45th London Film Critics' Circle Awards
2 February 2025
Film of the Year:
The Brutalist
British/Irish Film of the Year:
Conclave
The 45th London Film Critics' Circle Awards honoured the best in film of 2024, as chosen by the London Film Critics' Circle. [1] All films are automatically eligible if they are released in UK cinemas or premiere via streaming service between mid-February 2024 and mid-February 2025. [1] The ceremony was held on 2 February 2025 at The May Fair Hotel in London. [1] The nominations were announced on 19 December 2024. [1] Anora and The Brutalist received the most nominations with seven each, followed by Conclave and The Substance with six apiece. [1] [2] [3]
Actor Daniel Craig was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film, named after the British film critic and travel writer Dilys Powell. [4] Additionally, Zoe Saldaña was honoured with the Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation, becoming the second recipient of the annual award, named in memory of the late English film critic Derek Malcolm. [5]
English film critic Mark Kermode, also a member of the Critics' Circle, reprised his role as host. [1]
Winners will be listed first and highlighted with boldface.
The following individuals received two or more awards and/or nominations.
Wins | Film | Nominations |
---|---|---|
2 | Conclave | 6 |
Nickel Boys | 3 | |
A Real Pain | 2 | |
1 | Anora | 7 |
The Brutalist | 7 | |
Emilia Pérez | 5 | |
Hard Truths | 4 | |
Kneecap | 4 | |
Bird | 3 | |
The Outrun | 3 | |
All We Imagine as Light | 2 | |
Blitz | 2 | |
0 | The Substance | 6 |
La chimera | 3 | |
Nosferatu | 3 | |
A Complete Unknown | 2 | |
Dune: Part Two | 2 | |