House Party Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actor Christopher "Kid" Reid |
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Cinematography Peter Deming |
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director Reginald Hudlin |
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best First Feature Reginald Hudlin |
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actor Robin Harris |
| 1990 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Tisha Campbell Adrienne-Joi Johnson |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | Sundance Film Festival |
Best Cinematography - Dramatic Peter Deming |
| 1989 | Won | Sundance Film Festival |
Filmmaker's Trophy: Dramatic Reginald Hudlin |
