U.K. Film Critics Association (UKFCA) Awards: Complete list of nominees and winners explored

Paul Thomas Anderson And Leonardo DiCaprio Attend A One Battle After Another special Screening And Q&A BFI IMAX London - Source: Getty
U.K. Film Critics Association (UKFCA) Awards nominees and winners explored (Image via Getty)

The U.K. Film Critics Association has officially announced its 2025 awards winners. The U.K. Film Critics Association awards are voted on by professional critics who work in the United Kingdom.

U.K. Film Critics Association 2024 award winners were as follows,

  • Best film: Dune: Part Two
  • Best director: Denis Villeneuve: Dune: Part Two
  • Best actor: Colman Domingo: Sing Sing
  • Best actress: Demi Moore: The Substance
  • Best supporting actor: Denzel Washington: Gladiator II
  • Best supporting actress: Isabella Rossellini: Conclave

The 2025 U.K. Film Critics Association Awards were largely dominated by Sinners, which emerged as the standout title of the night. The film bagged Film of the Year alongside other acting category wins for Michael B. Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku. Other notable wins include directing recognition for Paul Thomas Anderson and a leading actress win for Jessie Buckley.

The association's official website reads,

"The Film Critics Association UK is the national association for Film Critics based in the UK. It is an independent group for Film and TV journalists based in the UK with a mission is to provide a supportive community for critics, offering opportunities for networking, professional development, and the celebration of excellence in film and television journalism."

It also adds,

"Our members include a diverse range of critics, writers, and journalists who contribute to leading publications, websites, podcasts, and broadcast outlets across the UK. We welcome critics at all stages of their careers, from established voices to emerging talent, reflecting the full spectrum of British film culture."

Some of the association's members are as follows,

  • Kelechi Ehenulo
  • Laura Venning
  • David Garlick
  • Matthew Turner
  • Freda Cooper
  • Rafa Sales Ross
  • David Opie
  • Rebecca Sayce
  • Yasmine Kandil
  • Olivia Anne Cleary
  • Katie Hogan
  • Zoe Rose Smith
  • Katie Smith Wong
  • Maria Lattila
  • Jack Francis
  • Jed Wagman
  • Tessa Williams
  • Hannah Wales
  • Shelby Cooke
  • Luke Hearfield
  • Latoya Austin
  • Paul Klein
  • Theo Fisher
  • Jasmine Valentine
  • Nicola Austin

Complete list of nominees and winners of the 2025 U.K. Film Critics Association Awards

Film of the year

One Battle After Another

Sentimental Value

Sinners (Winner)

Sorry, Baby

Weapons

Best director

Guillermo del Toro: Frankenstein

Kaouther Ben Hania: The Voice of Hind Rajab

Paul Thomas Anderson: One Battle After Another (Winner)

RaMell Ross: Nickel Boys

Ryan Coogler: Sinners

Best leading actor

Adrien Brody: The Brutalist

Ethan Hawke: Blue Moon

Leonardo DiCaprio: One Battle After Another

Michael B. Jordan: Sinners (Winner)

Robert Aramayo: I Swear

Best leading actress

Emma Stone: Bugonia

Eva Victor: Sorry Baby

Jessie Buckley: Hamnet (Winner)

Renate Reinsve: Sentimental Value

Rose Byrne: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You

Best supporting actor

Benicio del Toro: One Battle After Another

Delroy Lindo: Sinners

Jacob Elordi: Frankenstein

Sean Penn: One Battle After Another (Winner)

Stellan Skarsgård: Sentimental Value

Best supporting actress

Amy Madigan: Weapons

Chase Infiniti: One Battle After Another

Elle Fanning: Sentimental Value

Teyana Taylor: One Battle After Another

Wunmi Mosaku: Sinners (Winner)

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2025 UKFCA Awards.


Also Read: Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) EDA Awards: Complete list of nominees and winners explored

Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: Complete list of nominees explored

Love movies? Try our Box Office Game and Movie Grid Game to test your film knowledge and have some fun!

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal