Cast: Edward James Olmos

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Edward James Olmos. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Blade Runner

1982 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Harrison Ford · Rutger Hauer · Sean Young · Daryl Hannah

Synopsis Blade Runner (1982) presents a grim future where Rick Deckard, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a former law enforcement officer residing in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles in the year 2019. The city is a chaotic blend of diverse...

8.1

133K votes

8.1

133K votes

Narcos (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 52 min. · United States

Direction Chris Brancato · Carlo Bernard · Doug Miro · Paul Eckstein

Cast Wagner Moura · Pedro Pascal · Boyd Holbrook · Damián Alcázar

Synopsis Narcos (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping crime drama that chronicles the intense struggle between U.S. and Colombian authorities and the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, along with the Medellin drug cartel, during the 1980s. This series, spanning three seasons...

7.9

39K votes

7.9

39K votes

Dexter (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction James Manos Jr. · John Dahl · Steve Shill · Keith Gordon

Cast Michael C. Hall · Jennifer Carpenter · James Remar · David Zayas

Synopsis Dexter (TV Series) (2006) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2006 to 2013, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. Inspired by Jeff Lindsay's novels "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" and "Dearly Devoted Dexter," the series centers around Dexter Morgan, a...

7.9

60K votes

7.9

60K votes

Direction Ronald D. Moore · Glen A. Larson · Michael Rymer · Michael Nankin

Cast Edward James Olmos · Mary McDonnell · Jamie Bamber · Katee Sackhoff

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) (2004) is a gripping sci-fi series that aired from 2004 to 2009, spanning 4 seasons and 74 episodes. The narrative begins with a catastrophic event where the Cylons, robotic entities, launch a devastating attack on the...

7.9

13K votes

7.9

13K votes

Direction Charles de Lauzirika

Cast Ridley Scott · Hampton Fancher · Michael Deeley · Syd Mead

Synopsis Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) is an exhaustive, three-and-a-half-hour documentary that delves into the tumultuous production and lasting impact of the iconic science fiction film "Blade Runner." This comprehensive film is compiled from 80 interviews and features a wealth...

7.8

751 votes

7.8

751 votes

Direction Michael Rymer

Cast Edward James Olmos · Mary McDonnell · Katee Sackhoff · Jamie Bamber

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Miniseries) (2003) is set in a remote galaxy where The Twelve Colonies of Man have enjoyed four decades of peace with the Cylons, a mechanical empire initially created as worker drones but later rebelled and evolved into...

7.7

10K votes

7.7

10K votes

Direction William Friedkin

Cast Jack Lemmon · Courtney B. Vance · Ossie Davis · George C. Scott

Synopsis Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (TV) (1997) is a gripping television adaptation of the 1957 cinematic masterpiece, focusing on a jury of eleven members who are swift to convict a young Latino defendant accused of patricide. The narrative unfolds...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Raul Julia · Sônia Braga · Luis Guzmán · Nigel Havers

Synopsis The Burning Season (TV) (1994) chronicles the authentic narrative of a Brazilian rubber tapper who takes the lead in rallying his community to stand against government officials and developers. These entities aim to clear their section of the rainforest to...

7.0

57 votes

7.0

57 votes

Direction Félix Enríquez Alcalá

Cast Stephanie Jacobsen · Michelle Forbes · Katee Sackhoff · Jamie Bamber

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica: Razor (TV) (2007) is an extended television event that delves into the narrative of the Battlestar Pegasus, exploring its journey and experiences several months before its encounter with the Galactica. This standalone episode offers a deeper look into...

7.0

3K votes

7.0

3K votes

Blade Runner 2049

2017 · Movie · 163 min. · United States

Direction Denis Villeneuve

Cast Ryan Gosling · Harrison Ford · Ana de Armas · Jared Leto

Synopsis Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is set three decades after the original film's events, focusing on LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner who stumbles upon a hidden truth that could destabilize the remnants of society. This revelation propels...

7.0

42K votes

7.0

42K votes

Direction Boris Hars-Tschachotin

Cast Ridley Scott · Harrison Ford · Joanna Cassidy · Ryan Gosling

Synopsis The Blade Runner Phenomenon (TV) (2021) delves into the enduring legacy of a 1982 cinematic release that envisioned a grimy, neon-lit Los Angeles of 2019, forever altering the landscape of cinema. Despite its initial box office disappointment, this science fiction...

6.7

22 votes

6.7

22 votes

6.7

26 votes

6.6

813 votes

Direction Wayne Rose · Félix Enríquez Alcalá

Cast Nico Cortez · Jacob Blair · Edward James Olmos · Ben Cotton

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashbacks (TV Miniseries) (2007) is a collection of web episodes that delve into the early life of William Adama. The narrative follows Adama as a young man, revealing how he stumbled upon a clandestine Cylon operation during...

6.6

476 votes

6.6

476 votes

Stand and Deliver

1988 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Ramón Menéndez

Cast Edward James Olmos · Lou Diamond Phillips · Andy García · Rosana De Soto

Synopsis Stand and Deliver (1988) follows the inspiring journey of Jaime Escalante, portrayed by Edward James Olmos, as he takes on the role of a mathematics educator in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. Escalante is driven by the belief that his students...

6.5

590 votes

6.5

590 votes

Direction Elgin James · Kurt Sutter · Guy Ferland · Norberto Barba

Cast JD Pardo · Clayton Cardenas · Edward James Olmos · Sarah Bolger

Synopsis Mayans M.C. (TV Series) (2018) is set two and a half years after the conclusion of "Sons of Anarchy" and centers around Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, a prospect in the Mayan M.C. charter situated on the California/Mexico border. EZ, the talented...

6.4

746 votes

6.4

746 votes

My Family

1995 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Gregory Nava

Cast Edward James Olmos · Esai Morales · Jennifer Lopez · Jimmy Smits

Synopsis My Family (1995) follows the epic journey of a Mexican-American family spanning three generations, chronicling their struggles, joys, and transformations. The story begins in the 1930s with Maria and Jose, who migrate to Los Angeles, tie the knot, and confront...

6.3

648 votes

6.3

648 votes

Direction Michel Poulette

Cast Martin Landau · Edward James Olmos · Robert Loggia · Bruce Ramsay

Synopsis Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (TV) (1999) follows the journey of a young Sicilian immigrant who ventures to America with aspirations of a prosperous and honest life. However, upon arrival, he succumbs to the allure of crime and corruption. His rapid...

6.3

99 votes

6.3

99 votes

Direction Anthony Yerkovich · John Nicolella · Richard Compton · Leon Ichaso

Cast Don Johnson · Philip Michael Thomas · Edward James Olmos · Saundra Santiago

Synopsis Miami Vice (TV Series) (1984) aired from 1984 to 1990, spanning 5 seasons and 111 episodes. This groundbreaking television show delved into the gritty world of the Miami Metro-Dade police department's "Vice" unit, chronicling their relentless struggle against the city's...

6.0

26K votes

6.0

26K votes