| Category | Recipient | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Special Mention (Winner) |
Eamonn Owens (1998) |
Berlin International Film Festival |
| Silver Bear for Best Director (Winner) |
Neil Jordan (1998) |
Berlin International Film Festival |
| Best Music Score (Winner) |
Elliot Goldenthal (1998) |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
| Best Picture (Nomination) |
The Butcher Boy (1998) |
National Board of Review |
| Best Picture (Runner-up) (Winner) |
The Butcher Boy (1998) |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
| Film Presented (Nomination) |
The Butcher Boy (1997) |
Telluride Film Festival |
