E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Cinematography Allen Daviau |
| 1982 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
| 1982 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Editing Carol Littleton |
| 1982 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Melissa Mathison |
| 1982 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Picture Steven Spielberg Kathleen Kennedy |
| 1982 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Score John Williams |
| 1982 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Gene S. Cantamessa Don Digirolamo Robert Glass |
| 1982 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Sound Effects Ben Burtt Charles L. Campbell |
| 1982 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Visual Effects Kenneth Smith Dennis Muren Carlo Rambaldi |
American Film Institute
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | American Film Institute |
100 Greatest American Movies |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Anthony Asquith Award John Williams |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
| 1982 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Screenplay Melissa Mathison |
| 1982 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
New Star of the Year - Male Henry Thomas |
| 1982 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Original Score John Williams |
| 1982 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Picture - Drama |
Library of Congress
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Won | Library of Congress |
U.S. National Film Registry |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Director Steven Spielberg |
| 1982 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Picture |
| 1982 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
New Generation Award Melissa Mathison |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nominated | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
People's Choice Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Won | People's Choice Awards |
Best Picture |
