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Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1989 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role
River Phoenix

Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Naomi Foner

 
Golden Globes, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1989 Won Golden Globe Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Naomi Foner

Nominated Golden Globe Best Director - Motion Picture
Sidney Lumet

Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
River Phoenix

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Christine Lahti

 
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1988 Won LAFCA Award Best Actress
Christine Lahti

 
National Board of Review, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1988 Won NBR Award Best Supporting Actor
River Phoenix

 
Young Artist Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1989 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Family Motion Picture - Drama
Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Martha Plimpton

 

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