| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Bedroom | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 2001 | winner |
| In the Bedroom | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 2001 | shortlisted |
| In the Bedroom | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 2001 | shortlisted |
| Crimes of the Heart | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1986 | shortlisted |
| The River | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1984 | shortlisted |
| The River | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1984 | shortlisted |
| Missing | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1982 | shortlisted |
| Missing | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1982 | shortlisted |
| Missing | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1982 | shortlisted |
| Raggedy Man | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Coal Miner's Daughter | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Coal Miner's Daughter | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1980 | winner |
| Carrie | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 1976 | shortlisted |