Academy awards |
| 1982 year 55th |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Debra Winger | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Louis Gosset Jr./Louis Gosset/Lou Gossett Jr. | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Douglas Day Stewart | Nomination |
| Best Original Song | Jack Nitzsche | Winner |
| Best Original Song | Buffy Sainte-Marie | Winner |
| Original Dramatic Score | Jack Nitzsche | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Peter Zinner | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1982 year 40th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Debra Winger | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Richard Gere | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Louis Gosset Jr./Louis Gosset/Lou Gossett Jr. | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | David Keith | Nomination |
| Best Original SONG - Motion Picture | Jack Nitzsche | Winner |
| Best Original SONG - Motion Picture | Buffy Sainte-Marie | Winner |