Empire of the Sun Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Art Direction Harry Cordwell Norman Reynolds |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Cinematography Allen Daviau |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Costume Design Bob Ringwood |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Editing Michael Kahn |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Score John Williams |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound John Boyde Tony Dawe Don Digirolamo |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | American Society of Cinematographers |
Best Cinematography Allen Daviau |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Best Score John Williams |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Picture - Drama |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
| 1987 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
| 1987 | Won | National Board of Review |
Outstanding Juvenile Performance Christian Bale |
