Academy awards |
| 1994 year 67th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Tom Hanks | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Gary Sinise | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Robert Zemeckis | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Don Burgess | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Alan Silvestri | Nomination |
| Visual Effects | | Winner |
| Sound Effects Editing | Randy Thom | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Randy Thom | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Nancy Haigh | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Rick Carter | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Eric Roth | Winner |
| Film Editing | Arthur Schmidt | Winner |
| Makeup | | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1994 year 52th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Tom Hanks | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Robin Wright | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Gary Sinise | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Robert Zemeckis | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Eric Roth | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Alan Silvestri | Nomination |