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.
Titles found: 67
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
Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)
2004 · Series · 50 min. · United States
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
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007 · Documentary · 214 min. · United States
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
Battlestar Galactica (TV Miniseries)
2003 · Series · 180 min. · United States
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
Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (TV)
1997 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
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
The Burning Season (TV)
1994 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
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
Battlestar Galactica: Razor (TV)
2007 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
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
The Blade Runner Phenomenon (TV)
2021 · Documentary · 53 min. · Germany
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
Zoot Suit
1981 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Luis Valdez
Cast Daniel Valdez · Edward James Olmos · Charles Aidman · Tyne Daly
6.7
26 votes
6.7
26 votes
American Me
1992 · Movie · 126 min. · United States
Direction Edward James Olmos
Cast Edward James Olmos · Sal López · Vira Montes · William Forsythe
6.6
813 votes
6.6
813 votes
Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashbacks (TV Miniseries)
2007 · Series · 21 min. · United States
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
Mayans M.C. (TV Series)
2018 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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
Triumph of the Spirit
1989 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Robert M. Young
Cast Willem Dafoe · Edward James Olmos · Robert Loggia · Wendy Gazelle
6.3
286 votes
6.3
286 votes
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (TV)
1999 · Movie · 170 min. · United States
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
Miami Vice (TV Series)
1984 · Series · 50 min. · United States
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