| Year | Festival | Category | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Actor | Peter Finch | Winner |
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Actress | Faye Dunaway | Winner |
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actress | Beatrice Straight | Winner |
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Director | Sidney Lumet | Nominated |
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Ned Beatty | Nominated |
| 1977 | Oscars | Best Actor | William Holden | Nominated |