| 1996 Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards |
| Best Picture |
| Fargo | |
| Lone Star - 2nd place | |
| The English Patient - 3rd place | |
| The Crucible - 4th place | |
| Secrets & Lies - 5th place | |
| Shine - 6th place | |
| Welcome to the Dollhouse - 7th place | |
| Big Night - 8th place | |
| Emma - 9th place | |
| Courage Under Fire - 10th place |
| Best Director |
|
John Sayles
Lone Star |
| Best Actor |
|
Denzel Washington
Courage Under Fire |
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Geoffrey Rush
Shine |
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Ralph Fiennes
The English Patient |
| Best Actress |
|
Frances McDormand
Fargo |
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Brenda Blethyn
Secrets & Lies |
| Best Supporting Actor |
|
Edward Norton
James Woods |
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Ghosts of Mississippi
Paul Scofield |
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The Crucible
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| Best Supporting Actress |
|
Joan Allen
The Crucible |
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Piper Laurie
The Grass Harp |
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Juliette Binoche
The English Patient |
| Best Screenplay |
|
The English Patient
Anthony Minghella |