Antwone Fisher Awards
American Film Institute
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | American Film Institute |
Top Ten Movie of the Year |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actor Derek Luke |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | National Board of Review |
Breakthrough Performance - Male Derek Luke |
Writers Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nominated | Writers Guild of America |
Best Original Screenplay Antwone Quenton Fisher |