
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
The 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards were presented on January 20, 1997, honoring the finest achievements of 1996 filmmaking. The ceremony celebrated outstanding accomplishments in acting, directing, screenplay, and various other categories, while also recognizing breakthrough talent and lifetime achievement honors.
Highlights of 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap
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Total movie nominations
6
Total movie wins
6
Total people nominations
7
Total people wins
7


Most recognized genres

Drama

Romance

Sport

Most Nominations
Anthony Minghella
All Best Actor Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Actress Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Child Performance Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Documentary Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Family Film Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Best Supporting Actor Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Breakout Artist of the Year Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards Awards 1997 Category Breakdown
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2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Actor
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Actress
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Child Performance
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Director
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Documentary
WINNER
When We Were Kings2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Family Film
WINNER
Fly Away Home2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Picture
WINNER
Fargo2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Screenplay
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Breakout Artist of the Year