Direction: Frank Oz

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Frank Oz. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


In & of Itself

2020 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Derek DelGaudio

Synopsis Storyteller and Conceptual Magician Derek DelGaudio attempts to understand the illusory nature of identity and answer the deceptively simple question 'Who am I?'

7.4

185 votes

7.4

185 votes

The Dark Crystal

1982 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Jim Henson · Frank Oz

Synopsis The Dark Crystal (1982) follows Jen, a young Gelfling, on a perilous quest to restore balance to his fractured world. Guided by his dying master, Jen must find the missing shard of the powerful Dark Crystal before the malevolent Skeksis...

7.0

15K votes

7.0

15K votes

Death at a Funeral

2007 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Keeley Hawes · Andy Nyman · Ewen Bremner

Synopsis Death at a Funeral (2007) is a dark comedy centered around the chaotic and emotional gathering of a dysfunctional family for their patriarch's funeral. As relatives and friends assemble at the family home, a series of mishaps, secrets, and misunderstandings...

6.7

30K votes

6.7

30K votes

Little Shop of Horrors

1986 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Rick Moranis · Ellen Greene · Steve Martin · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis Little Shop of Horrors (1986) follows Seymour, a down-on-his-luck florist working in a struggling shop on Skid Row. He discovers a mysterious, unusual plant that he names Audrey II, after his coworker and secret crush, Audrey. The plant attracts attention...

6.7

12K votes

6.7

12K votes

The Score

2001 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Robert De Niro · Edward Norton · Marlon Brando · Angela Bassett

Synopsis Nick Wells (De Niro) is ready retire from his successful career as a professional thief, settle down with his girlfriend Diane (Bassett), and concentrate on running his Montreal jazz club. His longtime friend and fence Max (Brando), however, has one...

6.4

20K votes

6.4

20K votes

Leverage (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Chris Downey · John Rogers · Dean Devlin · Jonathan Frakes

Cast Timothy Hutton · Christian Kane · Gina Bellman · Aldis Hodge

Synopsis TV Series (2008-2012). 5 Seasons. 77 Episodes. A crew of high-tech crooks attempt to steal from wealthy criminals and corrupt businessmen.

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Michael Caine · Steve Martin · Glenne Headly · Anton Rodgers

Synopsis Freddy Benson, a con(fidence) man, lives off women by waking their compassion with shocking stories about his fake fate. One day in beautiful Beaumont sur Mer, he meets Lawrence Jamieson, who shares the same passion, works the rich ladies with...

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6.3

5K votes

6.3

5K votes

What About Bob?

1991 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Bill Murray · Richard Dreyfuss · Julie Hagerty · Charlie Korsmo

Synopsis Bob Wiley is a neurotic man, who has a habit of clinging onto his therapists. His last one not being able to deal with him sends him to Leo Marvin. After having just one session, Bob thinks the world of...

6.1

3K votes

6.1

3K votes

In & Out

1997 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Kevin Kline · Matt Dillon · Joan Cusack · Tom Selleck

Synopsis In In & Out (1997), Howard Brackett, a small-town English teacher, is outed as gay live on national television when a former student wins an Oscar and thanks him in his acceptance speech. With his wedding to a fellow teacher...

5.9

15K votes

5.9

15K votes

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast The Muppets · Art Carney · James Coco · Dabney Coleman

Synopsis The Muppets graduate from college and decide to take their senior revue on the road. They hit the streets of Manhattan trying to sell their show to producers, finally finding one young and idealistic enough to take their show. After...

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

The Indian in the Cupboard

1995 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Hal Scardino · Litefoot · Lindsay Crouse · Richard Jenkins

Synopsis On his ninth birthday a boy receives many presents. Two of them first seem to be less important: an old cupboard from his brother and a little Indian figure made of plastic from his best friend. But these two presents...

5.4

5K votes

5.4

5K votes

Bowfinger

1999 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Steve Martin · Eddie Murphy · Heather Graham · Christine Baranski

Synopsis When grasping director Bobby Bowfinger (Steve Martin) finally finds the 'perfect' script, a cheesy sci-fi story called "Chubby Rain", he decides to put everything on the line and give it a shot... gathering together an ambitious young Ohio actress, (Heather...

5.1

9K votes

5.1

9K votes

Housesitter

1992 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Steve Martin · Goldie Hawn · Dana Delany · Julie Harris

Synopsis Martin plays an architect who builds his dream house for his high school sweetheart (Dana Delany), then surprises her with a marriage proposal--both of which she rejects. Distraught, he goes back to New York and pours out his heart to...

4.6

5K votes

4.6

5K votes

The Stepford Wives

2004 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Nicole Kidman · Bette Midler · Matthew Broderick · Christopher Walken

Synopsis Joanna Eberhart (Kidman) and her husband (Broderick) move from Manhattan to the upper class suburb of Stepford, Connecticut. But Stepford has a secret: all of the wives are way too perfect, and all of the husbands are way too happy....

4.4

13K votes

4.4

13K votes

Little Shop (TV Series)

1991 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Frank Oz · Karen Peterson

Cast Harvey Atkin · Jennie Kwan · Don Francks · Linda Sorenson

Synopsis Little Shop was a 1991 animated television series about a teenager and a giant talking plant that ate everything in sight. Little Shop was based on the 1986 film Little Shop of Horrors, which was itself based on the off-broadway...

4.2

66 votes

4.2

66 votes