Academy awards |
| 1988 year 61th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Gene Hackman | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Frances McDormand | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Alan Parker | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Peter Biziou | Winner |
| Best Sound | Elliot Tyson | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Robert J. Litt/Bob Litt /Robert Litt | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Gerry Hambling /Gerald Hambling /Jerry Hambling | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1988 year 46th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Gene Hackman | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Alan Parker | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Chris Gerolmo | Nomination |