| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Actor (1989) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Actress (1989) | winner |
| Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (1989) | winner |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (1989) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1990) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1990) | shortlisted |