The winners of 2016 National Board of Review are announced ahead of the Academy Awards, AceShowbiz said. "Manchester by the Sea" leads the pack with four wins including Best Film and Best Original Screenplay. The actors, Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges, additionally win Best Actor and Male Breakthrough Performance respectively.

The title of Best Director is handed out to "Moonlight" helmer Barry Jenkins and Best Actress is awarded to "Arrival" star Amy Adams. Meanwhile, Best Supporting Actor and Actress go to Jeff Bridges for "Hell or High Water" and Naomie Harris for "Moonlight" respectively.

"Arrival", "Moonlight" and "Hell or High Water" are also among the Top Films. Other movies making the list are "Hacksaw Ridge", "Hail Caesar", "Hidden Figures", "La La Land", "Patriots Day", "Silence" as well as "Sully".