| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of Africa | Writer | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | 1985 | winner |
| Out of Africa | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1985 | shortlisted |
| Absence of Malice | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Absence of Malice | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 1981 | shortlisted |