16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards

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16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
DateFebruary 6, 2017
Hosted by Margo Martindale
Highlights
Most awards Fences , Manhchester by the Sea , 20th Century Women (2)
Most nominations Fences (9)

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]

Contents

Awards

Winners and Nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). [3]

Readers' Choice Poll

Career Achievement Award

Films with multiple nominations and awards

Films that received multiple nominations
NominationsFilm
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
Films that received multiple awards
WinsFilm
2 Fences
Manchester by the Sea
20th Century Women

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">AARP Movies for Grownups Award for Best Supporting Actress</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">AARP Movies for Grownups Award for Best Screenwriter</span>

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References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Petski, Denise (January 17, 2018). "'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' & 'Lady Bird' Among Nominees For AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards".
  3. ↑ "AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. February 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Appelo, Tim. "Complete List of Winners at the 2018 Movies for Grownups Awards". AARP.
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