16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
The 16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, presented by AARP the Magazine, honored films released in 2016 and were announced on February 6, 2017. The awards recognized films created by and about people over the age of 50. The ceremony was hosted by actress Margo Martindale at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This was the last year that the awards were not broadcast on television.[1] This was the final year an award was given for Best Comedy or for Best Movie for Grownups Who Refuse to Grow Up.[2]
| 16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 6, 2017 |
| Hosted by | Margo Martindale |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | Fences, Manhchester by the Sea, 20th Century Women (2) |
| Most nominations | Fences (9) |
Awards
Winners and Nominees
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[3]
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Readers' Choice Poll
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Career Achievement Award
- Morgan Freeman: "Whether he's portraying the president of the United States, a paternal prison inmate, or God himself, Freeman brings instinctive authority to every role thanks to his distinguished demeanor and rolling voice."[4]
Films with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 9 | Fences |
| 5 | Silence |
| 4 | Lion |
| Manchester by the Sea | |
| Sully | |
| 3 | Florence Foster Jenkins |
| The Founder | |
| Hello, My Name Is Doris | |
| La La Land | |
| Loving | |
| 2 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie |
| Elle | |
| Hell or High Water | |
| Hidden Figures | |
| The Hollars | |
| Jackie | |
| A Monster Calls | |
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | |
| Rules Don't Apply | |
| 20th Century Women |
| Wins | Film |
|---|---|
| 2 | Fences |
| Manchester by the Sea | |
| 20th Century Women |
References
- "Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine ~ About the Movies For Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine | Great Performances | PBS". Great Performances. February 24, 2018.
- Petski, Denise (January 17, 2018). "'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' & 'Lady Bird' Among Nominees For AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards".
- "AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. February 6, 2017.
- Appelo, Tim. "Complete List of Winners at the 2018 Movies for Grownups Awards". AARP.
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