May 16th, 2026

1969 Top 10 Highest-Grossing & Award Winning Films

• Midnight Cowboy 🏆
  • 23rd BAFTA Awards Best Film
  • 23rd BAFTA Awards Best Actor: Dustin Hoffman
  • 23rd BAFTA Awards Best Director: John Schlesinger
  • 23rd BAFTA Awards Best Original or Adapted Screenplay: Waldo Salt
  • 42nd Academy Awards Best Film
  • 42nd Academy Awards Best Director: John Schlesinger
  • 42nd Academy Awards Best Adapted Screenplay: Wado Salt

“This was the first X-rated film to win an academy award. Way ahead of its time. Very disturbing film with the skid row type lifestyle. People living desperately when no other options exist. I thought this film was great and might not see it again due to its depressing and dark nature. However, I highly recommend it if you have never seen it. To be honest, I had never seen it until now and glad I did. Voight and Hoffman’s characters were amazing. Superb acting!”