Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Jo Van Fleet | Won |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Paul Osborn | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Elia Kazan | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | James Dean | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Film - Any Source | Elia Kazan | Nominated |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Cannes Film Festival | International Prize For Best Dramatic Film | Elia Kazan | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Elia Kazan | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Won | |
| 1955 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Special Achievement | James Dean | Won |
