The Whales of August Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actress Ann Sothern |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actress Lillian Gish |
| 1987 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actor Vincent Price |
| 1987 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Ann Sothern |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Actress Lillian Gish |
National Media Owl
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | National Media Owl |
First Prize |
Telluride Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nominated | Telluride Film Festival |
Film Presented |
