Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Ernest Haller | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Lilia Skala | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Ralph Nelson | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | James Poe | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Sidney Poitier | Won |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Actor | Sidney Poitier | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Ralph Nelson | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sidney Poitier | Won |
| 1963 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1963 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Lilia Skala | Nominated |
| 1963 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Motion Picture Promoting International Understanding | Won |
