1984 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

Tender Mercies won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1984 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Fanny and Alexander, Silkwood, The Big Chill and WarGames. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1983 and 1985 Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) races.