87th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 2014
The 87th Academy Awards recognized 2014 film achievements, with Birdman winning Best Picture before an audience of over 37 million US viewers.
Key Facts
- Date
- February 22, 2015
- Venue
- Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Awards categories
- 24
- Best Picture winner
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
- Total awards for Birdman
- 4
- US television viewers
- 37 million+
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Each year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences evaluates films released during the prior calendar year, nominating and ultimately voting on the best achievements across acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts, culminating in a public awards ceremony.
On February 22, 2015, AMPAS held the 87th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and broadcast on ABC, the ceremony awarded Oscars in 24 categories. Birdman led with four wins including Best Picture, while The Grand Budapest Hotel also won four awards and Whiplash took three.
The ceremony drew more than 37 million US viewers, elevating the profiles of winning films and their creators. Birdman's Best Picture victory boosted its cultural standing, and multiple other films including Still Alice and The Theory of Everything gained wider attention following their wins.