Altered States: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Make-Up (Dick Smith) |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Sound (Arthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Michael Minkler, Willie D. Burton) |
| 1981 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Music, Original Score (John Corigliano) |
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film |
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (Ken Russell) |
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Writing (Paddy Chayefsky) |
| 1981 | Golden Globes, USA | Nominee Golden Globe | New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male (William Hurt) |
| 1980 | The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Nominee Stinker Award | Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male (Charles Haid) |