Direction: Aaron Sorkin

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


Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 60 min. · United States

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

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

Plot 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...

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

Plot TV Series (2012-2014). 3 Seasons. 25 Episodes. A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor (Jeff Daniels), his new executive producer...

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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

Plot The film is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the countercultural protests in Chicago at the...

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

Plot TV Series (1999-2006). 7 Seasons. 155 Episodes. When the erudite Democrat Josiah "Jed" Bartlet is elected U.S. president, he installs his administration. He places confidants from his electoral campaigns in...

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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

Plot '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...

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

Plot 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

Plot 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