Academy awards |
| 1960 year 33th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Jack Lemmon | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Shirley MacLaine | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jack Kruschen | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Billy Wilder | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Billy Wilder | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | I.A.L. Diamond | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Joseph LaShelle/Joe La Shelle/Joe LaShelle | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Gordon Sawyer | Nomination |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Alexandre Trauner | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Edward G. Boyle | Winner |
| Film Editing | Daniel Mandell | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1960 year 18th |
| Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Shirley MacLaine | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy | Jack Lemmon | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Billy Wilder | Nomination |