Direction: Jon Amiel
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jon Amiel. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 29
The Singing Detective (TV Miniseries)
1986 · Series · 415 min. · United Kingdom
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
Carnival Row (TV Series)
2019 · Series · United States
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
The Astronaut Wives Club (TV Series)
2015 · Series · 42 min. · United States
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