| 3rd Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association (2004) |
| Best Film |
| Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind |
| Best Director |
| Michel Gondry - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind |
| Best Ensemble |
| Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind |
| Best Actor |
| Jamie Foxx - Ray |
| Best Actress |
| Imelda Staunton - Vera Drake |
| Best Supporting Actor |
| Jamie Foxx - Collateral |
| Best Supporting Actress |
| Cate Blanchett - The Aviator |
| Best Original Screenplay |
| Charlie Kaufman - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind |
| Best Adapted Screenplay |
| Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor - Sideways |
| Best Foreign Language Film |
| Maria Full of Grace |
| Best Documentary |
| Fahrenheit 9/11 |
| Best Animated Feature |
| The Incredibles |