Academy awards |
| 1969 year 42th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Jon Voight | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Dustin Hoffman | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sylvia miles/Silvia Miles | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | John Schlesinger | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Waldo Salt | Winner |
| Film Editing | | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1969 year 27th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Jon Voight | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Dustin Hoffman | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Brenda Vaccaro | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | John Schlesinger | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Waldo Salt | Nomination |