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