| Online Film Critics Association |
Broken Flowers |
Best Original Screenplay |
2005 |
Nominated |
| Screen International |
Dead Man |
Five Continents Award |
1996 |
Won |
| Independent Spirit Awards |
Dead Man |
Best Screenplay |
1996 |
Nominated |
| Cannes Film Festival |
Mystery Train |
Best Artistic Contribution |
1989 |
Won |
| Independent Spirit Awards |
Mystery Train |
Best Screenplay |
1989 |
Nominated |
| Independent Spirit Awards |
Mystery Train |
Best Director |
1989 |
Nominated |
| Independent Spirit Awards |
Down by Law |
Best Director |
1986 |
Nominated |
| Sundance Film Festival |
Stranger Than Paradise |
Special Award: Dramatic |
1985 |
Won |
| Cannes Film Festival |
Stranger Than Paradise |
Camera d'Or |
1984 |
Won |