| Year | Award | Category | ||
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie | Best Adapted Screenplay | ||
| 1987 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Cinematography | ||
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie | Best Costume Design | ||
| 1987 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Director | ||
| 1987 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Picture | ||
| 1987 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay | ||
| 1987 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 1986 | National Society of Film Critics | Best Picture |