| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Confidential | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1997 | shortlisted |
| L.A. Confidential | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1997 | shortlisted |
| L.A. Confidential | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1997 | shortlisted |
| L.A. Confidential | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1997 | winner |