Academy awards |
| 2013 year 86th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Barkhad Abdi | Nomination |
| Sound Effects Editing | | Nomination |
| Best Sound | | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Billy Ray | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Christopher Rouse | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2013 year 71th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Tom Hanks | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Barkhad Abdi | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Paul Greengrass | Nomination |