Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Performer | Kieran Culkin | Nominated |
| 2003 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Actor/Actress | Kieran Culkin | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Kieran Culkin | Nominated |
| 2002 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Susan Sarandon | Nominated |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Screenplay | Burr Steers | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | National Board of Review | Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking | Won |
Toronto Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Toronto Film Critics Association | Best First Feature [Runner-up] | Burr Steers | Won |
