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Nickel Boys
2024
RaMell Ross
2024·PG-13·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
Metascore
A powerful friendship develops between two young Black men as they navigate the harrowing trials of reform school together.
Cast
Ethan Cole Sharp·Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor·Ethan Herisse·Brandon Wilson
Producers
Joslyn Barnes·Allison Brandin·Dede Gardner·Jeremy Kleiner·Chelsea Krant
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
6 wins · 7 nominations
Wins (6)
Best Picture
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (2025)
Best Film
Best Director
Directors Guild of America, USA (2025)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
Batou ChandlerJames RoqueZachery SchererJonathan M. WarrenKenneth YuThalia SkalerisRaMell Ross
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2025)
Director of the Year
RaMell Ross
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (2024)
Best Director
RaMell Ross
Gotham Awards (2024)
Best Director
RaMell Ross
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (2025)
Adapted Screenplay
Joslyn BarnesRaMell Ross
Nominations (7)
Best Picture
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2025)
Film of the Year
Critics Choice Awards (2025)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (2025)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Film Independent Spirit Awards (2025)
Best Feature
Joslyn BarnesDede GardnerJeremy KleinerDavid Levine
Gotham Awards (2024)
Best Feature
Joslyn BarnesDede GardnerJeremy KleinerDavid LevineRaMell Ross
Best Director
Critics Choice Awards (2025)
Best Director
RaMell Ross
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (2025)
Best Screenplay (Adapted)
Joslyn BarnesRaMell Ross