| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Moon | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1973 | shortlisted |
| The Last Picture Show | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1972 | shortlisted |
| The Last Picture Show | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1971 | shortlisted |
| The Last Picture Show | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1971 | shortlisted |
| The Last Picture Show | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1971 | shortlisted |