Direction: Ted Demme

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


Direction Ted Demme · Richard LaGravenese

Cast Martin Scorsese · Francis Ford Coppola · Robert Altman · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis A Decade Under the Influence (2003) delves into the transformative era of the 1970s, a period marked by widespread rebellion and the questioning of established norms. This decade saw significant shifts in political activism, hedonism, protests, and social movements such...

7.2

504 votes

7.2

504 votes

Beautiful Girls

1996 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Timothy Hutton · Uma Thurman · Matt Dillon · Natalie Portman

Synopsis Beautiful Girls (1996) follows a group of five lifelong friends who reunite a decade after their high school graduation. The film delves into the enduring fears and anxieties these men share regarding women, marriage, and the responsibilities of adulthood. Timothy...

7.1

18K votes

7.1

18K votes

Blow

2001 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Johnny Depp · Penélope Cruz · Ethan Suplee · Ray Liotta

Synopsis Blow (2001) chronicles the life of George Jung, a pivotal figure in the creation of the American cocaine market during the 1970s. The narrative begins with Jung's upbringing in a financially strapped family during the 1950s. His mother's constant complaints...

6.8

33K votes

6.8

33K votes

Action (TV Series)

1999 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Thompson · John Fortenberry · John Whitesell · Ted Demme

Cast Jay Mohr · Illeana Douglas · Jarrad Paul · Jack Plotnick

Synopsis Action (TV Series) (1999) delves into the cutthroat world of Hollywood, where success is fleeting and reputations can be shattered overnight. Peter Dragon, a high-ranking executive at Dragonfire Films, finds himself at a career low after the disastrous release of...

6.2

34 votes

6.2

34 votes

Direction Bob Balaban · Patricia Benoit · Julie Dash · Jonathan Demme

Cast Anne Heche · Gretchen Mol · Rosie Pérez · Denis Leary

Synopsis SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (TV) (1997) presents a collection of ten brief narratives inspired by genuine encounters on the bustling New York City subway system. In "Subway Car from Hell," musician Bill Irwin races against time to find a...

6.0

48 votes

6.0

48 votes

The Ref

1994 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Denis Leary · Judy Davis · Kevin Spacey · Raymond J. Barry

Synopsis The Ref (1994) follows the tumultuous relationship of Caroline and Lloyd, portrayed by Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey, who are perpetually engaged in verbal sparring matches, each expertly delivering cutting remarks. Their constant bickering reaches a new level when they...

5.8

349 votes

5.8

349 votes

Snitch

1998 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Denis Leary · Colm Meaney · Martin Sheen · Famke Janssen

Synopsis Snitch (1998) centers around Bobby O'Grady, a minor player in a Boston-based Irish gang led by the ruthless Jackie O'Hara. Jackie's leadership is characterized by an unyielding demand for unwavering loyalty. When Jackie takes the life of one of Bobby's...

5.6

135 votes

5.6

135 votes

Life

1999 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Eddie Murphy · Martin Lawrence · Clarence Williams III · Bernie Mac

Synopsis Life (1999) follows the tale of two prisoners who, in the mid-1990s, secretly bury the charred remains of two long-term inmates at the notorious Parchman Farm in Mississippi. An elderly inmate recounts their extraordinary journey. The two men, Ray and...

4.9

4K votes

4.9

4K votes

Gun (TV Miniseries)

1997 · Movie · 360 min. · United States

Direction James Steven Sadwith · Robert Altman · Ted Demme · James Foley

Cast James Gandolfini · Daryl Hannah · Sally Kellerman · Randy Quaid

Synopsis Gun (TV Miniseries) (1997) is a six-episode television anthology series that revolves around a single semi-automatic handgun, which appears in six distinct and unrelated stories. The first episode features a security guard at an airport who is convinced that an...

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Direction Ted Demme

Cast Denis Leary

Synopsis Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load (TV) (1997) is a stand-up comedy special where the renowned actor and comedian Denis Leary delves into a variety of subjects, including the intricacies of family dynamics, his love for coffee, and his thoughts on...

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Direction Ted Demme

Cast Denis Leary · Chris Phillips · Adam Roth

Synopsis Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (TV) (1992) presents a candid and unfiltered performance by the renowned comedian Denis Leary. In this stand-up special, Leary fearlessly tackles a wide array of topics, including his personal struggles with smoking, his views...

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Not rated