Academy awards |
| 1998 year 71th |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ed Harris | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Peter Weir | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Andrew Niccol | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1998 year 56th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Jim Carrey | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Ed Harris | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Peter Weir | Nomination |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Andrew Niccol | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Burkhard Dallwitz | Winner |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Philip Glass | Winner |