Academy awards |
| 1980 year 53th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Robert DeNiro | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Joe Pesci | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Cathy Moriarty | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Martin Scorsese | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Michael Chapman | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Donald O. Mitchell /Donald Mitchell | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1980 year 38th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Robert DeNiro | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Cathy Moriarty | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Joe Pesci | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Martin Scorsese | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Paul Schrader | Nomination |