Direction: Aaron Sorkin

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


Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Timothy Busfield · John Fortenberry

Cast Matthew Perry · Amanda Peet · Steven Weber · Bradley Whitford

Synopsis TV Series. 1 Season. 22 episodes. In the drama series, Aaron Sorkin lays bare the backstage politics, romances and delicate balance between creative talent, on-air personalities and network executives in an instant text-messaging world. Prominent are Jordan McDeere (Amanda Peet),...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

The Newsroom (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alan Poul · Greg Mottola · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom (TV Series) (2012) follows Will McAvoy, a renowned TV news anchor, who, after a public outburst, returns to his show with a new mission: to deliver honest, unbiased journalism. With a revamped team led by producer MacKenzie McHale,...

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7.5

8K votes

7.5

8K votes

The Trial of the Chicago 7

2020 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Sacha Baron Cohen · Mark Rylance · Frank Langella

Synopsis The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) follows the gripping true story of seven activists charged with conspiracy and inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As the trial unfolds, the defendants, including Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden,...

7.1

20K votes

7.1

20K votes

The West Wing (TV Series)

1999 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alex Graves · Christopher Misiano · Thomas Schlamme

Cast Martin Sheen · Allison Janney · John Spencer · Bradley Whitford

Synopsis The West Wing (TV Series) (1999) follows the inner workings of the White House under President Josiah Bartlet and his dedicated staff. The series blends drama and humor as it explores the challenges of governance, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas...

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7.0

13K votes

7.0

13K votes

Molly's Game

2017 · Movie · 141 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin

Cast Jessica Chastain · Idris Elba · Kevin Costner · Michael Cera

Synopsis 'Molly's Game' is the memoir of Molly Bloom. A world-class skier since she could walk, she became a nationally-ranked business mogul at 21 while still excelling in college. She just missed out on joining the Olympic team upon graduating and...

6.8

17K votes

6.8

17K votes

Sports Night (TV Series)

1998 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Robert Berlinger · Alex Graves

Cast Josh Charles · Peter Krause · Felicity Huffman · Joshua Malina

Synopsis TV Series (1998-2000). It's about sports. The same way Charlie's Angels was about law enforcement. It's also a Show About a Show About Sports, That Isn't About Sports At All.

6.5

430 votes

6.5

430 votes

Being the Ricardos

2021 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Aaron Sorkin

Cast Nicole Kidman · Javier Bardem · J.K. Simmons · Nina Arianda

Synopsis Follows legend TV icon Lucy Ball (1911-1989) and her husband Desi Arnaz as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

5.9

5K votes

5.9

5K votes