: Beyond Streep's win, the film received four other Oscar nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Music by Marvin Hamlisch.
: The phrase "Sophie's choice" has entered the popular lexicon to describe a decision where every option results in a devastating loss. Sophie's Choice
: Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance, which is often cited as one of the greatest in film history. : Beyond Streep's win, the film received four
: Made his feature-film debut in this role. : Beyond Streep's win
: Ebert described it as a "heartbreaking movie" about people struggling with the "bewilderment of being human in an age of madness".