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