# List of accolades received by The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer (released as The Ghost in the United Kingdom and Ireland) is a 2010 French-German-British political thriller film directed by Roman Polanski. It is based on the novel The Ghost written by Robert Harris, who co-wrote the screenplay with Polanski.

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result |
| Argentine Film Critics Association | 4 July 2011 | Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 20 February 2010 | Golden Bear | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 20 February 2010 | Silver Bear for Best Director | Roman Polanski | Won |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Won |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Cinematography | Paweł Edelman | Nominated |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Director | Roman Polanski | Won |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Editing | Hervé de Luze | Won |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Film | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Music Written for a Film | Alexandre Desplat | Won |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Production Design | Albrecht Konrad | Nominated |
| César Awards | 25 February 2011 | Best Sound | Jean-Marie Blondel, Thomas Desjonquieres, Dean Humphreys | Nominated |
| Chlotrudis Society for Independent Films | 20 March 2011 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Nominated |
| Empire Awards | 27 March 2011 | Best Actress | Olivia Williams | Nominated |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Actor | Ewan McGregor | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Director | Roman Polanski | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Composer | Alexandre Desplat | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Film | The Ghost Writer | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Editor | Hervé de Luze | Nominated |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Screenwriter | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | Best Production Designer | Albrecht Konrad | Won |
| European Film Awards | 4 December 2010 | People's Choice Award for Best European Film | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Evening Standard British Film Awards | 7 February 2011 | Best Actor | Ewan McGregor | Nominated |
| Evening Standard British Film Awards | 7 February 2011 | Best Actress | Olivia Williams | Nominated |
| Evening Standard British Film Awards | 7 February 2011 | Best Screenplay | Robert Harris | Nominated |
| International Federation of Film Critics | 17 September 2010 | Best Film of the Year | The Ghost Writer | Won |
| Gaudí Awards | 27 January 2011 | Best European Film | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Globo d'oro | 2 July 2010 | Best European Film | The Ghost Writer | Won |
| Globo d'oro | 2 July 2010 | Best Distributor | 01 Distribution | Won |
| Goya Awards | 13 February 2011 | Best European Film | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Irish Film & Television Awards | 12 February 2011 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film | Pierce Brosnan | Won |
| London Film Critics' Circle | 11 February 2011 | British Supporting Actor of the Year | Pierce Brosnan | Nominated |
| London Film Critics' Circle | 11 February 2011 | British Supporting Actress of the Year | Olivia Williams | Won |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association | 12 December 2010 | Best Music | Alexandre Desplat | Won |
| Nastro d'Argento | 19 June 2010 | Best European Director | Roman Polanski | Nominated |
| National Board of Review of Motion Pictures | 2 December 2010 | Top Independent Films | The Ghost Writer | Won |
| National Society of Film Critics | 8 January 2011 | Best Supporting Actress | Olivia Williams | Won |
| Polish Film Awards | 7 March 2011 | Best European Film | The Ghost Writer | Won |
| Lumière Awards | 14 January 2011 | Best Director | Roman Polanski | Won |
| Lumière Awards | 14 January 2011 | Best Film | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Lumière Awards | 14 January 2011 | Best Screenplay | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Won |
| Satellite Award | 19 December 2010 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Nominated |
| Satellite Award | 19 December 2010 | Best Director | Roman Polanski | Nominated |
| Satellite Award | 19 December 2010 | Best Motion Picture – Drama | The Ghost Writer | Nominated |
| Satellite Award | 19 December 2010 | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Pierce Brosnan | Nominated |
| University of Southern California | 4 February 2011 | USC Scripter Award | Robert Harris and Roman Polanski | Nominated |
| World Soundtrack Academy | 23 October 2010 | Soundtrack Composer of the Year | Alexandre Desplat | Won |
| San Sebastián Film Festival | 17 September 2010 – 25 September 2010 | FIPRESCI Grand Prix | The Ghost Writer | Won |