Best Original Score or Soundtrack of 2016: Critics Survey

We asked critics for their favorite films and performances of 2016. For each of the fifteen categories, respondents ranked their picks. Results were tallied using a reverse points system (e.g. five points for 1st, four points for 2nd, three points for 3rd, etc.) – we’ve listed the top 30 below. A full list of participating critics can be found here.

FULL RESULTS: 2016 IndieWire Critics Poll

1. Jackie – 346
2. La La Land – 269
3. Moonlight – 185
4. Arrival – 145
5. The Neon Demon – 95
6. Sing Street – 94
7. The Childhood of a Leader – 72
8. American Honey – 67
8. The Handmaiden – 67
10. The Fits – 58
11. Moana – 57
12. Manchester by the Sea – 48
13. Nocturnal Animals – 46
14. The Witch – 45
15. Hell or High Water – 37
15. The Lobster – 37
17. 20th Century Women – 36
18. Krisha – 33
18. Kubo and the Two Strings – 33
20. Lion – 32
21. Everybody Wants Some!! – 30
22. Green Room – 25
22. Love & Friendship – 25
24. Paterson – 24
25. High-Rise – 23
26. Hail, Caesar! – 22
26. Midnight Special – 22
28. The Red Turtle – 20
29. My Golden Days – 18
30. Certain Women – 17