| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reader | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 2008 | shortlisted |
| The Reader | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 2008 | shortlisted |
| The Reader | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 2008 | shortlisted |
| The Hours | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 2002 | shortlisted |
| The Hours | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 2002 | shortlisted |
| The Hours | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 2002 | shortlisted |
| Billy Elliot | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 2000 | shortlisted |
| Billy Elliot | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 2000 | shortlisted |