Cinematography: Peter Sova

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Peter Sova. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Lucky Number Slevin

2006 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Josh Hartnett · Bruce Willis · Lucy Liu · Ben Kingsley

Synopsis Lucky Number Slevin (2006) follows a man who finds himself in a complex web of deception and danger due to a mix-up in identities. When he is mistaken for his friend and ends up in the wrong apartment, he is...

7.4

58K votes

7.4

58K votes

Donnie Brasco

1997 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Al Pacino · Johnny Depp · Michael Madsen · James Russo

Synopsis Donnie Brasco (1997) follows the story of FBI agent Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp), who embeds himself within the Mafia hierarchy by assuming the identity of "jewel man" Donnie Brasco. Pistone's mission becomes complicated when he forms a genuine bond with...

7.3

26K votes

7.3

26K votes

Rockers

1978 · Movie · 100 min. · Jamaica

Direction Ted Bafaloukos

Cast Leroy Wallace · Richard Hall · Monica Craig · Marjorie Norman

Synopsis Rockers (1978) follows the journey of a young drummer navigating the vibrant music scene of Kingston. He earns his keep by peddling records to local shops, using his recently acquired motorcycle as his primary mode of transport. However, his livelihood...

7.0

274 votes

7.0

274 votes

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Robin Williams · Forest Whitaker · Bruno Kirby · Robert Wuhl

Synopsis Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) chronicles the tale of Adrian Cronauer, a lively and irreverent radio DJ portrayed by Robin Williams, who is reassigned from Crete to Saigon during the Vietnam War. Cronauer's unconventional humor and bold personality make him a...

6.6

16K votes

6.6

16K votes

Diner

1982 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

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...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Short Eyes

1977 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Robert M. Young

Cast Bruce Davison · José Pérez · Nathan George · Don Blakely

Synopsis Short Eyes (1977) delves into the harrowing tale of a convicted pedophile who is incarcerated and faces a brutal reality. Behind bars, he encounters a different form of justice, one that is far more severe than what society imposes. The...

6.5

38 votes

6.5

38 votes

Wicker Park

2004 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Josh Hartnett · Diane Kruger · Rose Byrne · Matthew Lillard

Synopsis Wicker Park (2004) is a captivating psychological thriller that masterfully weaves through time, presenting the narrative from various characters' viewpoints. The film centers around a man, played by Josh Hartnett, who becomes consumed by his relentless pursuit of a woman...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

Gangster No. 1

2000 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Malcolm McDowell · David Thewlis · Paul Bettany · Saffron Burrows

Synopsis Gangster No. 1 (2000) delves into the life of a notorious and exceptionally brutal English criminal, tracing his ascent to power and his eventual downfall. The film explores the gritty underworld of organized crime, showcasing the protagonist's relentless pursuit of...

6.3

904 votes

6.3

904 votes

Fatherland (TV)

1994 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Menaul

Cast Rutger Hauer · Miranda Richardson · Peter Vaughan · Michael Kitchen

Synopsis Fatherland (TV) (1994) is a gripping thriller that explores an alternate history where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II. Set in 1964, the narrative unfolds in a Europe dominated by the Third Reich. The story kicks off...

5.9

323 votes

5.9

323 votes

The Proposition

1998 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Madeleine Stowe · William Hurt · Neil Patrick Harris

Synopsis The Proposition (1998) follows Father Michael McKinnon as he journeys from the UK to Boston around 1935. The priest maintains a mysterious distance from the most influential members of his congregation, Arthur and Eleanor Barrett. Simultaneously, the Barretts are in...

5.7

1K votes

5.7

1K votes

Tin Men

1987 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Danny DeVito · Barbara Hershey · John Mahoney

Synopsis Tin Men (1987) follows the comedic rivalry between Bill "BB" Babowsky, portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss, and Ernest Tilley, played by Danny DeVito. These two aluminum siding salesmen, or "tin men," find themselves locked in a battle of wits and pranks...

5.4

365 votes

5.4

365 votes

The Reckoning

2002 · Movie · 112 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Paul Bettany · Willem Dafoe · Vincent Cassel · Brian Cox

Synopsis The Reckoning (2002) is set in 1380s England, where a priest named Nicholas (Paul Bettany) abandons his religious duties after committing two grave sins. He then joins a traveling troupe of performers led by Martin (Willem Dafoe). The group arrives...

5.4

2K votes

5.4

2K votes

Push

2009 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Dakota Fanning · Camilla Belle · Chris Evans · Djimon Hounsou

Synopsis Push (2009) follows a thrilling narrative where a cohort of young American expatriates, each possessing extraordinary telekinetic and clairvoyant powers, are on the run from a covert U.S. government organization. To secure their freedom, they must leverage their unique abilities...

5.2

10K votes

5.2

10K votes

Hypnotic

2004 · Movie · 108 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Nick Willing

Cast Goran Visnjic · Shirley Henderson · Miranda Otto · Paddy Considine

Synopsis Hypnotic (2004) follows the story of Dr. Michael Strother, a skilled hypnotherapist portrayed by Goran Višnjić, who possesses an extraordinary and perilous ability. He experiences vivid flashes from the inner thoughts of his patients. While assisting a police detective in...

5.2

302 votes

5.2

302 votes

The Strangers

2008 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Bryan Bertino

Cast Liv Tyler · Scott Speedman · Glenn Howerton · Gemma Ward

Synopsis The Strangers (2008) unfolds a chilling narrative centered around the Hoyt family's vacation home at 1801 Clark Road, where a series of terrifying events transpired on Feb. 11, 2005. Kristen McKay and James Hoyt had planned a romantic evening filled...

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5.1

13K votes

5.1

13K votes

Straight Talk

1992 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Barnet Kellman

Cast Dolly Parton · James Woods · Griffin Dunne · Michael Madsen

Synopsis Straight Talk (1992) follows the journey of a small-town woman, Shirlee Kenyon, portrayed by Dolly Parton, who unexpectedly rises to fame as a talk-radio sensation in Chicago. Her genuine and heartfelt advice captivates listeners, making her an overnight celebrity. However,...

4.8

60 votes

4.8

60 votes

Late for Dinner

1991 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction W.D. Richter

Cast Brian Wimmer · Peter Berg · Marcia Gay Harden · Peter Gallagher

Synopsis Late for Dinner (1991) follows the journey of Willie, a young husband in 1962, and his loyal friend Frank, who are unjustly set up by a dishonest real estate developer. Fleeing from their predicament, they opt to participate in a...

4.6

45 votes

4.6

45 votes

Sgt. Bilko

1996 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Jonathan Lynn

Cast Steve Martin · Dan Aykroyd · Glenne Headly · Phil Hartman

Synopsis Sgt. Bilko (1996) follows the comedic antics of Steve Martin as he embodies the role of the charismatic and cunning Sgt. Bilko. Bilko has cleverly manipulated the Army's bureaucratic loopholes to his advantage, transforming administrative hurdles into lucrative ventures. His...

4.5

3K votes

4.5

3K votes

Double Jeopardy (TV)

1992 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Lawrence Schiller

Cast Rachel Ward · Bruce Boxleitner · Sela Ward · Sally Kirkland

Synopsis Double Jeopardy (TV) (1992) centers around Jack Hart, a man leading a blissful life with his lawyer wife and their young daughter. His past resurfaces when his former girlfriend, Lisa, returns to town, and the two reignite their romantic involvement....

4.3

58 votes

4.3

58 votes

Jimmy Hollywood

1993 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

3.8

477 votes

3.8

477 votes