Academy awards |
| 2014 year 87th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ethan Hawke | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Patricia Arquette | Winner |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Richard Linklater | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Richard Linklater | Nomination |
| Film Editing | | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2014 year 72th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Patricia Arquette | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Ethan Hawke | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Richard Linklater | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Richard Linklater | Nomination |