| Year | Festival | Category | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Oscars | Best Actress | Nicole Kidman | Winner |
| 2003 | Berlinale | Silver Bear - Best Leading Performance | Nicole Kidman | Winner |
| 2003 | Berlinale | Silver Bear - Best Leading Performance | Meryl Streep | Winner |
| 2003 | SAG Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Ed Harris | Nominated |
| 2003 | SAG Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Allison Janney | Nominated |
| 2003 | Oscars | Best Director | Stephen Daldry | Nominated |
| 2003 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actress | Julianne Moore | Nominated |
| 2002 | BAFTA | Best Leading Actress | Nicole Kidman | Winner |
| 2002 | Golden Globes | Best Actress - Drama | Nicole Kidman | Winner |