1989 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

Rain Man won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1989 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were A Fish Called Wanda, Big, Bull Durham and Running on Empty. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1988 and 1990 Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) races.