Academy awards |
| 1974 year 47th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Jack Nicholson | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Faye Dunaway | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Roman Polanski | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Robert Towne | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | John A. Alonzo | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Jerry Goldsmith | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Larry Jost /Lawrence O. Jost | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Richard Sylbert | Nomination |
| Costume Design | Anthea Sylbert | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Sam O'Steen | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1974 year 32th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Faye Dunaway | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Jack Nicholson | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | John Huston | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Roman Polanski | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Robert Towne | Winner |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Jerry Goldsmith | Nomination |