Top film, writer, actor go to ‘Sea’

The National Board of Review released its annual yearend honors Tuesday, naming “Manchester by the Sea” as best film. The 107-year-old, New York-based group also named Casey Affleck as lead actor and gave its original screenplay award to Kenneth Lonergan. “Manchester’s” Lucas Hedges was named male breakthrough performance.

Barry Jenkins won the NBR’s directing award for “Moonlight,” with Naomie Harris recognized from the film for supporting actress. Amy Adams took lead actress honors for “Arrival,” while supporting actor went to Jeff Bridges for “Hell or High Water.” Adapted screenplay went to Jay Cocks and Martin Scorsese for “Silence.”

The female breakthrough performance award went to Royalty Hightower for “The Fits.” Directorial debut went to Trey Edward Shults for “Krisha.” Animated film went to “Kubo and the Two Strings.” The foreign-language award went to Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman.” Best documentary went to “O.J.: Made in America.” Ensemble was awarded to “Hidden Figures,” with a cast that includes Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Mahershala Ali and Kevin Costner.

The NBR also named its 10 top films for the year, with “Arrival,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hail, Caesar!,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” “Moonlight,” “Patriots Day,” “Silence” and “Sully.”

The awards gala will be Jan. 4 in New York City.