| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Director (2009) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (2009) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (2009) | shortlisted |
| BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2009) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director (2009) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (2009) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (2009) | shortlisted |