The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held earlier today in Hong Kong time, saw the World War II drama One More Battle sweep the film categories, securing four major awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. On the television front, the limited series The Tumultuous Youth emerged as the leading winner, also claiming four accolades across the miniseries categories.
The annual ceremony recognizes excellence in film and television, often setting the stage for the upcoming Academy Awards. This year’s event highlighted a diverse array of critically acclaimed productions, balancing sweeping cinematic epics with groundbreaking television storytelling.
One More Battle Triumphs in Film Categories
Director Paul Anderson’s One More Battle proved the night’s cinematic powerhouse. Beyond the top Musical or Comedy picture prize, Anderson personally secured wins for both Best Director and Best Screenplay for his meticulous work on the film. Actress Tiana Taylor was also recognized for her compelling performance, taking home the award for Best Supporting Actress.
In the dramatic film categories, the historical picture Best Motion Picture – Drama honor went to Hamnet, which also earned Jessie Buckley the award for Best Actress in a Drama. Conversely, the espionage thriller The Secret Agent earned two key acting awards: Best Actor in a Drama for Viner Mora and Best Foreign Language Film.
Other notable film winners included Kpop Demon Hunters for Best Animated Feature, which also contributed to the prize for Best Song, “Golden.” The complex thriller The Culprits was recognized for its score and won the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award. Meanwhile, the comedic acting awards went to Timothée Fisher-Lhomme for Reckless and Ruth Bryan for If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You, in the Musical or Comedy categories.
Television Honors Distributed Across Streaming Giants
Television dominance was split between emotionally resonant dramas and sharp comedies, with streaming services playing a pivotal role in the victories.
The limited series The Tumultuous Youth became the undisputed television champion of the evening, winning four awards, signaling a strong year for binge-worthy dramas. Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper secured the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards, respectively, in the Limited Series category, while Ellen Doherty was named Best Supporting Actress.
In the ongoing series categories, the drama Best Television Series – Drama went to Pittsburgh, which also saw Noah Vio win Best Actor in a Drama Series. On the comedy side, Set Photography won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, with Seth Rogen taking home Best Actor in the category. The rising star Michelle Williams won Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role in The Bucket List.
Accessing the Award-Winning Content
For audiences in Hong Kong and neighboring regions, many of these celebrated winners are readily available. Films like Hamnet, The Secret Agent, and The Value of Emotion are slated for upcoming theatrical releases. Recent winners One More Battle and The Culprits premiered in Hong Kong last year.
Award-winning television content is broadly accessible via major streaming platforms:
- Netflix: Hosts the multiple-award winner The Tumultuous Youth and the celebrated stand-up special Ricky Gervais: Dying of Laughter.
- Apple TV+: Features the comedy winner Set Photography and the drama All for One.
- HBO Max: Currently streams the drama winner Pittsburgh and The Professional Gunman.
- Disney+: Carries the limited series The Bucket List.
The podcast winner, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, can be listened to on Spotify. The array of platforms underscores the evolving landscape of content distribution in the entertainment industry, making these globally recognized productions more accessible than ever.
