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Choice Awards
Movie NOMINEES FOR 2020
Voting has ended for 2020.
Find all the nominees below.
Winners
1. Avengers: Endgame
Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile …
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2. Aladdin
Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her …
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3. Spider-Man: Far from Home
Peter Parker’s relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a …
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4. Abominable
After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to …
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5. Jumanji: The Next Level
When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is …
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6. Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and …
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7. Frozen II
Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the …
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8. Knives Out
The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there’s one thing that renowned …
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9. Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the …
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10. The Angry Birds Movie 2
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and …
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Other Nominees
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with …
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A Dog’s Way Home
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from …
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Downton Abbey
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of …
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Dumbo
Struggling circus owner Max Medici enlists a former star and his two children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears. When the …
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The Fighting Preacher
Preacher Willard Bean becomes the world middleweight boxing champion in 1905, but when Joseph F. Smith asks him to step away from …
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Ford v Ferrari
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of …
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How to Train
Your Dragon:
The Hidden World
All seems well on the island of Berk as Vikings and dragons live together in peace and harmony. Now a Viking leader, Hiccup finds himself …
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Jojo Rabbit
Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary …
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The Kid Who
Would Be King
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and …
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in …
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The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the …
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Little Women
In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in …
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora’s upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora’s future …
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The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith
Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with …
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max the terrier encounters canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey when he visits the countryside. Luckily for Max, he soon …
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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
When it’s discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to …
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Toy Story 4
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into …
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UglyDolls
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the …
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X-Men: Dark Phoenix
The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a …
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Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and …
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4. Abominable
After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain.
rating: PG
starring: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor
directed by: Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Lauren rated it ★★★ and said “A cute movie that has gorgeous scenery.”
2. Aladdin
Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles upon a magic oil lamp that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must soon embark on a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer, Jafar, from overthrowing young Jasmine’s kingdom.
rating: PG
starring: Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith
directed by: Guy Ritchie
10. The Angry Birds Movie 2
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine way of life. After picking their best and brightest, the birds and pigs come up with a scheme to infiltrate the island, deactivate the device and return to their respective paradises intact.
rating: PG
starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones
directed by: Thurop Van Orman, John Rice
1. Avengers: Endgame
Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers — Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner — must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos — the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.
rating: PG-13
starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson
directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “Wow! A real thrill ride and a very fitting ending to this segment of the Marvel Comic Universe. Along with great action, there is also a lot of heart, as we find out what happens after the big “snap” and where our friends go from there.”
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.
rating: PG
starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys
directed by: Marielle Heller
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “Fred Rogers is a real hero of mine, and I loved seeing Tom Hanks in this role. The story is quite touching, and I drew a lot of inspiration from the lessons Fred teaches.”
6. Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.
rating: PG-13
starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn
directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
A Dog’s Way Home
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.
rating: PG
starring: Jonah Hauer-King, Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos
directed by: Charles Martin Smith
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “This is a great family film! There’s enough peril to keep the viewer interested, but its not too scary for the kids. I love the book its based on as well.”
Downton Abbey
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue — leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
rating: PG
starring: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery
directed by: Michael Engler
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★ and said “This is a real must see for Downton Abbey fans. Its really fun to see the whole gang together again. However, the plot is a little rushed, as if they were trying to squish a whole new season of the show into a 90 minute film. Enjoyable nonetheless!”
Dumbo
Struggling circus owner Max Medici enlists a former star and his two children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears. When the family discovers that the animal can fly, it soon becomes the main attraction — bringing in huge audiences and revitalizing the run-down circus. The elephant’s magical ability also draws the attention of V.A. Vandevere, an entrepreneur who wants to showcase Dumbo in his latest, larger-than-life entertainment venture.
rating: PG
starring: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito
directed by: Tim Burton
The Fighting Preacher
Preacher Willard Bean becomes the world middleweight boxing champion in 1905, but when Joseph F. Smith asks him to step away from the limelight and serve a five-year mission in upstate New York, the Beans immediately pack their bags and travel to the East Coast. Once there, they find the hatred that existed 90 years earlier is still alive and very present.
rating: PG
starring: David McConnell, Charley Boon, Kenna Dawn
directed by: T.C. Christensen
Ford v Ferrari
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
rating: PG-13
starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale
directed by: James Mangold
awards: Best Achievement in Film Editing; Best Achievement in Sound Editing (Academy Awards 2020)
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Lauren rated it ★★★★ and said “All the fun dialogue and awesome racing you hoped it would have – great underdog movie.”
7. Frozen II
Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.
rating: PG
starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad
directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
All seems well on the island of Berk as Vikings and dragons live together in peace and harmony. Now a Viking leader, Hiccup finds himself increasingly attracted to Astrid, while his beloved dragon Toothless meets an enchanting creature who captures his eye. When the evil Grimmel launches a devious plan to wipe out all the dragons, Hiccup must unite both clans to find Caldera, a hidden land that holds the key to saving Toothless and his flying friends.
rating: PG
starring: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham
directed by: Dean DeBlois
Jojo Rabbit
Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend — Adolf Hitler — Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.
rating: PG-13
starring: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor
directed by: Taika Waititi
awards: Best Adapted Screenplay (Academy Awards 2020)
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “Such a good film! Lots of comedy, but a lot of pathos as well. This is such a difficult time in history, and Waititi’s zaniness highlights how insane the German culture became.”
5. Jumanji: The Next Level
When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken — and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there’s more obstacles and more danger to overcome.
rating: PG-13
starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan
directed by: Jake Kasdan
The Kid Who Would Be King
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
rating: PG
starring: Louis Ashborne Serkis, Denise Gough, Patrick Stewart
directed by: Joe Cornish
8. Knives Out
The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there’s one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure — everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth.
rating: PG-13
starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curits
directed by: Rian Johnson
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Lauren rated it ★★★★★ and said “A clever and entertaining whodunnit along the lines of Without a Clue and, well, Clue.”
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
rating: PG
starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett
directed by: Mike Mitchell
The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
rating: PG
starring: Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen
directed by: Jon Favreau
Little Women
In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore, a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately rejected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteacher, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that brings the family back together.
rating: PG
starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen
directed by: Greta Gerwig
awards: Best Achievement in Costume Design (Academy Awards 2020)
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Lauren rated it ★★★★ and said “I really enjoyed it. It made all the characters relatable, gave Amy her own story, and sparked a ludicrous and entertaining amount of debate among my friends and family about its merits compared to the older movie.”
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora’s upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora’s future mother-in-law — a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land’s fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army.
rating: PG
starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Harris Dickinson
directed by: Joachim Ronning
The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith
Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the Grobergs face their ultimate test of faith, only to find themselves surrounded by the love and prayers of thousands of Tongans. Barriers of interreligious strife are soon broken down as all unite in hopes of a miracle that will save the baby’s life, as well as the life of a Tongan minister’s son.
rating: PG-13
starring: Christopher Gorham, Natalie Medlock, Ben Baker
directed by: Mitch Davis
9. Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Pikachu, they join forces to unravel the tangled mystery.
rating: PG
starring: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton
directed by: Rob Letterman
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max the terrier encounters canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey when he visits the countryside. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
rating: PG
starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford
directed by: Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val
3. Spider-Man: Far from Home
Peter Parker’s relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The world is in danger as four massive elemental creatures — each representing Earth, air, water and fire — emerge from a hole torn in the universe. Parker soon finds himself donning the Spider-Man suit to help Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio stop the evil entities from wreaking havoc across the continent.
rating: PG-13
starring: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal
directed by: Jon Watts
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
When it’s discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to find out his whereabouts. Finn and Poe lead the Resistance to put a stop to the First Order’s plans to form a new Empire, while Rey anticipates her inevitable confrontation with Kylo Ren.
rating: PG-13
starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac
directed by: J.J. Abrams
Toy Story 4
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.
rating: G
starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts
directed by: Josh Cooley
awards: Best Animated Feature Film (Academy Awards 2020)
UglyDolls
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection — a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child. Soon, the UglyDolls learn what it means to be different — ultimately realizing that they don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.
rating: PG
starring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe
directed by: Kelly Asbury
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she’s hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey’s new abilities to rule the galaxy.
rating: PG-13
starring: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender
directed by: Simon Kinberg
Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.
rating: PG-13
starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James
directed by: Danny Boyle
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “I loved this film! The whole premise is fun, and its great to see Ed Sheeran in this as well. I enjoyed the romantic comedy aspects, and the music is superb!”
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