Short Circuit: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BMI Film & TV Awards | Winner BMI Film Music Award | (David Shire) |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film |
| 1987 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (John Badham) |
| 1987 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Special Effects (Syd Mead, Eric Allard) |