| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Director (2014) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (2014) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (2014) | shortlisted |
| BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2014) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Film (2014) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director (2014) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (2014) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (2014) | shortlisted |