| Number: | 16 |
| Award: | AARP Movies for Grownups Awards |
| Date: | February 6, 2017 |
| Host: | Margo Martindale |
| Most Wins: | Fences, Manhchester by the Sea, 20th Century Women (2) |
| Most Nominations: | Fences (9) |
| Last: | 15th |
| Next: | 17th |
The 16th AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, presented by AARP the Magazine, honored films released in 2016 and were announced on February 6, 2017. The awards recognized films created by and about people over the age of 50. The ceremony was hosted by actress Margo Martindale at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This was the last year that the awards were not broadcast on television.[1] This was the final year an award was given for Best Comedy or for Best Movie for Grownups Who Refuse to Grow Up.[2]
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger .[3]
| Nominations | Film | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fences | |
| 5 | Silence | |
| scope=row rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 4 | Lion |
| Manchester by the Sea | ||
| Sully | ||
| scope=row rowspan=5 style="text-align:center;" | 3 | Florence Foster Jenkins |
| The Founder | ||
| Hello, My Name Is Doris | ||
| La La Land | ||
| Loving | ||
| scope=row rowspan=10 style="text-align:center;" | 2 | |
| Elle | ||
| Hell or High Water | ||
| Hidden Figures | ||
| The Hollars | ||
| Jackie | ||
| A Monster Calls | ||
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | ||
| Rules Don't Apply | ||
| 20th Century Women |
| Wins | Film | |
|---|---|---|
| scope=row rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 2 | Fences |
| Manchester by the Sea | ||
| 20th Century Women |