Cast: Ellen Barkin

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Tom Waits · Roberto Benigni · John Lurie · Nicoletta Braschi

Synopsis Down by Law (1986) follows the misadventures of DJ Zack and pimp Jack, who find themselves behind bars due to their nonchalant attitude, which leads to them being falsely accused of crimes they did not perpetrate. Their new life in...

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Johnny Depp · Benicio del Toro · Craig Bierko · Tobey Maguire

Synopsis Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) is a cinematic journey based on Hunter S. Thompson's iconic novel. The story revolves around a wild pursuit of the elusive "American Dream" by Thompson and his eccentric, Samoan attorney. Driven by an...

Direction Jonathan Lisco · John Wells · David Rodriguez · Christopher Chulack

Cast Ellen Barkin · Scott Speedman · Shawn Hatosy · Daniella Alonso

Synopsis Animal Kingdom (TV Series) (2016) follows the gripping narrative of a 17-year-old youth who, after his mother's tragic overdose, is compelled to relocate to a Southern California coastal community to reside with his grandmother and a group of uncles. The...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Timothy Hutton · Mandy Patinkin · Lindsay Crouse · Ed Asner

Synopsis Daniel (1983) follows the imagined narrative of Daniel, the offspring of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were put to death as Soviet spies in the 1950s. Set in the 1960s, the film portrays Daniel as a graduate student in New...

Direction Michael Caton-Jones

Cast Robert De Niro · Ellen Barkin · Leonardo DiCaprio · Jonah Blechman

Synopsis This Boy's Life (1993) follows the journey of a young boy and his mother who, in 1957, leave their home in the East to escape an abusive boyfriend. They settle in Seattle, where the mother finds solace with a kind-hearted...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Steve Guttenberg · Mickey Rourke · Daniel Stern · Kevin Bacon

Synopsis Diner (1982) is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of the camaraderie and nostalgia shared by a group of friends who frequent a local diner in Baltimore during the winter of 1959. The story unfolds as these five young men eagerly...

Direction Bruce Beresford

Cast Robert Duvall · Tess Harper · Betty Buckley · Ellen Barkin

Synopsis Tender Mercies (1983) follows the journey of Mac Sledge, a former country music star who has hit rock bottom due to his struggles with alcoholism. His life takes a turn when he forms a bond with a young widow and...

Direction Harold Becker

Cast Al Pacino · Ellen Barkin · John Goodman · William Hickey

Synopsis Sea of Love (1989) follows a chilling narrative where a cunning serial killer targets individuals who place personal ads in the lonely hearts section of New York City newspapers. Detectives Frank Pacino and Sherman Goodman, played by Al Pacino and...

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Ellen Barkin · Stephen Adly Guirgis · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Richard Masur

Synopsis Palindromes (2004) follows the journey of 12-year-old Aviva Victor, who has a singular ambition: to become a mother. Despite her best efforts and a close call, her practical parents intervene, thwarting her plans. Undeterred, Aviva runs away, determined to achieve...

Direction Steven Soderbergh

Cast George Clooney · Brad Pitt · Matt Damon · Al Pacino

Synopsis Ocean's Thirteen (2007) follows the return of Danny Ocean and his crew for another high-stakes heist. This time, they set their sights on a luxurious casino in Las Vegas, meticulously recreated on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank. The team,...

Direction Shalom Auslander · John Cameron Mitchell

Cast Kathryn Hahn · Steve Coogan · Ellen Barkin · Carrie Preston

Synopsis Happyish (TV Series) (2015) follows Thom Payne, who on his birthday, receives an unexpected promotion and a new supervisor. He begins to question if his erectile dysfunction medication is conflicting with his antidepressants, causing him to feel neither joy nor...

Direction Antoine Fuqua

Cast Richard Gere · Don Cheadle · Ethan Hawke · Wesley Snipes

Synopsis Brooklyn's Finest (2009) follows the intertwined lives of three distinct Brooklyn police officers who find themselves converging at a lethal location amidst their unique professional journeys. Veteran cop Eddie Dugan (Richard Gere) is on the brink of retirement, dreaming of...

Direction Sam Levinson

Cast Ellen Barkin · Ellen Burstyn · Demi Moore · Thomas Haden Church

Synopsis Another Happy Day (2011) follows Ellen Barkin as Lynn, the protagonist navigating the tumultuous waters of a family reunion. The story unfolds around the wedding of her estranged son (Michael Werner Deli), where Lynn must confront her long-standing tensions with...

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Dennis Quaid · Ellen Barkin · Ned Beatty · Ebbe Roe Smith

Synopsis The Big Easy (1986) unfolds in the vibrant and mysterious city of New Orleans, where a sophisticated detective finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime and romance. His probe into a high-stakes gangland murder draws the unwelcome attention...

Direction Jonathan Jakubowicz

Cast Edgar Ramirez · Robert De Niro · Usher · Ana de Armas

Synopsis Hands of Stone (2016) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Roberto Duran, a boxing prodigy who began his professional career at the tender age of 16 in 1968 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2002 at 50. The film...

Direction Mark Cullingham

Cast Ellen Barkin · Sofia Coppola · John Achorn · William Daniels

Synopsis The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (Faerie Tale Theatre Series) (TV) (1986) follows the story of Princess Henrietta, portrayed by Ellen Barkin, who, despite her royal privileges, finds her life devoid of joy and laughter. Her days are filled with...

Direction Martin Davidson

Cast Tom Berenger · Michael Paré · Joe Pantoliano · Matthew Laurance

Synopsis Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) follows Maggie Foley, a journalist tasked with interviewing the remaining members of a legendary band whose music is experiencing a resurgence. As the group reunites, led by Frank Ridgeway, the narrative delves into the memories...

Direction Rob Schmidt

Cast Monica Keena · Ellen Barkin · Vincent Kartheiser · Jeffrey Wright

Synopsis Crime and Punishment in Suburbia (2000) presents a modern retelling of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novel, set in the seemingly idyllic world of suburban America. The story revolves around Roseanne, a teenager who appears to be the epitome of perfection and...

Direction Paul Newman

Cast Paul Newman · Robby Benson · Joanne Woodward · Ossie Davis

Direction Lou Adler · Tommy Chong

Cast Cheech Marin · Tommy Chong · Tom Skerritt · Stacy Keach

Synopsis Up in Smoke (1978) follows the hilarious misadventures of Cheech and Chong, a dynamic comedy duo, as they embark on a wild journey in pursuit of better opportunities and high-quality marijuana. Throughout their escapades, they encounter a series of absurd...