List of accolades received by Us (2019 film)
Us (2019), a psychological horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele, received critical acclaim and numerous accolades upon its release. This list encompasses significant awards, nominations, and critical recognition earned by the film, its cast (particularly Lupita Nyong'o), and Jordan Peele for his directing and writing.
Major Awards and Nominations:
- Saturn Awards: Won Best Horror Film and Best Actress (Lupita Nyong'o).
- Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Jordan Peele), Best Actress (Lupita Nyong'o), Best Sci-Fi or Horror Movie, and Best Score.
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Lupita Nyong'o).
- NAACP Image Awards: Won Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Jordan Peele) and nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Lupita Nyong'o).
- MTV Movie & TV Awards: Won Best Villain (Lupita Nyong'o) and nominated for Movie of the Year.
- Black Reel Awards: Won Outstanding Actress (Lupita Nyong'o), Outstanding Director (Jordan Peele), and Outstanding Screenplay (Jordan Peele). Nominated for Outstanding Film.
- Empire Awards: Nominated for Best Horror.
Other Notable Recognition:
- Numerous film critics associations (e.g., Chicago Film Critics Association, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New York Film Critics Circle) recognized Lupita Nyong'o's performance as Adelaide Wilson / Red with awards and nominations for Best Actress.
- The film was often included in "Top 10 Films of the Year" lists by various publications and critics.
- Jordan Peele received nominations and awards for his directing and writing from organizations focused on celebrating black artists in film.
This list is not exhaustive but represents a selection of the more prominent awards and nominations Us received. Its widespread critical acclaim demonstrates the film's impact and lasting significance in the horror genre.