Academy awards |
| 1989 year 62th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Morgan Freeman | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Jessica Tandy | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Dan Aykroyd | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Bruno Rubeo | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Crispian Sallis | Nomination |
| Costume Design | Elizabeth McBride | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Alfred Uhry | Winner |
| Film Editing | Mark Warner | Nomination |
| Makeup | | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1989 year 47th |
| Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Jessica Tandy | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy | Morgan Freeman | Winner |