Golden Globe Nominations 2024: Top Contenders And Surprises

The Golden Globes are back with their 82nd edition, and the nominations are nothing short of a cinematic fiesta. From record-breaking nods to exciting new categories, this year’s lineup is a celebration of storytelling across film and television. 

Top Film Nominees

Emilia Pérez
Topping the list with 10 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
The Brutalist
Garnered 7 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Conclave
Scored 6 nominations, competing in categories like Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Anora & The Substance
Each earned 5 nominations, standing out in the Musical or Comedy categories.

Top TV Nominees

The Bear
Roars to the top with 5 nominations, leading the television categories.
Only Murders in the Building & Shogun
Both shows earned 4 nominations each, showcasing a mix of comedy and drama brilliance.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nickel Boys
September 5

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Emilia Pérez
Anora
Challengers
A Real Pain
The Substance
Wicked

Animated Magic

The animation category is packed with hits like:
Inside Out 2
Moana 2
Flow
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Global Cinema Standouts

The Best Non-English Language Film nominees bring stories from around the world:

All We Imagine As Light (Malayalam/Hindi)
Emilia Pérez (France)
The Girl With the Needle (Poland/Sweden/Denmark)
I’m Still Here (Brazil)
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (USA/Germany)
Vermiglio (Italy)

Best Female Actor- Drama

Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl)
Angelina Jolie (Maria)
Nicole Kidman (Babygirl)
Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door)
Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Kate Winslet (Lee)

Best Male Actor- Drama

Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
Daniel Craig (Queer)
Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

Special Mentions

Viola Davis is set to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to film.
Ted Danson will receive the prestigious Carol Burnett Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to television.

When and Where to Watch

Mark your calendars! The 82nd Golden Globe Awards airs live on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from the Beverly Hilton. It’ll be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, with Nikki Glaser as the host.

This year’s Golden Globes promises an exciting mix of record-breaking films, returning favorites, and a celebration of diverse talent across the globe. Which of these are you rooting for?