| Category | Recipient | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Best First Screenplay (Nomination) |
John Orloff (2007) |
Independent Spirit Awards |
| Best Feature (Nomination) |
Dede Gardner (2007) |
Independent Spirit Awards |
| Best Feature (Nomination) |
Andrew Eaton (2007) |
Independent Spirit Awards |
| Best Feature (Nomination) |
Brad Pitt (2007) |
Independent Spirit Awards |
| Best Actress (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Screen Actors Guild |
| Best Female Lead (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Independent Spirit Awards |
| Best Actress (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Chicago Film Critics Association |
| Best Actress (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Broadcast Film Critics Association |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Golden Globe |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Nomination) |
Angelina Jolie (2007) |
Golden Satellite Award |
| Film Presented (Nomination) |
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
Cannes Film Festival |
| Best Independent Film (Winner) |
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
National Board of Review |
| Film Presented (Nomination) |
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
Tokyo International Film Festival |
