The 86th Academy Award Best Director Nominees

Updated September 9, 2022 | Infoplease Staff

Below are the nominees in the directing category. David O. Russell was also nominated in this category last year for Silver Linings Playbook.

Martin Scorsese recevied his 8th directing nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street. Photo Credit: Rita Molnár Related Links The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The Oscars Official Site Past Academy Award Winners Movie Timeline Movie Awards

• Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity
• Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
• Alexander Payne, Nebraska
• David O. Russell, American Hustle
• Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street

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