Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | David Lean Award | Shadowlands (1994) | Nominated |
| 1993 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Shadowlands (1994) | Nominated |
| 1988 | Berlin International Film Festival | Peace Film Prize Commendation | Cry Freedom (1987) | Won |
| 1988 | Berlin International Film Festival | Guild of German Film Theaters | Cry Freedom (1987) | Won |
| 1987 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director | Cry Freedom (1987) | Nominated |
| 1987 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Cry Freedom (1987) | Nominated |
| 1982 | Academy Awards | Best Director | Gandhi | Won |
| 1982 | Academy Awards | Best Picture | Gandhi | Won |
| 1982 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Gandhi | Won |
| 1982 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director | Gandhi | Won |
| 1982 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Gandhi | Won |
| 1982 | Golden Globes | Best Director | Gandhi | Won |
| 1977 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | A Bridge Too Far | Nominated |
| 1969 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Oh! What a Lovely War | Nominated |
| 1969 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | United Nations Award | Oh! What a Lovely War | Won |
| 1969 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Oh! What a Lovely War | Nominated |
| 1967 | Golden Globes | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Doctor Dolittle | Won |
| 1966 | Golden Globes | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Sand Pebbles | Won |
| 1964 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best British Actor | Guns at Batasi | Won |
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