Drugstore Cowboy Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actress Kelly Lynch |
| 1989 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director Gus Van Sant |
| 1989 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Picture |
| 1989 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Heather Graham |
| 1989 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actor Matt Dillon |
| 1989 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Cinematography Robert Yeoman |
| 1989 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Screenplay Gus Van Sant Dan Yost |
| 1989 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actor Max Perlich |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Screenplay Gus Van Sant Dan Yost |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Director Gus Van Sant |
| 1988 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Picture |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Screenplay Gus Van Sant Dan Yost |
