| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (1986) | winner |
| Academy Award for Best Director (1986) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (1986) | shortlisted |
| BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1986) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1986) | shortlisted |
| BAFTA Award for Best Film (1986) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1986) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (1986) | shortlisted |