Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Story | Nicholas Ray | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Sal Mineo | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Natalie Wood | Nominated |
American Film Institute
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | American Film Institute | 100 Greatest American Movies | Won |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best British Film | Nicholas Ray | Nominated |
