| 38th Golden Globe Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 31, 1981 |
| Site | Beverly Hilton Hotel Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film: Drama | Ordinary People |
| Best Film: Musical or Comedy | Coal Miner's Daughter |
| Best Drama Series | Shogun |
| Best Musical or Comedy Series | Taxi |
| Most awards | (5) Ordinary People |
| Most nominations | (8) Ordinary People |
The 38th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1980, were held on January 31, 1981.