Dirty Pretty Things Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Steve Knight |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Chicago Film Critics Association |
Most Promising Performer Chiwetel Ejiofor |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Screenplay (Runner-up) Steve Knight |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Won | National Board of Review |
Freedom of Expression Award |
| 2003 | Won | National Board of Review |
Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking |
Writers Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Writers Guild of America |
Best Original Screenplay Steve Knight |
