After a positive early reception, Unbroken was considered a likely Best Picture and Best Director contender, but it ultimately received mixed reviews and little award recognition, though it was named one of the best films of the year by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute.
Setelah sebuah sambutan awal positif, Unbroken dianggap sebagai kemungkinan pesaing Best Picture and Best Director, namun meraih ulasan campuran dan pengakuan penghargaan yang kecil, meskipun film tersebut diangkat menjadi salah satu film terbaik tahun ini oleh National Board of Review dan American Film Institute.