| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The China Syndrome | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1979 | shortlisted |
| The China Syndrome | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1979 | shortlisted |
| The China Syndrome | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1979 | shortlisted |
| The Paper Chase | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1973 | shortlisted |