Stephen Graham wins big as Adolescence sweeps the board at Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Awards were hosted this year by comediene Chelsea Handler, honouring the year’s best in film, streaming and television and Adolescence has won big!

Stephen Graham has been awarded best actor in a limited series at the Critics Choice Awards as Adolescence won four prizes at the ceremony.

Irish actress Jessie Buckley was named best actress and British drama Adolescence as Owen Cooper, 16, took home the prize for best supporting actor in a limited series while his co-stars Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty were awarded best actor in a limited series and best supporting actress in a limited series, respectively.

The awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, honours the year’s best in film, streaming and television as voted on by critics and journalists and are seen as an early indicator in the Oscar race.

The Netflix series, which was among the platform’s most-watched titles of 2025, follows a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate.

Cooper thanked his co-stars, collaborators and family during a heartfelt acceptance speech.

“The past year has been a complete whirlwind for me and my family. Honestly, it’s changed our lives forever and we’re forever grateful,” he said.

“Receiving this award means more to me than I can put even into words, to be standing here with you all tonight is something that I’ll never forget.”

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy picked up the award for best movie made for television.

American horror film Sinners won four categories including best casting and best ensemble, while Timothee Chalamet won best actor for his role as a table tennis champion in the film Marty Supreme.

One Battle After Another clinched best picture and director Paul Thomas Anderson took home best director.

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