Academy awards |
| 2006 year 79th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Rinko Kikuchi | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Adriana Barraza | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Alejandro González Iñárritu/Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Guillermo Arriaga | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Gustavo Santaolalla | Winner |
| Film Editing | Stephen Mirrione | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Douglas Crise | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2006 year 64th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Rinko Kikuchi | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Adriana Barraza | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Brad Pitt | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Alejandro González Iñárritu/Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Guillermo Arriaga | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Gustavo Santaolalla | Nomination |