- In 2007, received ShoWest Award for Director of the Year
- In 1995, received Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- In 1995, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- In 1995, received MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
- In 1995, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1995, received BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
- In 1995, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Director
- In 1995, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 1994, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- In 1994, received National Board of Review Award for Best Director
- In 1994, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1994, received Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or
- In 1994, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1994, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 1994, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1994, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1994, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director
