Harry and Tonto (1974)

When they are evicted from their NYC apartment, Harry and his cat Tonto are given opportunities to live with various friends and relatives. Instead, what they end up doing is journeying across the US that the circumstances of life had discouraged them from undertaking earlier in life. Turning away from the cranky old man trope, Art Carney’s Harry takes the various events and obstacles that come his way in a good-natured, straight-forward way, only displaying any anger when someone tries to separate him from his cat. Tonto on the other hand looks displeased at his lot in life during almost all moments save when he’s eating.

Oscar Win: Best Actor in a Leading Role

Oscar Nomination: Best Writing, Original Screenplay