The movie was written by Kevin Wade and directed by Mike Nichols.
It won the Academy Award for Best Song (for Carly Simon for Let the River Run.) It was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Melanie Griffith), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Joan Cusack), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Sigourney Weaver), Best Director and Best Picture.
The movie is David Duchovny's screen debut.