‘Spotlight’: 6 Oscar nominations; 2 wins
Posted: September 2026
List of Oscar nominations and wins for “Spotlight” (2015). “Spotlight” received 6 Academy Award nominations and won 2. Below are the nominees and respective winners. Sources: Oscars.org, Internet Movie Database
WON: Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin, Blye Pagon Faust (Best Picture)
Tom McCarthy (Best Director) — lost to The Revenant (Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
Mark Ruffalo (Best Supporting Actor) — lost to Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Rachel McAdams (Best Supporting Actress) — lost to Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl)
WON: Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy (Best Original Screenplay)
Tom McArdle (Best Editing) — lost to Mad Max: Fury Road (Margaret Sixel)
