Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Actress | Cynda Williams | Nominated |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay | Tom Epperson | Nominated |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Original Score | Peter Haycock | Nominated |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Original Score | Terry Plumeri | Nominated |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Director | Carl Franklin | Won |
| 1992 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Original Score | Derek Holt | Nominated |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | New Generation Award | Carl Franklin | Won |
MTV Movie Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MTV Movie Awards | Best New Filmmaker | Carl Franklin | Won |

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