| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1991 | shortlisted |
| Bugsy | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1991 | shortlisted |
| Avalon | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1990 | shortlisted |
| Avalon | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1990 | shortlisted |
| Rain Man | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1988 | shortlisted |
| Rain Man | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1988 | winner |
| Diner | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1982 | shortlisted |