The film received critical praise and was widely counted among the best films of the year , with the National Board of Review listing it as the top film of 2016 . Critics particularly complimented the performances of Affleck , Williams , and Hedges , as well as Lonergan 's screenplay and direction . At the 89th Academy Awards , the film won awards for Best Actor for Affleck and Best Original Screenplay , with additional nominations for Best Picture , Best Director , Best Supporting Actor ( Hedges ) , and Best Supporting Actress ( Williams ) . Affleck also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and the film itself was nominated in four other categories . The British Academy Film Awards nominated the picture for six different awards , winning two : Affleck for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Lonergan for Best Original Screenplay
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
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