Direction: Jon Amiel

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


Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Michael Gambon · Patrick Malahide · Janet Suzman · Joanne Whalley

Synopsis The Singing Detective (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the story of Philip Marlow, a detective novelist afflicted with the debilitating condition of psoriatic arthropathy. Trapped in a hospital bed, Marlow immerses himself in revising his early thriller, "The Singing Detective," casting...

7.7

152 votes

7.7

152 votes

The Storyteller (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 25 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jim Henson · Steve Barron · Jon Amiel · Peter Smith

Cast John Hurt · Brian Henson · Frederick Warder · David Greenaway

Synopsis The Storyteller (TV Series) (1988) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1987 to 1988, consisting of nine episodes. Each episode presents a unique retelling of European folk tales, bringing to life a diverse range of enchanting and sometimes...

7.6

4K votes

7.6

4K votes

Halt and Catch Fire (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 60 min. · United States

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

The Tudors (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 55 min. · Ireland

Direction Michael Hirst · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeremy Podeswa · Dearbhla Walsh

Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Henry Cavill · James Frain · Natalie Dormer

Synopsis The Tudors (TV Series) (2007) is a historical drama that spans four seasons and 38 episodes, set in the tumultuous 16th century. The series follows the reign of King Henry VIII, a youthful and driven ruler of England, as he...

7.2

9K votes

7.2

9K votes

Seven Seconds (TV Series)

2018 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction Veena Sud · Jon Amiel · Daniel Attias · Jonathan Demme

Cast Regina King · Clare-Hope Ashitey · Nadia Alexander · Raúl Castillo

Synopsis Seven Seconds (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping drama that unfolds over 10 episodes, set in the tense atmosphere of Jersey City. The narrative revolves around the aftermath of a critical incident where a young African American boy is severely...

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K votes

The Borgias (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 55 min. · Ireland

Direction Neil Jordan · Kari Skogland · John Maybury · Jon Amiel

Cast Jeremy Irons · François Arnaud · Holliday Grainger · Pete Sullivan

Synopsis The Borgias (TV Series) (2011) is a historical drama television show that aired from 2011 to 2013, comprising three seasons and 29 episodes. Developed by Neil Jordan, this series delves into the intrigues and power struggles of the Spanish Borgia...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Direction René Echevarria · Travis Beacham · Jon Amiel · Anna Foerster

Cast Orlando Bloom · Cara Delevingne · Indira Varma · Waj Ali

Synopsis Carnival Row (TV Series) (2019) is an enthralling fantasy-noir drama set in a neo-Victorian metropolis where mythical beings, escaping their war-ravaged homeland, have congregated. The city is a melting pot of diverse creatures, but tensions are rising between the native...

6.7

3K votes

6.7

3K votes

Marco Polo (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction John Fusco · David Petrarca · Alik Sakharov · Joachim Rønning

Cast Lorenzo Richelmy · Chin Han · Darwin Shaw · Benedict Wong

Synopsis Marco Polo (TV Series) (2014) delves into a realm characterized by ambition, deceit, romantic entanglements, and competition. The series chronicles the renowned traveler's escapades within the imperial court of Kublai Khan during the 13th century in China.

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

Once Upon a Time (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Adam Horowitz · Edward Kitsis · Ralph Hemecker · Dean White

Cast Ginnifer Goodwin · Jennifer Morrison · Lana Parrilla · Josh Dallas

Synopsis Once Upon a Time (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating television series that aired from 2011 to 2018, spanning 7 seasons and 156 episodes. The story begins with Emma Swan, a resilient 28-year-old bail bonds collector who has navigated life...

6.4

12K votes

6.4

12K votes

Copycat

1995 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Sigourney Weaver · Holly Hunter · Dermot Mulroney · William McNamara

Synopsis Copycat (1995) follows the story of Helen Hudson, a renowned criminal psychologist who specializes in the study of serial killers. After a harrowing encounter with a deranged individual, Helen becomes agoraphobic, confining herself to her apartment and relying solely on...

6.1

12K votes

6.1

12K votes

Creation

2009 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Paul Bettany · Jennifer Connelly · Toby Jones · Jeremy Northam

Synopsis Creation (2009) is a multi-layered narrative that blends elements of a ghost story, psychological thriller, and love story, centering around Charles Darwin and his groundbreaking, yet contentious, concept that reshaped human understanding. The film delves into the personal turmoil Darwin...

6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Outsiders (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Peter Mattei · Jon Amiel · Michael Trim · Adam Bernstein

Cast David Morse · Ryan Hurst · Phyllis Somerville · Danielle Brickman

Synopsis Outsiders (TV Series) (2016) is a gripping drama that unfolds in the remote and enigmatic landscapes of Appalachia, where a fierce battle for dominance and influence takes center stage. The narrative revolves around the Farrell family, a clan of outsiders...

6.0

176 votes

6.0

176 votes

Queen of Hearts

1989 · Movie · 112 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Vittorio Duse · Joseph Long · Anita Zagaria · Eileen Way

Synopsis Queen of Hearts (1989) follows the journey of Eddie Luca, the youngest son of an Italian immigrant family who settles in London. Starting from humble beginnings, they establish a café in an Italian neighborhood. Tragedy strikes when their father gambles...

5.8

38 votes

5.8

38 votes

The Man Who Knew Too Little

1997 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Bill Murray · Peter Gallagher · Joanne Whalley · Alfred Molina

Synopsis The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) follows the comedic misadventures of Murray, an unwitting American tourist who finds himself in a whirlwind of espionage and intrigue. After being mistaken for a secret agent, Murray is thrust into a high-stakes...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Aquarius (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 42 min. · United States

Direction John McNamara · Jonas Pate · Michael Zinberg · Jon Amiel

Cast David Duchovny · Chance Kelly · Grey Damon · Gethin Anthony

Synopsis Aquarius (TV Series) (2015) is a crime drama set in the late 1960s that follows the investigation of a missing teenager by LA Police Sergeant Sam Hodiak, portrayed by David Duchovny. When the daughter of a prominent lawyer vanishes, Hodiak...

5.8

589 votes

5.8

589 votes

Spinning Out (TV Series)

2020 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Samantha Stratton · Matthew Hastings · Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum · Jon Amiel

Cast Kaya Scodelario · January Jones · Willow Shields · Evan Roderick

Synopsis Spinning Out (TV Series) (2020) follows the journey of Kat Baker, a rising star in the world of figure skating, whose promising career is abruptly threatened by a devastating fall. In a bid to salvage her dreams, she embraces a...

5.8

470 votes

5.8

470 votes

Entrapment

1999 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Sean Connery · Catherine Zeta-Jones · Will Patton · Maury Chaykin

Synopsis Entrapment (1999) follows the story of Robert "Mac" MacDougal, renowned as the world's most skilled art thief. When a priceless Rembrandt is stolen in New York, all signs indicate Mac as the culprit. Insurance investigator Virginia "Gin" Baker, determined to...

5.6

26K votes

5.6

26K votes

Direction Jon Amiel · Elodie Keene · Patrick R. Norris · Lone Scherfig

Cast JoAnna Garcia Swisher · Yvonne Strahovski · Dominique McElligott · Odette Yustman

Synopsis The Astronaut Wives Club (TV Series) (2015) is a captivating television series that spans 10 episodes, adapted from Lily Koppel's acclaimed novel. The show delves into the lives of the women who supported their husbands, some of America's most renowned...

5.6

53 votes

5.6

53 votes

Sommersby

1992 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Richard Gere · Jodie Foster · Bill Pullman · James Earl Jones

Synopsis Sommersby (1992) unfolds in the post-Civil War American South, where Laurel Sommersby is diligently managing her farm in the absence of her husband, Jack, presumed deceased in the war. Jack was known for his unpleasant demeanor, so when he returns,...

5.5

6K votes

5.5

6K votes

Hemlock Grove (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Brian McGreevy · Lee Shipman · David Straiton · Deran Sarafian

Cast Landon Liboiron · Eliana Jones · Emilia McCarthy · Aaron Douglas

Synopsis Hemlock Grove (TV Series) (2013) is a chilling television series that aired from 2013 to 2015, spanning three seasons and 33 episodes. The narrative unfolds in the eerie town of Hemlock Grove, Pennsylvania, a place marked by stark contrasts between...

5.5

845 votes

5.5

845 votes