4th Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards


The 4th Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards, presented by the Hollywood Critics Association, took place virtually on March 5, 2021. The ceremony was hosted by HCA Founder Scott Menzel.
The nominations were announced on February 1, 2021.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Special Honorary awards

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor – Paul Raci for Sound of MetalBreakthrough Performance by an Actress – Cristin Milioti for Palm SpringsStandout Performance by an Actor or Actress 23 or Under – Sidney Flanigan for Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysImpact Award – Judas and the Black MessiahValiant Award – Zack SnyderInspire Award – Lin-Manuel MirandaGame Changer Award – Nicole BeharieTimeless Award – Dante SpinottiSpotlight Award – Kiera AllenStar on the Rise Award – Jo Ellen PellmanArtisan on the Rise Award – Emile MosseriTrailblazer Award – Dwayne JohnsonActing Achievement Award – Aubrey PlazaArtisan Achievement Award – Trent Reznor and Atticus RossFilmmaker on the Rise Award – Emerald Fennell