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Basic Instinct (1992) was both a major commercial success and a lightning rod for controversy, which reflected in its award history. The film received numerous nominations for its technical craftsmanship and Sharon Stone's breakout performance, while also drawing "dishonors" from the Razzie Awards and competing at the highest levels of international cinema.
While it did not win, the film was recognized for its high production values and iconic musical score.
The film performed exceptionally well in international markets, leading to several foreign accolades:
Reflecting the polarized critical reaction at the time, the film also received several Razzie nominations:
While the summary correctly notes it was a nominee, adding the winner provides complete context for the loss.
Basic Instinct (1992) received two Academy Award nominations (Best Film Editing, Best Original Score) and two Golden Globe nominations (Best Actress - Drama, Best Original Score). Internationally, it was the Opening Night Film at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival and competed for the Palme d'Or. It won the Sant Jordi Award for Best International Picture (Spain), the Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Foreign Film (Japan), and the Mainichi Film Concours Readers' Choice Award (Japan). Sharon Stone won two MTV Movie Awards (Best Female Performance, Most Desirable Female) and a Silver Bravo Otto (Germany). The film also received five Saturn Award nominations and three Golden Raspberry (Razzie) nominations, including a satirical nomination for Sharon Stone as 'Worst New Star' for her 'tribute to Theodore Cleaver'.