Academy awards |
| 1979 year 52th |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Peter Sellers | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Melvyn Douglas | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1979 year 37th |
| Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Shirley MacLaine | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy | Peter Sellers | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Melvyn Douglas | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Hal Ashby | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Jerzy Kosinski | Nomination |