On December 19, the epic romance directed by James Cameron from 1997 called Titanic will mark its 20th anniversary. There have been several re-enactments at open-bar Christmas parties, 11 Oscar nominations, and more than $2 billion in lifetime revenue (soon to be more; it has been re-released in cinemas throughout America beginning December 1).

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Over the past 20 years, the film’s influence on popular culture hasn’t truly diminished. But no matter how much information you have about Kate, Leo, and the amount of room on that famed door, there is always more to discuss.

Here are a few interesting facts about Titanic in advance of its anniversary.

1. The Titanic was initially released on December 19, 1977, in the USA.

2. Kate Winslet originally auditioned with Matthew McConaughey

2. Winslet didn’t wear a wetsuit for the water sequences like the bulk of the ensemble, which caused her to get hypothermic.

3. Cameron drew Jack’s drawing of Rose

4. PCP was used to sway the actors and staff during filming.

5. The time the ship sunk, 2:20 am is displayed on the clock on the stairs behind Rose and Jack in the movie’s last scene.

6. The movie includes fictitious characters as well as historical personalities like Thomas Andrews and J. Bruce Ismay.

7. Winslet invented the iconic line from the movie, “Draw me like one of your French girls.” Many fans still ship Jack and Rose now because of the famous nature of their love story from the movie.

8. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were initially slated to play the elder versions of Jack and Rose in the movie. The script, according to James Cameron, was written in under three weeks.

9. The movie was first shown in 70mm, but for its broad release, it was eventually upgraded to 35mm.

10. The film’s special effects were groundbreaking for its time and won two Academy Awards.

11. Its initial release was delayed multiple times due to the complexity of its special effects.

12. My Heart Will Go On was written specifically for the movie by James Horner.

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13. Major praise has been garnered for its attention to historical detail, despite its fictional elements.

14. The Titanic soundtrack, featuring the famous song My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, was a hit as well.

15. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

16. The Titanic movie was the most expensive film ever made at the time of its release, with a budget of over $200 million.

17. The film was shot on location in the Atlantic Ocean and in various studios in Canada.

18. The iconic scene where Rose stands on the bow of the Titanic was filmed using a replica of the ship’s bow.

19. The film’s sinking sequence took months to film and required the creation of a massive water tank.

20. The Titanic movie was released in 3D in 2012, 15 years after its original release.

21. The Titanic movie remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time and has a devoted fanbase.

22. The film was re-released in theaters multiple times, including in 2012 for its 3D re-release. The film has been praised for its attention to historical detail, despite its fictional elements.

23. The film was originally planned as a two-part movie but was later condensed into one film.

24. The film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tying the record for most nominations at the time.