In years’ past, KC has nominated a full slate of categories, but this year, they’ve only announced their Best Picture slate and have said winners in all categories will be revealed on December 18. We’ll find out then if there other nominees. As to this list, the two non-competitive titles on the list are The Lobster and Swiss Army Man, neither of which are really Oscar competitors. They are just quirky additions.

The Nominations

Best Picture

Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Jackie
La La Land
The Lobster
Loving
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Swiss Army Man

Kansas City Film Critics Circle Data

Year Founded: 1966
First Awards: 1966 (50)