1977 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)

Network won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) at the 1977 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Cousin, Cousine, Rocky, Seven Beauties and The Front. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1978 Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) race.