Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Julia Roberts | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Shirley MacLaine | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sally Field | Nominated |
| 1989 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Julia Roberts | Won |
