"The Theory of Everything" Named Best Picture in AARP's 2014 Movies for Grownups

The Theory of Everything, the biographical romantic drama depicting the physical and emotional journey of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, has earned the 2014 Movies for Grownups Best Picture award from the editors of AARP The Magazine. Celebrating 2014's standout filmmakers, actors, actresses and movies that bear unique relevance for the 50+ audience, AARP today announced the official winners of its 14^th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards.

Top honors go to Julianne Moore as "Best Actress" for her heartbreaking portrayal of a woman's battle with early onset Alzheimer's in Still Alice, and to Steve Carell as "Best Actor" for his chilling depiction as wannabe wrestling coach John E. du Pont in Foxcatcher. Rene Russo snags "Best Supporting Actress" for her comeback role in Nightcrawler; and J.K. Simmons earns the title of "Best Supporting Actor" for his menacing veracity in Whiplash. Additionally, Kevin Costner will also be presented with the esteemed Movies for Grownups^® Career Achievement Award. This year's award recipients will be celebrated at AARP's Annual Movies for Grownups Gala, to be held in Los Angeles on February 2, 2015 and hosted by comedian and actor John Leguizamo.