The 3rd Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards were given on December 17, 2004.
- Best Film
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Best Actor
- Jamie Foxx – Ray
- Jamie Foxx – Ray
- Best Actress
- Imelda Staunton – Vera Drake
- Imelda Staunton – Vera Drake
- Best Supporting Actor
- Jamie Foxx – Collateral
- Jamie Foxx – Collateral
- Best Supporting Actress
- Cate Blanchett – The Aviator
- Cate Blanchett – The Aviator
- Best Director
- Michel Gondry – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Michel Gondry – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Best Ensemble
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Best Original Screenplay
- Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor – Sideways
- Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor – Sideways
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Charlie Kaufman – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Charlie Kaufman – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Best Foreign Language Film
- Maria Full of Grace
- Maria Full of Grace
- Best Animated Feature
- The Incredibles
- The Incredibles
- Best Documentary
- Fahrenheit 9/11