awards:

academy awards

Won for best cinematography, best director, best effects, sound effects editing, best film editing, and best sound in 1999.

american cinema editors

Won for best edited feature film

blockbuster entertainment awards

this movie won an award for favorite actor - drama in 1999.

casting society of america

this movie won best casting for feature film, drama in 1999.

golden globes

this movie won a golden globe for best director - motion picture and best motion picture - drama in 1999.

grammy awards

Saving Private Ryan won best instrumental composition written for a motion picture or for television in 1999.

MTV awards

this movie was nominated for an award at this event.