Academy awards |
| 1980 year 53th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Mary Tylor Moore | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Timothy Hutton | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Judd Hirsch | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Robert Redford | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Alvin Sargent | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1980 year 38th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Mary Tylor Moore | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Donald Sutherland | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Timothy Hutton | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Judd Hirsch | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Robert Redford | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Alvin Sargent | Nomination |