2005 Academy Awards – Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

Sideways

Alexander Payne

Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Before Sunset

Richard Linklater

Finding Neverland

David Magee

Million Dollar Baby

Paul Haggis

The Motorcycle Diaries

Jose Rivera