| 15th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | |
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| Announced on | January 5, 2016 |
| Presented on | February 8, 2016 |
| Hosted by | Kathy Griffin |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Spotlight [1] |
| Most awards | Joy (2) |
| Most nominations | Joy (8) |
The 15th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, presented by AARP the Magazine, honored films released in 2015 and were announced on January 5, 2016. The awards recognized films created by and about people over the age of 50. The ceremony, held a month later on February 8, 2016, was hosted by actress and comedian Kathy Griffin at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. [2]
Awards
Winners and Nominees
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). [3] [2] [4]
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Readers' Choice Poll
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Career Achievement Award
- Michael Douglas: "[F]rom his earliest days, beginning with the searing drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the two-time Oscar-winning actor/producer has challenged audiences to leave a movie theater with more than gum on their shoes." [5]
Films with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 8 | Joy |
| 5 | The Intern |
| 4 | Carol |
| Love & Mercy | |
| 3 | Bridge of Spies |
| Brooklyn | |
| 45 Years | |
| The Martian | |
| Youth | |
| 2 | Creed |
| 5 Flights Up | |
| Grandma | |
| I'll See You in My Dreams | |
| Inside Out | |
| Room | |
| The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | |
| Spotlight | |
| Steve Jobs | |
| Straight Outta Compton | |
| Trumbo | |
| Woman in Gold |
| Wins | Film |
|---|---|
| 2 | Joy |
References
- ^ Shah, Yagana (January 6, 2016). "AARP Announces The Best Movies For Grownups". HuffPost.
- ^ a b "'Spotlight' Named Best 'Movie for Grownups' by AARP". January 5, 2016.
- ^ "AARP The Magazine Announces Nominees for 2015 Movies for Grownups Awards incl. 'Brooklyn' 'Spotlight'". VIMOOZ. December 16, 2015.
- ^ "Vote Now for 2015's Best Movies for Grownups". AARP.
- ^ Appelo, Tim. "Complete List of Winners at the 2018 Movies for Grownups Awards". AARP.