'Birdman,' 'Boyhood' top winners at Critics' Choice Awards

Michael Keaton accepts the best actor award for “Birdman” at the 20th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off their Oscar nominations, "Birdman" and "Boyhood" added to their awards-season haul with multiple wins at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

The Broadcast Film Critics Associated presented "Birdman" with a leading seven prizes Thursday, but its top honor, best picture, went to Richard Linklater's coming-of-age story, "Boyhood."

Linklater was also named best director, and stars Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane won acting awards.

"Birdman" was recognized for original screenplay, cinematography, editing, acting ensemble, score, and two trophies for star Michael Keaton.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" claimed three awards, including best comedy. Overlooked by the Oscars, "The Lego Movie" won best animated feature and "Life Itself" won best documentary.

The complete list of winners: