National Board of Review 2016 Winners

The National Board of Review on Tuesday revealed its 2016 awards. This years big winner is Manchester by the Sea as it was chosen as the NBR’s best film. The Kenneth Lonergan-directed drama also received three other accolades, including for star Casey Affleck (best actor), Lonergan’s original screenplay and Lucas Hedges (breakthrough performance, male). Moonlight won two awards, with helmer Barry Jenkins named best director and Naomie Harris tapped as best supporting actress. Check out the full list below:

Best Film: Manchester by the Sea
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress: Amy Adams, Arrival
Best Supporting Actor: Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress: Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Best Original Screenplay: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Best Adapted Screenplay: Jay Cocks and Martin Scorsese, Silence
Best Animated Feature: Kubo and the Two Strings
Breakthrough Performance (Male): Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Breakthrough Performance (Female): Royalty Hightower, The Fits
Best Directorial Debut: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha
Best Foreign Language Film: The Salesman
Best Documentary: O.J.: Made in America
Best Ensemble: Hidden Figures
Spotlight Award: Creative Collaboration of Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg
NBR Freedom of Expression Award: Cameraperson


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