Academy awards |
| 1978 year 51th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Robert DeNiro | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Christopher Walken | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actress | Meryl Streep | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Michael Cimino | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Michael Cimino | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Vilmos Zsigmond | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Richard Portman /Dick Portman /Richard R. Portman | Winner |
| Film Editing | Peter Zinner | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1978 year 36th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Meryl Streep | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Robert DeNiro | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Christopher Walken | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Michael Cimino | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | | Nomination |