The studio released its first film , '' Killer Elite '' , on September 23 , 2011 , directed by Gary McKendry and starring Jason Statham , Clive Owen and Robert De Niro . Open Road 's 2015 film '' Spotlight '' received six Academy Award nominations and became the surprise winner for Best Picture at the 88th Academy Awards , also winning for Best Original Screenplay . These were the first Oscar wins for the company
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
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