| Academy Award Nominations: |
| Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Clarkson |
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| Golden Globe Nominations: |
| Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Clarkson |
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| Other Awards: |
| Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize for Acting (Clarkson; also cited for All the Real Girls and The Station Agent) |
| National Society of Film Critics: Best Supporting Actress (Clarkson; also cited for The Station Agent) |
| Boston Society of Film Critics: Best Supporting Actress (Clarkson; also cited for The Station Agent) |
| National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actress (Clarkson; also cited for The Station Agent); Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking |
| Satellite Awards: Best Supporting Actress, Musical/Comedy (Clarkson) |
| Chicago Film Festival: Audience Award; FIPRESCI Prize (Special Mention) |