Direction: Alan Metter

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


Back to School

1986 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Rodney Dangerfield · Sally Kellerman · Burt Young · Keith Gordon

Synopsis Back to School (1986) follows the story of wealthy entrepreneur Thornton Melon, portrayed by Rodney Dangerfield, who is disheartened when his son Jason expresses uncertainty about pursuing higher education. Convinced that college is a missed opportunity in his own life,...

5.2

1K votes

5.2

1K votes

Moving

1988 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Richard Pryor · Beverly Todd · Stacey Dash · Rapahel Harris

Synopsis Moving (1988) follows Arlo Pear (Richard Pryor), a dedicated family man with a loving wife, a rebellious daughter, twin sons, and a barely alive dog. He works as a mass transit engineer in New Jersey but faces an unexpected turn...

5.0

138 votes

5.0

138 votes

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Sarah Jessica Parker · Helen Hunt · Shannen Doherty · Lee Montgomery

Synopsis Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) follows the story of Janey, a young woman who has recently moved to a new town. She quickly befriends Lynne, who shares her enthusiasm for dancing and a popular TV show called "Dance...

4.7

181 votes

4.7

181 votes

4.2

26 votes

Passport to Paris

1999 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Mary-Kate Olsen · Ashley Olsen · Peter White · Yvonne Sció

Synopsis Passport to Paris (1999) follows the escapades of Mary-Kate and Ashley as they embark on a thrilling journey to France. The twins are dispatched to Paris to spend time with their grandfather, but their adventure quickly takes an exciting turn....

3.5

1K votes

3.5

1K votes

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Alan Thicke · Joanna Kerns · Kirk Cameron · Tracey Gold

Synopsis The Growing Pains Movie (TV) (2000) brings back the beloved Seaver family from their popular television series. After the series finale, the family members went their separate ways: Jason, Maggie, Ben, and Chrissy relocated to Washington, while Mike remained to...

3.4

54 votes

3.4

54 votes

Billboard Dad

1998 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Mary-Kate Olsen · Ashley Olsen · Tom Amandes · Jessica Tuck

Synopsis Billboard Dad (1998) follows the Olsen twins as they embark on a mission to help their widowed father find love. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Venice, California, the twins devise a creative plan to transform a Hollywood billboard into...

3.3

657 votes

3.3

657 votes

Direction Alan Metter

Cast George Gaynes · Michael Winslow · David Graf · Leslie Easterbrook

Synopsis Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994) follows the story of a cunning Russian mafia leader, Konstantine Konali, who is cleverly concealing his illicit money laundering activities through a seemingly legitimate video game enterprise. This game has a sinister capability: it...

3.2

4K votes

3.2

4K votes

Direction Lev L. Spiro · Topper Carew · Steve Dubin · Paul Hoen

Cast McNally Sagal · Michael Galeota · Theo Greenly · Courtnee Draper

Synopsis The Jersey (TV Series) (1999) follows a close-knit group of friends who stumble upon a mysterious, vintage jersey. When the jersey is donned by one of them during a televised sports event, it miraculously transports the wearer into the body...

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Direction Alan Metter

Cast Jason Weaver · Rider Strong · Richard Moll · Teresa Ganzel

Synopsis Summertime Switch (TV) (1994) follows the intertwined stories of two teenagers, Freddie Egan and Frederick Egan III, who find themselves in each other's shoes due to a mix-up at a bus terminal. Freddie, a rebellious youth, is headed to a...

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Working Tra$h (TV)

1990 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Alan Metter

Cast George Carlin · Ben Stiller · Buddy Ebsen · Leslie Hope

Synopsis Working Tra$h (TV) (1990) follows the story of two dedicated custodians, portrayed by George Carlin and Ben Stiller, who work at a bustling brokerage firm. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover a lucrative opportunity hidden within the...

Not rated

Not rated