Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Billy Bob Thornton | Won |
| 1996 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Actor | Billy Bob Thornton | Won |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Feature | Billy Bob Thornton | Won |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | National Board of Review | Special Achievement | Billy Bob Thornton | Won |
| 1996 | National Board of Review | Best Picture | Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild | Best Ensemble Acting | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild | Best Actor | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated |

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