| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester by the Sea | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 2016 | shortlisted |
| Manchester by the Sea | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 2016 | shortlisted |
| Manchester by the Sea | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 2016 | shortlisted |
| Manchester by the Sea | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 2016 | shortlisted |
| Manchester by the Sea | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 2016 | winner |
| You Can Count on Me | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 2000 | shortlisted |
| You Can Count on Me | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 2000 | shortlisted |