List of accolades received by Lion (2016 film)

Lion is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Garth Davis, based on the non-fiction book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. The film, starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, and Sunny Pawar, garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations.

Major Awards and Nominations:

• Academy Awards: Lion received six nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Nicole Kidman), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score. It did not win any.

• Golden Globe Awards: The film was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Nicole Kidman), and Best Original Score.

• British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA): Lion earned five nominations at the 70th British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Nicole Kidman), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Music. It won the award for Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel).

• Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG): The cast of Lion was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Dev Patel) and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Nicole Kidman) at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards.

• Critics' Choice Awards: Lion received six nominations at the 22nd Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Nicole Kidman), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Young Performer (Sunny Pawar), and Best Score.

Other Notable Awards and Recognition:

• Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA Awards): The film won the AACTA Award for Best Film, as well as several other AACTA awards recognizing its Australian production and talent.
• Satellite Awards: Lion won awards for Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel) and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 21st Satellite Awards.
• Numerous film critics' associations also honored Lion with awards and nominations for various aspects of the film, including acting, directing, and screenwriting.

The film's success at various award ceremonies highlighted its powerful storytelling, strong performances, and impactful themes of family, identity, and perseverance.