Academy awards |
| 1979 year 52th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Dustin Hoffman | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Justin Henry | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Meryl Streep | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actress | Jane Alexander | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Robert Benton | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Néstor Almendros/Nestor Almendros | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Robert Benton | Winner |
| Film Editing | Gerald B. Greenberg | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1979 year 37th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Dustin Hoffman | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Meryl Streep | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Jane Alexander | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Justin Henry | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Robert Benton | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Robert Benton | Winner |