| Academy Award Nominations: |
| Best Actress: Samantha Morton |
| Best Supporting Actor: Djimon Hounsou |
| Best Original Screenplay: Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, and Kirsten Sheridan |
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| Golden Globe Nominations: |
| Best Screenplay: Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, and Kirsten Sheridan |
| Best Original Song: "Time Enough for Tears" |
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| Other Awards: |
| Producers Guild of America: Stanley Kramer Award |
| Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Hounsou); Best Cinematography (Declan Quinn) |
| National Board of Review: Best Original Screenplay |
| Satellite Awards: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Supporting Actor (Hounsou) |