Academy awards |
| 1998 year 71th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Tom Hanks | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Steven Spielberg | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Robert Rodat | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Janusz Kaminski | Winner |
| Original Dramatic Score | John Williams | Nomination |
| Sound Effects Editing | Gary Rydstrom | Winner |
| Best Sound | Gary Summers | Winner |
| Best Sound | Andy Nelson | Winner |
| Best Sound | Gary Rydstrom | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Thomas E. Sanders | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Lisa Dean | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Michael Kahn | Winner |
| Makeup | Conor O'Sullivan | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1998 year 71th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Tom Hanks | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Steven Spielberg | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Robert Rodat | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | John Williams | Nomination |