Melvin and Howard Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Jason Robards, Jr. |
| 1980 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Bo Goldman |
| 1980 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actress Mary Steenburgen |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Paul Le Mat |
| 1980 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Jason Robards, Jr. |
| 1980 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy |
| 1980 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Mary Steenburgen |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Supporting Actress Mary Steenburgen |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nominated | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Supporting Actress Mary Steenburgen |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Director Jonathan Demme |
| 1980 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Screenplay Bo Goldman |
| 1980 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Supporting Actress Mary Steenburgen |
