The 2012 Oscar Winner for Best Picture was 'ARGO'. It is a historical drama directed by Ben Affleck and starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman. The film is based on the true story of a CIA operation to rescue six American diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.