Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Scott Millan | Won |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Brian Grazer | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Matt Sweeney | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Michael Corenblith | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Steve Pederson | Won |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | William Broyles | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Rick Dior | Won |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Rob Legato | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Dramatic Score | James Horner | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Ed Harris | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Kathleen Quinlan | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Leslie Ekker | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Won | |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Al Reinert | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Daniel Hanley | Won |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | David MacMillan | Won |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Michael D. Kanfer | Nominated |
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Merideth Boswell | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | American Society of Cinematographers | Best Cinematography | Dean Cundey | Nominated |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Picture | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Ron Howard | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Ron Howard | Nominated |
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Kathleen Quinlan | Nominated |
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Ed Harris | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | National Board of Review | Best Picture | Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild | Best Ensemble Acting | Won | |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild | Best Supporting Actor | Ed Harris | Won |
