Academy awards |
| 1973 year 46th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Ellen Burstyn | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jason Miller | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Linda Blair | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | William Friedkin | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Owen Roizman | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Christopher Newman | Winner |
| Best Sound | Robert Knudson/Buzz Knudsen | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Jerry Wunderlich | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | William Peter Blatty | Winner |
| Film Editing | Bud S. Smith | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1973 year 31th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Ellen Burstyn | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Linda Blair | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Max von Sydow/Max Von Sydow | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | William Friedkin | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | William Peter Blatty | Winner |