Direction: Karyn Kusama

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


Direction Christopher Cantwell · Christopher C. Rogers · Karyn Kusama · Juan José Campanella

Cast Lee Pace · Scoot McNairy · Mackenzie Davis · Kerry Bishé

Synopsis Halt and Catch Fire (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping drama that unfolds in the early 1980s, capturing the exhilarating rise of the personal computing revolution. The narrative is seen through the lenses of a visionary, an engineer, and a...

7.6

4K votes

7.6

4K votes

Direction Michelle Ashford · Michael Apted · Adam Arkin · Jeremy Webb

Cast Michael Sheen · Lizzy Caplan · Caitlin Fitzgerald · Annaleigh Ashford

Synopsis Masters of Sex (TV Series) (2013) is a captivating drama that aired from 2013 to 2016, spanning four seasons and 46 episodes. The show delves into the lives of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, portrayed by Michael Sheen and Lizzy...

7.1

6K votes

7.1

6K votes

Billions (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Brian Koppelman · David Levien · Andrew Ross Sorkin · Neil Burger

Cast Paul Giamatti · Damian Lewis · Maggie Siff · David Costabile

Synopsis Billions (TV Series) (2016) delves into the high-stakes world of New York's elite, focusing on the intense rivalry between U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund magnate Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. The series chronicles the lives of these two formidable figures...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Direction Frank Spotnitz · Daniel Percival · Karyn Kusama · Brad Anderson

Cast Luke Kleintank · Arnold Chun · Alexa Davalos · Bernhard Forcher

Synopsis The Man in the High Castle (TV Series) (2015) delves into an alternate history where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II, leading to a divided United States governed by Japan and Germany. This gripping series, adapted from...

6.7

6K votes

6.7

6K votes

Direction Ashley Lyle · Bart Nickerson · Eva Sørhaug · Karyn Kusama

Cast Melanie Lynskey · Juliette Lewis · Christina Ricci · Ava Allan

Synopsis Yellowjackets (TV Series) (2021) follows a group of exceptionally skilled high school female soccer players who endure a plane crash in a desolate northern wilderness. The narrative explores their transformation from a cohesive, albeit complex, team into feral factions. Simultaneously,...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Direction Richard Price · Jason Bateman · Andrew Bernstein · Charlotte Brändström

Cast Ben Mendelsohn · Cynthia Erivo · Jason Bateman · Bill Camp

Synopsis The Outsider (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a gripping 10-episode series that centers around police detective Ralph Anderson, portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn. The narrative unfolds as Ralph delves into the gruesome discovery of the mutilated body of 11-year-old Frankie Peterson in...

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6.4

7K votes

6.4

7K votes

The Invitation

2015 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Logan Marshall-Green · Michiel Huisman · Tammy Blanchard · John Carroll Lynch

Synopsis The Invitation (2015) centers around Will and Eden, a couple whose bond was shattered by a tragic loss. Following the death of their son, Eden vanished. Two years later, she resurfaces with a new spouse and a chilling transformation, eager...

6.3

19K votes

6.3

19K votes

Casual (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Zander Lehmann · Jason Reitman · Michael Weaver · Fred Savage

Cast Michaela Watkins · Tommy Dewey · Tara Lynne Barr · Nyasha Hatendi

Synopsis Casual (TV Series) (2015) is a comedic television program that spans four seasons and 44 episodes. The show revolves around a brother and sister duo who find themselves living together again after a significant life change. The brother, a confirmed...

6.3

603 votes

6.3

603 votes

Girlfight

2000 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Michelle Rodriguez · Jaime Tirelli · Paul Calderon · Santiago Douglas

Synopsis Girlfight (2000) follows the journey of Diana, an 18-year-old with a rebellious streak, who is on the brink of being expelled from high school due to her frequent fights. Her mother is deceased, her father is distant, and she feels...

6.0

536 votes

6.0

536 votes

Dead Ringers

2023 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction Alice Birch · Sean Durkin · Lauren Wolkstein · Karena Evans

Cast Rachel Weisz · Tia Barr · Jennifer Ehle · Emily Meade

Synopsis Dead Ringers (2023) is a captivating TV series consisting of 6 episodes that delves into the lives of the Mantle twins, who are not only exceptionally talented and accomplished but also share an unusual bond that extends to their romantic...

5.9

780 votes

5.9

780 votes

The Consultant

2023 · Series · 35 min. · United States

Direction Tony Basgallop · Charlotte Brändström · Daniel Attias · Matt Shakman

Cast Christoph Waltz · Nat Wolff · Brittany O'Grady · Aimee Carrero

Synopsis The Consultant (2023) delves into the intricate dynamics between an employee and their superior, exploring the depths of ambition and the lengths individuals will go to succeed and endure in a competitive environment.

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Destroyer

2018 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Nicole Kidman · Sebastian Stan · Tatiana Maslany · Toby Kebbell

Synopsis Destroyer (2018) chronicles the ethical and existential journey of LAPD detective Erin Bell, who, during her early days in law enforcement, was infiltrated into a gang operating in the California desert, leading to disastrous consequences. When the gang's leader resurfaces...

5.7

3K votes

5.7

3K votes

XX

2017 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama · St. Vincent · Roxanne Benjamin · Jovanka Vuckovic

Cast Melanie Lynskey · Sheila Vand · Mike Doyle · Natalie Brown

Synopsis XX (2017) presents a unique horror anthology that offers a fresh perspective with its all-female creative team. This film features four distinct segments, each directed by a different woman and focusing on female protagonists. The directors were granted creative freedom...

4.6

800 votes

4.6

800 votes

Æon Flux

2005 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Charlize Theron · Frances McDormand · Marton Csokas · Jonny Lee Miller

Synopsis Æon Flux (2005) is set in a dystopian future where a catastrophic industrial disease has decimated the global population, leaving only a small fraction of survivors. These survivors establish a fortified city, Bregna, where they live in apparent harmony. However,...

4.3

14K votes

4.3

14K votes

Jennifer's Body

2009 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Megan Fox · Amanda Seyfried · Adam Brody · Johnny Simmons

Synopsis Jennifer's Body (2009) follows the tale of a high school student named Jennifer, who undergoes a dramatic transformation after being possessed by a malevolent demon. Initially portrayed as the quintessential mean girl—beautiful, arrogant, and dismissive—the film takes a dark turn...

3.9

12K votes

3.9

12K votes

Speechless (S)

2013 · Movie · 16 min. · United States

Direction Karyn Kusama

Cast Janai Brown · Mike Brownyard · Jeffrey Grover · Caroline Hurwitz

Synopsis Speechless (S) (2013) follows the journey of Desmond, a young man burdened with a hidden secret that he struggles to reveal to anyone. Neither his family, his school, nor the seemingly perfect community he lives in offer him the comfort...

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