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