We’re all used to spending the next morning arguing about who should have won what, but the really committed will try to watch the 78th annual Golden Globes ceremony live – though if you want to watch from the UK you might be in for a late night. The Golden Globes typically only broadcasts in the US – but we’ve found a way to watch it here in the UK. Keep on reading to find out how to do so, and for a list of all the nominees for this year’s ceremony.
When are the 2021 Golden Globes?
The 2021 Golden Globes will be broadcast on Sunday, 28 February 2021 at 5PM PT, and will last for around three hours. For those who are tuning in from the UK, this works out as 1AM GMT on Monday 1 March.
Which channel are the Golden Globes on?
If you’re in the US, the Golden Globes are airing exclusively on NBC, with pre-show coverage beginning before the ceremony itself. As there’s still a global pandemic going on, attendees will be joining virtually. In the UK, no channel has picked up the rights to the ceremony, so you won’t be able to watch along from your TV – but don’t worry, there are still ways to watch live if you want to.
How to watch the Golden Globes online
US viewers who won’t be near a TV have a few options – head to the NBC website to stream the whole show live, or watch it through the NBC app for your device of choice – just remember that you’ll need your cable login to access it. If you don’t have cable, there are still a few options. Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue will all be streaming the ceremony live, and while they’re all paid-for services, each offers a free trial you could sign up for ahead of time – just remember to cancel again before you get billed. If you’re in the UK and want to watch live, your only option is to use a VPN to access one of the above streams. Our current top VPN recommendation is NordVPN, but take a look at our full VPN ranking to find out more. Once you’ve chosen a VPN, set it to the US, and then sign up for a free trial of one of the above platforms so that you can watch along live – though bear in mind that you might need a US credit card or address in order to sign up. Failing that, you’ll also be able to watch clips and winner announcements as they happen via the Golden Globes Twitter account.
Who is hosting the 2021 Golden Globes?
This year the show is being joint hosted by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Fey will be joining from New York in the Rainbow Room, and Poehler will be joining from LA in the Beverley Hilton. This is the forth time the comedy duo have hosted the show.
Who is nominated for the Golden Globes?
There are a whopping 25 categories this year, and you can find them all below, split into the relevant film and television sections. Remember that unlike the Oscars, the Globes splits films up into ‘Drama’ and ‘Musical or Comedy’, which does sometimes mean you get some slightly odd splits. Firstly, here’s the categories in film:
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The FatherMankNomadlandPromising Young WomanThe Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Borat Subsequent MoviefilmHamiltonPalm SpringsMusicThe Prom
Best Director
Emerald Fennell, Promising Young WomanDavid Fincher, MankRegina King, One Night in MiamiAaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7Chloé Zhao, Nomadland
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Riz Ahmed, Sound of MetalChadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black BottomAnthony Hopkins, The FatherGary Oldman, MankTahar Rahim, The Mauritanian
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat Subsequent MoviefilmJames Corden, The PromLin-Manuel Miranda, HamiltonDev Patel, The Personal History of David CopperfieldAndy Samberg, Palm Springs
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black BottomAndra Day, The United States vs. Billie HolidayVanessa Kirby, Pieces of a WomanFrances McDormand, NomadlandCarey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent MoviefilmKate Hudson, MusicMichelle Pfeiffer, French ExitRosamund Pike, I Care a LotAnya Taylor-Joy, Emma
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black MessiahJared Leto, The Little ThingsBill Murray, On the RocksLeslie Odom, Jr., One Night in Miami
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Glenn Close, Hillbilly ElegyOlivia Colman, The FatherJodie Foster, The MauritanianAmanda Seyfried, MankHelena Zengel, News of the World
Best Screenplay
Promising Young WomanMankThe Trial of the Chicago 7The FatherNomadland
Best Original Score
The Midnight Sky – Alexandre DesplatTenet – Ludwig GöranssonNews of the World – James Newton HowardMank – Trent Reznor, Atticus RossSoul– Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste
Best Original Song
‘Fight for You’ from Judas and the Black Messiah – H.E.R., Dernst Emile II, Tiara Thomas‘Hear My Voice” from The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Daniel Pemberton, Celeste‘Io Si (Seen)’ from The Life Ahead – Diane Warren, Laura Pausini, Niccolò Agliardi‘Speak Now’, One Night in Miami – Leslie Odom Jr, Sam Ashworth‘Tigress & Tweed’ from “The United States vs. Billie Holliday” (Hulu) – Andra Day, Raphael Saadiq
Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Another RoundLa LloronaThe Life AheadMinariTwo of Us
Best Motion Picture – Animated
The Croods: A New AgeOnwardOver the MoonSoulWolfwalkers
And now, here’s the category for television:
Best Television Series – Drama
The Crown (Netflix)Lovecraft Country (HBO Max) The Mandalorian (Disney Plus) Ozark (Netflix)Ratched (Netflix)
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Emily in Paris (Netflix)The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)The Great (Hulu) Schitt’s Creek (CBC) Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Jason Bateman (Ozark) Josh O’Connor (The Crown)Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul)Al Pacino (Hunters) Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Olivia Colman (The Crown) Jodie Comer (Killing Eve)Emma Corrin (The Crown) Laura Linney (Ozark) Sarah Paulson (Ratched)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Don Cheadle (Black Monday)Nicholas Hoult (The Great) Eugene Levy (Schitt’s Creek) Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) Ramy Youssef (Ramy)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Lily Collins (Emily in Paris)Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) Elle Fanning (The Great) Jane Levy (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek)
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Bryan Cranston (Your Honor)Jeff Daniels (The Comey Rule) Hugh Grant (The Undoing) Ethan Hawke (The Good Lord Bird) Mark Ruffalo (I Know This Much Is True)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
John Boyega (Small Axe) Brendan Gleeson (The Comey Rule) Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) Jim Parsons (Hollywood)Donald Sutherland (The Undoing)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Gillian Anderson (The Crown) Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown) Julia Garner (Ozark) Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek) Cynthia Nixon (Ratched)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cate Blanchett (Mrs. America) Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People)Shira Haas (Unorthodox) Nicole Kidman (The Undoing) Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit)
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
