Academy awards |
| 2002 year 75th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Nicole Kidman | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ed Harris | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Julianne Moore | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Stephen Daldry | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Philip Glass | Nomination |
| Costume Design | Ann Roth | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | David Hare | Nomination |
| Film Editing | Peter Boyle | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 2002 year 60th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Nicole Kidman | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Meryl Streep | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Ed Harris | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Stephen Daldry | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | David Hare | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Philip Glass | Nomination |