The American telecast on ABC drew in an average of 41.62 million people over its length , which was a 13 % increase from the previous year 's ceremony . An estimated 79.68 million total viewers watched all or part of the awards . The show also drew higher Nielsen ratings compared to the two previous ceremonies with 24.89 % of households watching over a 36.69 share . In addition , the program scored a higher 18-49 demo rating with a 12.71 rating over a 31.51 share among viewers in that demographic . It was the highest viewership for an Academy Award telecast since the 77th ceremony held in 2005
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