The Quiet Earth: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Film (Don Reynolds, Sam Pillsbury) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Performance, Male in a Leading Role (Bruno Lawrence) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Performance, Male in a Supporting Role (Pete Smith) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Director (Geoff Murphy) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Screenplay - Adaptation (Bill Baer, Sam Pillsbury, Bruno Lawrence) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Cinematography (James Bartle) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Editing (Michael Horton) |
| 1987 | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (I) | Winner Film Award | Best Production Design (Josephine Ford) |
| 1986 | Fantafestival | Winner Best Actor | (Bruno Lawrence) |
| 1986 | Fantafestival | Winner Best Direction | (Geoff Murphy) |