| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Actor (1989) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (1989) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Director (1989) | winner |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (1989) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (1989) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1989) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (1989) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (1989) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (1990) | shortlisted |