1989 Golden Globes — Best Motion Picture - Drama

Rain Man won Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 1989 Golden Globes. All 7 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Evil Angels, Gorillas in the Mist, Mississippi Burning, Running on Empty, The Accidental Tourist and The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1988 and 1990 Best Motion Picture - Drama races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Rain Man(1988)
Winner
Evil Angels(1988)
Cry in the Dark, A
Gorillas in the Mist(1988)
Gorillas in the Mist: The Adventure of Dian Fossey
Mississippi Burning(1988)
Running on Empty(1988)
The Accidental Tourist(1988)
Accidental Tourist, The
The Unbearable Lightness of Being(1988)
Unbearable Lightness of Being, The