Cast: James L. Brooks

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


Modern Romance

1981 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Albert Brooks

Cast Albert Brooks · Kathryn Harrold · Bruno Kirby · James L. Brooks

Synopsis Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up. If it's not love, what is it?

7.1

113 votes

7.1

113 votes

Being Mary Tyler Moore

2023 · Documentary · 119 min. · United States

Direction James Adolphus

Cast Mary Tyler Moore · James L. Brooks · Rob Reiner · Treva Silverman

Synopsis Mary's vanguard career, who, as an actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own.

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7.0

27 votes

7.0

27 votes

Direction Judd Apatow

Cast Sacha Baron Cohen · James L. Brooks · Jim Carrey · Dave Coulier

Synopsis 'The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling' features conversations with more than 40 of Shandling’s family and friends, including James L. Brooks, Jim Carrey, Sacha Baron Cohen, David Coulier, Jon Favreau, Jay Leno, Kevin Nealon, Conan O’Brien, Bob Saget, Jerry Seinfeld...

7.0

44 votes

7.0

44 votes

Harry Benson: Shoot First

2016 · Documentary · 87 min. · United States

Direction Justin Bare · Matthew Miele

Cast Alec Baldwin · Gigi Benson · Harry Benson · Wendy Benson-Landes

Synopsis What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to...

6.7

43 votes

6.7

43 votes

Real Life

1979 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Albert Brooks

Cast Dick Haymes · Albert Brooks · Matthew Tobin · J.A. Preston

Synopsis A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family". However, instead of remaining unobtrusive and letting the family be themselves,...

6.6

103 votes

6.6

103 votes

American Masters: Mike Nichols (TV)

2016 · Documentary · 53 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Bob Balaban · Alec Baldwin · Matthew Broderick · James L. Brooks

Synopsis The life and 50th-year of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy,Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.

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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild

2004 · Documentary · 60 min. · United States

Cast Jack Nicholson · Patrick McGilligan · Martin Landau · Sally Kellerman

Synopsis The life and times of famous Jack Nicholson include his 30-years relationship with Anjelica Houston and find out his sister is his real mother.

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Makers: Women in Hollywood

2014 · Documentary · 54 min. · United States

Direction Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Cast Glenn Close · Jane Fonda · Shonda Rhimes · Kathryn Bigelow

Synopsis WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD showcases the women of showbiz, from the earliest pioneers to present-day power players, as they influence the creation of one of the country’s biggest commodities: entertainment.

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Not rated