatch score 91
Nixon
Nixon (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Won
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
GoodWatch score 81

Music (Original Score)

Pocahontas
Pocahontas (1995)
GoodWatch score 62
The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87
Won
Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)
GoodWatch score 91
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

Foreign Language Film

Antonia's Line
Antonia's Line (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
Dust of Life
Dust of Life (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
All Things Fair
All Things Fair (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
The Star Maker
The Star Maker (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
The Quartet
The Quartet (1995)
GoodWatch score 65

Music (Original Song)

Pocahontas
Pocahontas (1995)
GoodWatch score 62
Won
Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)
GoodWatch score 91
Sabrina
Sabrina (1995)
GoodWatch score 60
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

Makeup and Hairstyling

Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
My Family
My Family (1995)
GoodWatch score 78
Roommates
Roommates (1995)
GoodWatch score 45

Documentary Feature Film

Anne Frank Remembered
Anne Frank Remembered (1995)
GoodWatch score 87
Won
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern
Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern (1995)
GoodWatch score 82
Small Wonders
Small Wonders (1996)
GoodWatch score 78
The Battle Over Citizen Kane
The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)
GoodWatch score 75

Documentary Short Film

One Survivor Remembers
One Survivor Remembers (1995)
GoodWatch score 73
Won
Never Give Up: The 20th Century Odyssey of Herbert Zipper
Never Give Up: The 20th Century Odyssey of Herbert Zipper (1995)
GoodWatch score 63
The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America
The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Jim Dine: A Self-Portrait on the Walls
Jim Dine: A Self-Portrait on the Walls (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
The Living Sea
The Living Sea (1995)
GoodWatch score 71

International Feature Film

Antonia's Line
Antonia's Line (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
All Things Fair
All Things Fair (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
Dust of Life
Dust of Life (1995)
GoodWatch score 69
The Quartet
The Quartet (1995)
GoodWatch score 65
The Star Maker
The Star Maker (1995)
GoodWatch score 71

Costume Design

Restoration
Restoration (1995)
GoodWatch score 66
Won
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Angels and Insects
Angels and Insects (1995)
GoodWatch score 66
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Richard III
Richard III (1995)
GoodWatch score 82
Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
GoodWatch score 81

Production Design

Restoration
Restoration (1995)
GoodWatch score 66
Won
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
A Little Princess
A Little Princess (1995)
GoodWatch score 84
Richard III
Richard III (1995)
GoodWatch score 82

Sound

Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Won
Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995)
GoodWatch score 48
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Waterworld
Waterworld (1995)
GoodWatch score 58
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

Short Film (Live Action)

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Lieberman in Love
Lieberman in Love (1995)
GoodWatch score 66
Won
Little Surprises
Little Surprises (1996)
GoodWatch score 62
Brooms
Brooms (1996)
GoodWatch score 66
Tuesday Morning Ride
Tuesday Morning Ride (1995)
GoodWatch score 68
Duke of Groove
Duke of Groove (1996)
GoodWatch score 55

Cinematography

Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995)
GoodWatch score 48
A Little Princess
A Little Princess (1995)
GoodWatch score 84
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Shanghai Triad
Shanghai Triad (1995)
GoodWatch score 70

Short Film (Animated)

A Close Shave
A Close Shave (1996)
GoodWatch score 91
Won
Runaway Brain
Runaway Brain (1995)
GoodWatch score 70
The End.
The End. (1995)
GoodWatch score 62
The Chicken from Outer Space
The Chicken from Outer Space (1996)
GoodWatch score 72
Gagarin
Gagarin (1994)
GoodWatch score 67
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)
GoodWatch score 82

Sound Editing

Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Won
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995)
GoodWatch score 48

Film Editing

Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Won
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide (1995)
GoodWatch score 77
Babe
Babe (1995)
GoodWatch score 79
Se7en
Se7en (1995)
GoodWatch score 75

Documentary (Feature)

Anne Frank Remembered
Anne Frank Remembered (1995)
GoodWatch score 87
Won
The Battle Over Citizen Kane
The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)
GoodWatch score 75
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Small Wonders
Small Wonders (1996)
GoodWatch score 78

Best Original Dramatic Score

The Postman
The Postman (1994)
GoodWatch score 87
Won
Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)
GoodWatch score 74
Nixon
Nixon (1995)
GoodWatch score 71
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
GoodWatch score 85
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)
GoodWatch score 77

Best Original Musical or Comedy Score

Pocahontas
Pocahontas (1995)
GoodWatch score 62
Won
Sabrina
Sabrina (1995)
GoodWatch score 60
Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)
GoodWatch score 91
Unstrung Heroes
Unstrung Heroes (1995)
GoodWatch score 68
The American President
The American President (1995)
GoodWatch score 74