Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Robert Thirlwell | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Bob Gale | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | B. Tennyson Sebastian II | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | William B. Kaplan | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Effects | Charles L. Campbell | Won |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Bill Varney | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Effects | Robert R. Rutledge | Won |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Johnny Colla | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Robert Zemeckis | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Chris Hayes | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Nominated |
