Cast: John Ashton
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Ashton. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 52
The Take (TV Miniseries)
2009 · Series · United Kingdom
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
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 (TV)
2012 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom
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