Hamnet Named AARP's Best Movie for Grownups in 2026 – Complete Winners List

Hamnet Named AARP’s Best Movie for Grownups in 2026 – Complete Winners List

ByNora Ellington January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

AARP Names Hamnet Best Movie for Grownups

In an event celebrating cinematic achievements for older audiences, Hamnet has been crowned AARP’s Best Movie for Grownups at the 25th annual Movies for Grownups Awards. The award ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, took place on Saturday at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

This year’s ceremony highlighted films from 2025 that resonate with viewers aged 50 and above. Among the notable films recognized were One Battle After Another, Jay Kelly, and Sentimental Value. The event also acknowledged prominent figures in the industry, including actors George Clooney, Laura Dern, Regina Hall, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

Adam Sandler received the Career Achievement Award, a fitting tribute following his recent projects, Happy Gilmore 2 and Jay Kelly, which showcase his versatility as an actor.

AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards will air on Feb. 22 on PBS’s Great Performances. Below is the complete list of winners:

Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups
Hamnet

Best Actress
Laura Dern, Is This Thing On?

Best Actor
George Clooney, Jay Kelly

Best Supporting Actress
Regina Hall, One Battle After Another

Best Supporting Actor
Delroy Lindo, Sinners

Best Director
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein

Best Screenwriter
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best Ensemble
One Battle After Another

Best Intergenerational Film
Sentimental Value

Best Period Film
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Best Documentary
My Mom Jayne

Best Foreign-Language Film
Sentimental Value

Best TV Series or Limited Series
The Pitt

Best Actor (TV)
Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Best Actress (TV)
Kathy Bates, Matlock

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