Academy awards |
| 1986 year 59th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Roland Joffe | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Chris Menges | Winner |
| Original Dramatic Score | Ennio Morricone | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Stuart Craig | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Jack Stephens | Nomination |
| Costume Design | Enrico Sabbatini | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Jim Clark | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1986 year 44th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Jeremy Irons | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Roland Joffe | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Robert Bolt | Winner |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Ennio Morricone | Nomination |