Direction: Todd Solondz

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


Happiness

1998 · Movie · 139 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Jane Adams · Lara Flynn Boyle · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Cynthia Stevenson

Synopsis Happiness (1998) explores the interconnected lives of several sisters and their families, each grappling with their own unique challenges and dysfunctions. The narrative begins with a young woman who spurns her overweight admirer in a restaurant, leading to an unexpected...

7.4

19K votes

7.4

19K votes

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Heather Matarazzo · Angela Pietropinto · Victoria Davis · Christina Brucato

Synopsis Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) follows the tumultuous life of Dawn Weiner, a seventh-grader navigating the harsh realities of middle school. Dawn faces relentless bullying, with classmates cruelly nicknaming her "Dog-Face" and "Wiener-Dog." Her home life is equally challenging, with...

7.1

6K votes

7.1

6K votes

Palindromes

2004 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Ellen Barkin · Stephen Adly Guirgis · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Richard Masur

Synopsis Palindromes (2004) follows the journey of 12-year-old Aviva Victor, who has a singular ambition: to become a mother. Despite her best efforts and a close call, her practical parents intervene, thwarting her plans. Undeterred, Aviva runs away, determined to achieve...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

Life During Wartime

2009 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Allison Janney · Shirley Henderson · Ally Sheedy · Gaby Hoffmann

Synopsis Life During Wartime (2009) follows a complex web of characters navigating love and life amidst personal turmoil. Joy, upon discovering her husband Allen's unresolved issues, seeks refuge with her family and encounters her persistent former suitor, Andy. Meanwhile, her sister...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

Wiener-Dog

2016 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Danny DeVito · Ellen Burstyn · Greta Gerwig · Kieran Culkin

Synopsis Wiener-Dog (2016) follows the journey of a dachshund as it navigates through various lives and experiences. The story begins when a veterinary technician, Dawn Wiener (Greta Gerwig), adopts the dog and embarks on a road trip. Along the way, the...

6.0

801 votes

6.0

801 votes

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Todd Solondz · Max Cantor · Alexandra Gersten · Jane Hamper

Synopsis Fear, Anxiety & Depression (1989) follows the tumultuous romantic journey of Ira Ellis, a man who finds love to be an elusive and challenging endeavor. Ira's life is marked by a series of misfortunes and misunderstandings, from critical panning of...

5.9

38 votes

5.9

38 votes

Dark Horse

2011 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Jordan Gelber · Selma Blair · Christopher Walken · Mia Farrow

Synopsis Dark Horse (2011) follows the blossoming romance between two individuals in their thirties who seem to have stalled in their personal growth. Abe, a passionate toy collector, finds himself drawn to Miranda, a woman who defies the expectations of her...

5.5

645 votes

5.5

645 votes

Direction Hala Abdallah · Karim Aïnouz · John Akomfrah · Catherine Breillat

Cast Bernardo Bertolucci · Tygh Runyan · Shannyn Sossamon · Michele Placido

Synopsis Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) is a compilation of 70 brief cinematic explorations that delve into the art of filmmaking and its anticipated evolution. This documentary offers a diverse array of perspectives on the past, present, and future of cinema,...

5.4

74 votes

5.4

74 votes

4.4

243 votes

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Elizabeth Olsen · Charles Melton

Synopsis Love Child (2025) follows the story of a clever 11-year-old boy who devises a plan to transform his mother's romantic life, leading to a series of unexpected and chaotic events.

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Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Todd Solondz · Kathleen Homic · Cheryl Scaccio

Synopsis Schatt's Last Shot (S) (1985) follows the journey of a determined high school student, portrayed by Todd Solondz, who is eager to secure a place at the prestigious MIT. However, his path is fraught with obstacles, primarily his gym teacher,...

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