Brainstorm: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Actress (Louise Fletcher) |
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Music (James Horner) |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film |
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress (Natalie Wood) |
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (Douglas Trumbull) |
| 1984 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Special Effects |
| 1984 | Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival | Nominee Grand Prize | (Douglas Trumbull) |
| 1984 | Hugo Awards | Nominee Hugo | Best Dramatic Presentation (Douglas Trumbull, Philip Frank Messina, Robert Stitzel, Bruce Joel Rubin) |