Defending Your Life: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20/20 Awards | Nominee Felix | Best Original Screenplay (Albert Brooks) |
| 1992 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Fantasy Film |
| 1992 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Actress (Meryl Streep) |
| 1992 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Writing (Albert Brooks) |
| 1992 | American Comedy Awards, USA | Nominee American Comedy Award | Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) (Meryl Streep) |