80th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 2007
The 80th Academy Awards saw No Country for Old Men win Best Picture, while drawing the lowest U.S. viewership for the Oscars since Nielsen tracking began in 1974.
Key Facts
- Date
- February 24, 2008
- Venue
- Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Categories awarded
- 24
- Top winner
- No Country for Old Men (4 awards, incl. Best Picture)
- U.S. television viewers
- 31 million
- Host
- Jon Stewart (second time)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
AMPAS annually recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking across dozens of categories. The films eligible for the 80th ceremony were those released during the 2007 calendar year, with nominees selected by Academy members through the standard voting process.
On February 24, 2008, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 80th awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Jon Stewart hosted for the second time, and 24 award categories were presented, with No Country for Old Men leading all films with four wins including Best Picture.
The telecast attracted approximately 31 million viewers in the United States, making it the least-watched Oscar broadcast since Nielsen began tracking viewership in 1974. No Country for Old Men's sweep solidified its status as one of the most acclaimed films of 2007, while the low ratings prompted industry discussion about the ceremony's audience appeal.