The 2th edition of the Independent Spirit Awards of the Film Independent Organization was held on March 28, 1987 at the 385 North Restaurant in California, United States, awarding the best films of the year 1988. The ceremony was presented by Buck Henry.
The movie with the most nominations at the Independent Spirit 1987 was Blue Velvet with 6 nominations and The film that won the most awards was Platoon, winning 4 of the 5 nominations.
To below is the complete list of the nominees and winners of the 1987 Independent Spirit Awards .
Awards from other years »
What was the movie that won the Independent Spirit for Best Picture 1987?
The winning film of the Independent Spirit for Best Picture 1987 was Platoon
Best Picture
Who won the Independent Spirit for Best Director in 1987?
The director who won the Independent Spirit for Best Director in 1987 was Oliver Stone, for the film Platoon
Best Director
Who won the Independent Spirit for Best Leading Actor in 1987?
The actor who won the Independent Spirit for Best Leading Actor in 1987 was James Woods, for the movie Salvador
Best Leading Actor
Who won the Independent Spirit for Best Leading Actress in 1987?
The actress who won the Independent Spirit for Best Leading Actress in 1987 was Isabella Rossellini, for the movie Blue Velvet
Best Leading Actress
Special Distinction Award
General summary of nominations and awards (Films)
| Film | Nominations | Awards | |
| Blue Velvet | 7 | 1 | |
| Salvador | 6 | 1 | |
| Platoon | 5 | 4 | |
| Down by Law | 4 | 0 | |
| Stand by Me | 3 | 0 | |
| She's Gotta Have It | 2 | 1 | |
| A Great Wall | 2 | 0 | |
| True Stories | 2 | 0 |