I Am Sam Awards
Screen Actors Guild
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nominated | Screen Actors Guild |
Best Actor Sean Penn |
| 2001 | Nominated | Screen Actors Guild |
Best Supporting Actress Dakota Fanning |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actor Sean Penn |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Actor Sean Penn |
| 2001 | Won | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Young Actor/Actress Dakota Fanning |
| 2001 | Won | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Young Performer Dakota Fanning |
