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