Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Beth Henley | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Sissy Spacek | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Tess Harper | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| 1986 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Sissy Spacek | Won |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Actress | Sissy Spacek | Won |
