| Award | |
|---|---|
| Academy Award for Best Actor (1992) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Director (1992) | winner |
| Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (1992) | shortlisted |
| Academy Award for Best Picture (1992) | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1992) | shortlisted |
| BAFTA Award for Best Film (1992) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1992) | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (1992) | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (1992) | shortlisted |