Winners and nominees
The winners are listed first and in boldface.
| 22nd WAFCA Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 10, 2023 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | American Fiction |
| Best Director | Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer |
| Best Actor | Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer |
| Best Actress | Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon |
The 22nd Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards were announced on December 10, 2023. [1] [2] [3] The nominations were announced on December 9, 2023. [4] Oppenheimer led the nominations with eleven, followed by Barbie with ten. [5] The former won the most awards with six, including Best Director and Best Actor. [6]
The winners are listed first and in boldface.
The following films received multiple nominations: | The following films received multiple awards:
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