Academy awards |
| 1977 year 50th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Alec Guinness | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | George Lucas | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | George Lucas | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Visual Effects | John Stears | Winner |
| Visual Effects | Richard Edlund | Winner |
| Visual Effects | John Dykstra | Winner |
| Best Sound | Don MacDougall | Winner |
| Best Production Design | John Barry | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Roger Christian | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Norman Reynolds | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Leslie Dilley | Winner |
| Costume Design | John Mollo | Winner |
| Film Editing | Richard Chew | Winner |
| Film Editing | Paul Hirsch | Winner |
| Film Editing | Marcia Lucas | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1977 year 35th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Alec Guinness | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | George Lucas | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | John Williams | Winner |