Absence of Malice Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actor Paul Newman |
| 1981 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Kurt Luedtke |
| 1981 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actress Melinda Dillon |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival |
Special Mention |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Sally Field |
| 1981 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Screenplay Kurt Luedtke |
