Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Robert F. Colesberry | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Elliot Tyson | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Frances McDormand | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Gerry Hambling | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Danny Michael | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Peter Biziou | Won |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Frederick Zollo | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Gene Hackman | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Alan Parker | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Robert J. Litt | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Rick Kline | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | American Society of Cinematographers | Best Cinematography | Peter Biziou | Nominated |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Actor | Gene Hackman | Won |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Cinematography | Peter Biziou | Won |
| 1989 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Editing Award | Gerry Hambling | Won |
| 1989 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Sound Award | Won | |
| 1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Sound Award | Won | |
| 1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Sound Award | Danny Michael | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Alan Parker | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | Chris Gerolmo | Nominated |
| 1988 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Gene Hackman | Nominated |
| 1988 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Alan Parker | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | National Board of Review | Best Actor | Gene Hackman | Won |
| 1988 | National Board of Review | Best Picture | Won | |
| 1988 | National Board of Review | Best Director | Alan Parker | Won |
| 1988 | National Board of Review | Best Supporting Actress | Frances McDormand | Won |
