India, June 17 -- Every movie is created with the focus on receiving an appreciation via winning an Academy Award, which is often considered the highest honor in Hollywood. Records have shown that Oscar voters don't always choose the film that ultimately stands the test of time. If you want to talk about some movies that become cultural landmarks, influence generations of filmmakers, and remain beloved decades later even without taking home the industry's top prize.

Movies That Should Have Won the Oscar for Best Picture But Didn't

From shocking Best Picture upsets to films that were overlooked altogether, here are 20 movies many critics and movie lovers believe should have won Oscar gold.

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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