2010 Oscars — Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire won Writing (Adapted Screenplay) at the 2010 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were An Education, District 9, In the Loop and Up in the Air. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 2009 and 2011 Writing (Adapted Screenplay) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire(2009)
Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher
Winner
An Education(2009)
Screenplay by Nick Hornby
District 9(2009)
Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell
In the Loop(2009)
Screenplay by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
Up in the Air(2009)
Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner