Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Burt Sugarman | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Patrick Palmer | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Marlee Matlin | Won |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Piper Laurie | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Mark Medoff | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | William Hurt | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Hesper Anderson | Nominated |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution | Won |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Adaptation | Mark Medoff | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Randa Haines | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Marlee Matlin | Won |
| 1986 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | William Hurt | Nominated |
| 1986 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated |
