On April 16, 1992, Gilles Jacob, director of the Cannes Film Festival, announced the 27 films competing in the "Official Competition" category, including "Of Mice and Men". The film premiered the next month, and was Sinise's second film to compete at Cannes, after the 1988 feature "Miles from Home". After viewing "Of Mice and Men", critic Don Marshall noted how the audience gave a standing ovation to its cast. Marshall said he was "surprised" that the film did not win an award, although Sinise was nominated for the Palme d'Or, given to the director of the best featured film.