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The 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards named 12 Years a Slave best picture in a crowded field of popular films.

Matthew McConaughey took home the best actor award from his role in Dallas Buyers Club and Cate Blanchett won best actress for Blue Jasmine. McConaughey's co-star Jared Leto won the award for best support actor.

Meanwhile, Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron won best director -- the film picked up six other prizes this evening including best actress in an action movie for Sandra Bullock, best cinematography, best editing, best visual effects, vest sci-fi/horror movie and best score.

See the FULL list of winners after the jump ...