The British drama took top honors at the in Hollywood Sunday evening, earning the Oscar for best picture, and awards for lead actor Colin Firth and director Tom Hooper. The film was also honored for its original screenplay.
Director Steven Spielberg announced the winner of the evening's top award, a film about the stuttering British monarch, George VI.
"And the Oscar goes to ," announced Steven Spielberg.
Natalie Portman was named best actress for the psychological drama . Christian Bale and Melissa Leo were honored for their supporting roles in the boxing film .
Backstage, Bale said he is pleased with the film's impact.
"I'm so flattered when anybody, any person, walks up to me and says that they were really touched by a particular performance. I really adore that," he said.
The science fiction film also won four Oscars - for sound editing, sound mixing, cinematography and visual effects.
