Cast: John Ashton

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Ashton. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction David Drury

Cast Shaun Evans · Tom Hardy · Charlotte Riley · Kierston Wareing

Synopsis The Take (TV Miniseries) (2009) delves into the life of Freddie Jackson, a man who, despite his influential position in the criminal underworld, grapples with personal struggles and family dynamics. The narrative unfolds as Freddie navigates the complexities of his...

7.3

132 votes

7.3

132 votes

Police Squad! (TV Series)

1982 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David Zucker · Jim Abrahams · Jerry Zucker · Joe Dante

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Alan North · Rex Hamilton · Ed Williams

Synopsis Police Squad! (TV Series) (1982) is a comedic series that parodies classic police dramas, filled with visual gags and unexpected twists. The show's six episodes served as the foundation for the highly successful "Naked Gun" film franchise.

7.2

595 votes

7.2

595 votes

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Simon Russell Beale · Tom Hiddleston · Jeremy Irons · Joe Armstrong

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 (TV) (2012) follows the journey of Prince Hal, the future king, who chooses to spend his days at Mistress Quickly's tavern with the reckless Falstaff and his friends, much to the dismay of...

7.1

273 votes

7.1

273 votes

Gone Baby Gone

2007 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Ben Affleck

Cast Casey Affleck · Michelle Monaghan · Morgan Freeman · Ed Harris

Synopsis Gone Baby Gone (2007) is a gripping crime thriller helmed by Ben Affleck, both adapted and directed, and set against the backdrop of Boston. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane. The narrative...

6.9

30K votes

6.9

30K votes

Breaking Away

1979 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Peter Yates

Cast Dennis Christopher · Dennis Quaid · Daniel Stern · Jackie Earle Haley

Synopsis Breaking Away (1979) is a captivating tale of self-discovery and camaraderie, featuring a cast of vividly portrayed characters, sharp social observations, and a talented ensemble of young actors who would soon become household names. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

Midnight Run

1988 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Robert De Niro · Charles Grodin · Yaphet Kotto · John Ashton

Synopsis Midnight Run (1988) follows the story of Jack Walsh, a jaded former cop who now works as a bounty hunter. He is presented with a lucrative offer of $100,000 to transport Jonathan "the Duke" Mardukas, a mild-mannered accountant, from New...

6.6

6K votes

6.6

6K votes

The Deliberate Stranger (TV)

1986 · Movie · 185 min. · United States

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Mark Harmon · Frederic Forrest · George Grizzard · Ben Masters

Synopsis The Deliberate Stranger (TV) (1986) is a gripping television movie that delves into the chilling true story of Theodore Robert Bundy, a notorious serial killer. The narrative begins in 1974, as Bundy, having already claimed the lives of multiple young...

6.3

26 votes

6.3

26 votes

Beverly Hills Cop

1984 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Eddie Murphy · Judge Reinhold · John Ashton · Lisa Eilbacher

Synopsis Beverly Hills Cop (1984) follows the story of Axel Foley, a tenacious Detroit police officer portrayed by Eddie Murphy. His world is turned upside down when his close friend Mikey Tandino, who resides in California, is brutally murdered by a...

6.1

21K votes

6.1

21K votes

Instinct

1999 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Jon Turteltaub

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Cuba Gooding Jr. · Donald Sutherland · Maura Tierney

Synopsis Instinct (1999) follows the story of Theo Caulder, a driven psychiatrist who is approached by his mentor, Ben Hillard, to assess the case of renowned anthropologist and primatologist Ethan Powell, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. Powell, a highly educated individual with...

5.9

10K votes

5.9

10K votes

Some Kind of Wonderful

1987 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Howard Deutch

Cast Eric Stoltz · Mary Stuart Masterson · Lea Thompson · Craig Sheffer

Synopsis Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) follows the story of a spirited tomboy named Watts, who begins to realize that her emotions for her closest friend, Keith, transcend mere camaraderie. This revelation comes as Keith secures a date with the most...

5.8

742 votes

5.8

742 votes

Oh, God!

1977 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Carl Reiner

Cast John Denver · George Burns · Teri Garr · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis Oh, God! (1977) follows the story of Jerry Landers, a humble assistant grocery manager portrayed by John Denver. Jerry's life takes an extraordinary turn when he is approached by God himself, who tasks him with the mission of spreading His...

5.7

122 votes

5.7

122 votes

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

2024 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Mark Molloy

Cast Eddie Murphy · Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Taylour Paige · James Preston Rogers

Synopsis Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) follows the return of Detective Axel Foley to the bustling streets of Beverly Hills. When his daughter's safety is jeopardized, Foley teams up with a fresh partner and his trusted allies, Billy Rosewood and...

5.6

4K votes

5.6

4K votes

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Eddie Murphy · Judge Reinhold · Ronny Cox · Jürgen Prochnow

Synopsis Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) follows Detroit police officer Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) as he learns about his friend, Beverly Hills police Captain Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox), being shot while watching the news. Axel travels to Beverly Hills to check...

5.4

13K votes

5.4

13K votes

Borderline

1980 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Charles Bronson · Bruno Kirby · Bert Remsen · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Borderline (1980) follows the story of Jeb Maynard, a dedicated patrolman tasked with securing the U.S.-Mexican border. After his partner and close friend, Scooter, is brutally murdered, Maynard becomes determined to bring the culprit to justice. The federal authorities, however,...

5.1

204 votes

5.1

204 votes

Trapped in Paradise

1994 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction George Gallo

Cast Nicolas Cage · Jon Lovitz · Dana Carvey · Mädchen Amick

Synopsis Trapped in Paradise (1994) follows the story of three brothers who attempt to execute a bank heist on Christmas Eve in a small, close-knit Pennsylvania town. However, their plans are thwarted by the tight-knit community, who band together to outsmart...

4.8

295 votes

4.8

295 votes

Little Big League

1994 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Scheinman

Cast Luke Edwards · Timothy Busfield · John Ashton · Ashley Crow

Synopsis Little Big League (1994) centers around a young 12-year-old boy who unexpectedly inherits ownership of the Minnesota Twins baseball franchise. Following this sudden turn of events, he takes on the role of the team's manager, navigating the challenges and triumphs...

4.8

34 votes

4.8

34 votes

The Tommyknockers (TV Miniseries)

1993 · Series · 120 min. · United States

Direction John Power

Cast Jimmy Smits · Marg Helgenberger · Joanna Cassidy · Traci Lords

Synopsis The Tommyknockers (TV Miniseries) (1993) is a television adaptation of a Stephen King novel that follows an aspiring writer and an alcoholic poet, who has a metal plate in his head, as they accidentally discover an ancient, buried spaceship while...

4.4

1K votes

4.4

1K votes

The Psychopath

1975 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Larry G. Brown

Cast Tom Basham · Gene Carlson · Gretchen Kanne · Margaret Avery

Synopsis The Psychopath (1975) centers around a seemingly innocent host of a beloved children's television program who harbors a dark secret. This individual is actually a deranged murderer. When the host begins to hear disturbing tales from his young viewers about...

3.8

24 votes

3.8

24 votes

King Kong Lives

1986 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Brian Kerwin · Linda Hamilton · John Ashton · Peter Michael Goetz

Synopsis King Kong Lives (1986) follows the story of a colossal ape, presumed dead after a dramatic fall from the Empire State Building, who has been in a decade-long coma. In dire need of a blood transfusion to receive an artificial...

3.5

762 votes

3.5

762 votes

The Shooter

1995 · Movie · 104 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ted Kotcheff

Cast Dolph Lundgren · Maruschka Detmers · Assumpta Serna · John Ashton

Synopsis The Shooter (1995) follows the story of a high-stakes mission undertaken by the CIA to prevent a potential terrorist attack during the US-Cuba summit in Prague. The plot thickens when the Ambassador of Cuba is assassinated in New York, prompting...

3.2

342 votes

3.2

342 votes