1986 Oscars — Music (Original Score)

Out of Africa won Music (Original Score) at the 1986 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Agnes of God, Silverado, The Color Purple and Witness. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1985 and 1987 Music (Original Score) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Out of Africa(1985)
John Barry
Winner
Agnes of God(1985)
Georges Delerue
Silverado(1985)
Bruce Broughton
The Color Purple(1985)
Quincy Jones, Jeremy Lubbock, Rod Temperton, Caiphus Semenya, Andrae Crouch, Chris Boardman, Jorge Calandrelli, Joel Rosenbaum, Fred Steiner, Jack Hayes, Jerry Hey, Randy Kerber
Witness(1985)
Maurice Jarre