Broadcast News Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actor William Hurt |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actress Holly Hunter |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Cinematography Michael Ballhaus |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Editing Richard Marks |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay James L. Brooks |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Picture James L. Brooks |
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Albert Brooks |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival |
Silver Bear for Best Actress Holly Hunter |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director James L. Brooks |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Actress Holly Hunter |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
| 1987 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Actress Holly Hunter |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Actor Jack Nicholson |
| 1987 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Actress Holly Hunter |
| 1987 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Director James L. Brooks |
| 1987 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Picture |
| 1987 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Screenplay James L. Brooks |
