Awards

1989 Film Awards Season

Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.

The 61st Academy Awards

March 29, 1989

The 61st Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, honor excellence in the film industry. The 61st ceremony celebrated films released in 1988 and showcased memorable performances and technical achievements across a wide range of categories. Held on March 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, it remains a landmark event in Oscar history.

Total movies nominated

24

Total movies awarded

18

42nd British Academy Film Awards

March 19, 1989

42nd British Academy Film Awards

The 42nd British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 19 March 1989 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards honored the best national and foreign films of 1988 and recognized excellence in filmmaking across a wide range of categories. The ceremony was hosted by Anna Ford and David Dimbleby and presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Total movies nominated

13

Total movies awarded

14

14th Toronto International Film Festival

September 7, 1989

14th Toronto International Film Festival

The 14th Toronto International Film Festival was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from September 7 to September 16, 1989. The festival showcased a diverse range of films from around the world and served as a prominent platform for both emerging and established filmmakers. Awards in categories such as the People's Choice Award and International Critics' Award highlighted outstanding achievements in cinema.

Total movies nominated

0

Total movies awarded

1

© 2025 What's After the Movie. All rights reserved.