Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Jonas Gwangwa | Nominated |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Score | George Fenton | Nominated |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Denzel Washington | Nominated |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Score | Jonas Gwangwa | Nominated |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | George Fenton | Nominated |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Berlin International Film Festival | Guild of German Film Theaters | Richard Attenborough | Won |
| 1988 | Berlin International Film Festival | Peace Film Prize Commendation | Richard Attenborough | Won |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture | Richard Attenborough | Nominated |
| 1987 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director | Richard Attenborough | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated |

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