Passion Fish Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Actress Mary McDonnell |
| 1992 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay John Sayles |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Mary McDonnell |
| 1992 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Alfre Woodard |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actor David Strathairn |
| 1992 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Alfre Woodard |
