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