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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.

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Highlights of 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1997 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

6

Total movie wins

6

Total people nominations

7

Total people wins

7

Jerry Maguire Jerry Maguire

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 5 wins
Romance

Romance

3 nominations 3 wins
Sport

Sport

2 nominations 2 wins
Anthony Minghella

Most Nominations

Anthony Minghella

2 nominations

All Best Actor Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Actor category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Actress Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Actress category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Child Performance Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Child Performance category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Director category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Documentary Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Documentary category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Family Film Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Family Film category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Screenplay category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Best Supporting Actor Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Best Supporting Actor category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Breakout Artist of the Year Winners and Nominees – 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Breakout Artist of the Year category at the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1997. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards Awards 1997 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards Awards 1997. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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

2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Family Film

2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Picture

WINNER

Fargo

2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Screenplay

2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Supporting Actor

2nd Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Breakout Artist of the Year

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