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2012 Oscars — Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

The Descendants won Writing (Adapted Screenplay) at the 2012 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Hugo, Moneyball, The Ides of March and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 2011 and 2013 Writing (Adapted Screenplay) races.

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  • The Descendants (2011) poster, Writing (Adapted Screenplay) winner
    The Descendants(2011)

    Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash

    Winner
  • Hugo (2011) poster, Writing (Adapted Screenplay) nominee
    Hugo(2011)

    Screenplay by John Logan

  • Moneyball (2011) poster, Writing (Adapted Screenplay) nominee
    Moneyball(2011)

    Screenplay by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin; Story by Stan Chervin

  • The Ides of March (2011) poster, Writing (Adapted Screenplay) nominee
    The Ides of March(2011)

    Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon

  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) poster, Writing (Adapted Screenplay) nominee
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(2011)

    Screenplay by Bridget O'Connor & Peter Straughan

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