Academy awards |
| 1987 year 60th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Cher | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vincent Gardenia | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Olympia Dukakis | Winner |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Norman Jewison | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | John Patrick Shanley | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1987 year 45th |
| Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Cher | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy | Nicolas Cage | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Olympia Dukakis | Winner |
| Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | John Patrick Shanley | Nomination |