Daytime Emmy Award 1990

Best Actor (Greg Spottiswood)


Daytime Emmy Award Nomination 1990

Best Actor (Zachary Bennett)


Gemini Award 1990

Best Supporting Actor (Joe Flaherty)
Best TV Movie


Gemini Nominations 1990

Best Photography-Dramatic Program or Series
Best Sound-Dramatic Program or Series
Best Director


Silver Medal 1989

International Film and Television Festival (New York)


European Jury Prize, Best Screenplay 1991

Umbriafication TV Festival (Italy)


Cable Ace Award Nominations 1989

Silver Hugo Award 1989

Chicago Film Festival

Gold Apple Award 1990

National Educational Film and Video Festival (USA)


Bronze Award 1990

The Houston International Film Festival


Chris Award 1989

Columbus International Film and Video Festival (USA)


Giffoni Award 1990

Giffoni Film Festival


International Monitor Award 1990

Best Director


Best Children's Film 1991

Canadian Film Celebration (voted by children)

Best TV Movie
Best Art Direction
Best Costume Design


Ollie Award 1989

Outstanding Family Programming (USA)