The General (1991) Awards
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | Cannes Film Festival |
Best Director John Boorman |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Foreign Film John Boorman |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Cinematography (Runner-up) Seamus Deasy |
| 1998 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Director (Runner-up) John Boorman |
Telluride Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nominated | Telluride Film Festival |
Film Presented |
