Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Mildred Dunnock | Nominated |
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Franz Planer | Nominated |
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Drama or Comedy Score | Alex North | Nominated |
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Fredric March | Nominated |
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Kevin McCarthy | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Film - Any Source | Laslo Benedek | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Laslo Benedek | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | New Star of the Year - Male | Kevin McCarthy | Won |
| 1951 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Cinematography - Black and White | Franz Planer | Won |
| 1951 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Laslo Benedek | Won |
| 1951 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Fredric March | Won |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | National Board of Review | Best Picture | Nominated |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Venice International Film Festival | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Fredric March | Won |
