| Year | Festival | Category | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Oscars | Best Actor | Jon Voight | Winner |
| 1979 | Oscars | Best Actress | Jane Fonda | Winner |
| 1979 | Oscars | Best Director | Hal Ashby | Nominated |
| 1979 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Bruce Dern | Nominated |
| 1979 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actress | Penelope Milford | Nominated |
| 1978 | Cannes | Best Actor | Jon Voight | Winner |
| 1978 | Golden Globes | Best Actor - Drama | Jon Voight | Winner |