| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Good as It Gets | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1997 | shortlisted |
| Broadcast News | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1987 | shortlisted |
| Broadcast News | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1987 | shortlisted |
| Broadcast News | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1987 | shortlisted |
| Terms of Endearment | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1983 | winner |
| Terms of Endearment | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1983 | shortlisted |
| Terms of Endearment | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1983 | winner |
| Terms of Endearment | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1983 | winner |