List of British films of 2016


This article lists feature-length British films and full-length documentaries that have had their premieres in 2016 and were at least partly made by Great Britain or the United Kingdom. It does not feature short films, medium-length films, made-for-TV films, pornographic films, filmed theater, VR films and interactive films. It does not include films screened in previous years that had release dates in 2016.
Also included is an overview of the major events in British film, including film festivals and awards ceremonies, as well as a list of notable British film artists who died in 2016.

Film premieres

Culturally British Films

The following list comprises films not produced by Great Britain or the United Kingdom but is strongly associated with British culture. The films in this list should fulfill at least 3 of the following criteria:
  • The film is adapted from a British source material.
  • The story is set, at least partially, in the United Kingdom.
  • The film was shot, at least partially, in the United Kingdom.
  • Many of the film's cast and crew members are British.
TitleCountry of originAdaptationFilm SettingFilm LocationsBritish Cast and Crew
Alice Through the Looking GlassUnited StatesThrough the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollLondon, EnglandGloucester Docks, Shepperton Studios and Longcross Studios, United KingdomJames Bobin, Matt Lucas, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Rickman, Stuart Dryburgh
The BFGUnited StatesThe BFG by Roald DahlLondon, EnglandBamburgh Castle, Blenheim Palace, Skye in Scotland and London, United KingdomRuby Barnhill, Mark Rylance, Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Joanna Johnston
The Conjuring 2United StatesInspired by the Enfield PoltergeistLondon, EnglandThe Warrington and Marylebone station in London, United KingdomFrances O'Connor, Benjamin Haigh, Simon McBurney, Robin Atkin Downes
Doctor StrangeUnited StatesLondon, EnglandBuckinghamshire, Kent, London and Surrey, United KingdomBenedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Scott Adkins, Tilda Swinton, Ben Davis
Jason BourneUnited States
China		London, EnglandHertfordshire and London, United KingdomRiz Ahmed, Paul Greengrass, John Powell (film composer), David Buckley, Barry Ackroyd
London Has FallenUnited StatesLondon, EnglandSomerset House, United KingdomGerard Butler, Charlotte Riley, Colin Salmon, Patrick Kennedy, Bryan Larkin, Michael Wildman, Andrew Pleavin, The Chamber Orchestra of London, Ed Wild, Michael J. Duthie
The Lost City of ZUnited StatesThe life of Percy FawcettLondon, EnglandGreyabbey Village, Strangford Lough, Craigavon House, Methodist College Belfast, Belfast City Hall, Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Bangor Castle, Northern Ireland, United KingdomCharlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen
Love & FriendshipFrance
Ireland
Netherlands		Lady Susan by Jane AustenEnglandKate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Emma Greenwell, Morfydd Clark, James Fleet, Jemma Redgrave, Tom Bennett

British award winners

Listed here are the British winners and nominees at the five most prestigious film award ceremonies in the English-speaking world: the Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards, that were held during 2016, celebrating the best films of 2015. The British nominations were led by Room, Brooklyn, Carol and The Martian, with Ex Machina and 'The Danish Girl going on to win a number of technical awards, whilst Mark Rylance and Kate Winslet won multiple best supporting actor and supporting actress awards for Bridge of Spies and Steve Jobs, respectively. British films did, however, notably lose out to Spotlight and The Revenant from the United States, and Mad Max: Fury Road from Australia.

Academy Awards

The 88th Academy Awards honoring the best films of 2015 were held on 28 February 2016.
British winners:Amy Ex Machina Room Spectre
British nominations:Brooklyn The Danish Girl Fifty Shades of Grey The Martian Prologue Room Shok Youth

British Academy Film Awards

The 69th British Academy Film Awards honoring the best films of 2015 were held on 14 February 2016.
British winners:Amy Brooklyn Operator Room Theeb
British nominations:45 Years A Syrian Love Story – Brooklyn Carol The Danish Girl Elephant Ex Machina The Lady in the Van The Lobster – The Martian Room Shaun the Sheep Movie Steve Jobs The Survivalist Theeb

Critics' Choice Awards

The 21st Critics' Choice Awards was held on 17 January 2016.
British winners:Amy The Danish Girl Ex Machina Room
British nominees:Brooklyn Carol The Danish Girl Ex Machina Fifty Shades of Grey The Look of Silence The Martian Room Spectre
The 22nd Critics' Choice Awards was held on 11 December 2016.
British winners:Florence Foster Jenkins
British nominees:A Monster Calls Allied Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Florence Foster Jenkins Hail, Caesar! Lion Loving

Golden Globe Awards

The 73rd Golden Globe Awards was held on 10 January 2016.
British winners:The Martian Room Spectre Steve Jobs
British nominees:Brooklyn Carol The Danish Girl Ex Machina Fifty Shades of Grey The Lady in the Van Room Shaun the Sheep Movie Steve Jobs Youth

Screen Actors Guild Awards

The 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards was held on 29 January 2016.
British winners:The Danish Girl Room
British nominees:Brooklyn Carol The Danish Girl Everest Room Steve Jobs