| Year | Festival | Category | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SAG Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Jamie Foxx | Winner |
| 2005 | BAFTA | Best Leading Actor | Jamie Foxx | Winner |
| 2005 | Oscars | Best Actor | Jamie Foxx | Winner |
| 2005 | Oscars | Best Director | Taylor Hackford | Nominated |
| 2005 | Oscars | Best Picture | Taylor Hackford | Nominated |