Direction: John Laing

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


Direction Ray Bradbury · Randy Bradshaw · Roger Tompkins · John Laing

Cast Ray Bradbury · Harold Gould · Charles Martin Smith · Michael Sarrazin

Synopsis TV series (1985-1992). 6 seasons. 65 episodes. A Canadian-produced fantastic anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.

6.6

39 votes

6.6

39 votes

The Hitchhiker (TV Series)

1983 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Lewis Chesler · Riff Markowitz · Richard Rothstein · Bruno Gantillon

Cast Page Fletcher · Nicholas Campbell · Vincent Grass · Kirstie Alley

Synopsis A series of mystery-thriller stories, linked only by the character of The Hitchhiker, who would introduce and close each episode in the style of Rod Serling or Alfred Hitchcock.

5.6

329 votes

5.6

329 votes

Abandoned

2015 · Movie · 86 min. · New Zealand

Direction John Laing

Cast Dominic Purcell · Peter Feeney · Owen Black · Greg Johnson

Synopsis In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, for Tonga with four men on board. After a freak wave turned the boat upside down, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.

4.9

303 votes

4.9

303 votes

Direction Christian Williams · Bruce Campbell · Charlie Haskell · Charles Siebert

Cast Kevin Sorbo · Michael Hurst · Kevin Smith · Robert Trebor

Synopsis Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series) (1995) follows the mythical hero Hercules, son of Zeus, as he roams ancient Greece battling monsters, tyrants, and vengeful gods. Exiled by Hera, his stepmother, Hercules seeks redemption through heroic deeds, aided by his...

4.2

11K votes

4.2

11K votes

Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series)

1995 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction John Schulian · Rob Tapert · Sam Raimi · R.J. Stewart

Cast Lucy Lawless · Renée O'Connor · Ted Raimi · Karl Urban

Synopsis Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series) (1995) follows the journey of Xena, a fierce warrior seeking redemption for her dark past. Once a ruthless warlord, she transforms into a hero, traveling through ancient lands to help the innocent and battle evil...

4.2

18K votes

4.2

18K votes

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

2006 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction John Laing

Cast Brenda Song · Shin Koyamada · Susan Chuang · Justin Chon

Synopsis It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and...

3.6

308 votes

3.6

308 votes

Direction Charlie Haskell · Andrew Merrifield · Wayne Rose · Paul Grinder

Cast Adam Tuominen · Pua Magasiva · Sally Martin · Glenn McMillan

Synopsis Three rebellious students are the last ones remaining at their ninja academy after evil aliens attack the Earth. With mankind at the brink of destruction, the fate of the world lies in the hands of these unlikely heroes. Their ninja...

2.4

391 votes

2.4

391 votes

Power Rangers Megaforce (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Kussa Mahchi · James Barr · Jonathan Tzachor · John Laing

Cast Andrew M. Gray · Ciara Hanna · John Mark Loudermilk · Azim Rizk

Synopsis TV Series (2013-2014). 2 Seasons. 42 Episodes. When the evil Warstar aliens attack Earth, the supernatural guardian Gosei and his faithful robot assistant Tensou recruit five teenagers with attitude to combat the invading forces. Equipped with powers that grant them...

2.4

101 votes

2.4

101 votes

Direction Mark Beesley · Charlie Haskell · Andrew Merrifield · Jonathan Brough

Cast Firass Dirani · Angie Diaz · Richard Brancatisano · Melanie Vallejo

Synopsis Legend says when the darkness arises, five brave teen sorcerers will be called to fight for the planet's survival - with the guidance from their wise mentor and the ancient Xenotome, book of the unknown. They will embark on magical...

2.2

431 votes

2.2

431 votes

Power Rangers S.P.D. (TV Series)

2005 · Series · 22 min. · United States

Direction John Laing · Greg Aronowitz · Charlie Haskell · Britta Hawkins

Cast Brandon Jay McLaren · Chris Violette · Matt Sadowski · Monica May

Synopsis Fifteen years into the future, Earth has welcomed alien beings to live with humans. But peace is short lived, as a planet conquering alien force turns its destructive attention to Earth! Evil and smart, they seem unstoppable. Only the Power...

2.2

443 votes

2.2

443 votes

Jack of All Trades (TV Series)

2000 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Eric Morris · Chris Graves · Charlie Haskell · Josh Becker

Cast Bruce Campbell · Angela Marie Dotchin · Stuart Devenie · Stephen Papps

Synopsis TV Series (2000). 1 season. 22 episodes. American spy/adventurer Jack Stiles is sent by Thomas Jefferson to the tiny South Pacific island of Polau Polau to work with British spy Emilia Rothschild to stop the advances of the French Emperor,...

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Cleopatra 2525 (TV Series)

2000 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction R.J. Stewart · Rob Tapert · T.J. Scott · Andrew Merrifield

Cast Gina Torres · Victoria Pratt · Jennifer Sky · Elizabeth Hawthorne

Synopsis An exotic dancer, cryogenically frozen in the year 2001, is accidentaly thawed out in 2525 by two female warriors who are fighting against evil robots which have taken over the world. The three join forces and try to escape the...

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No One Can Hear You

2001 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction John Laing

Cast Kelly McGillis · Kate Elliott · Tom Huntington · Kieren Hutchinson

Synopsis The lives of a sedate suburban family turn rather gruesome with the arrival of a house-guest who is not what he seems to be.

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Mysterious Island (TV Series)

1995 · Series · 45 min. · Canada

Direction Chris Bailey · William Fruet · Peter Sharp · John Laing

Cast Alan Scarfe · Colette Stevenson · Stephen Lovatt · Gordon Michael Woolvett

Synopsis "Loosely" based on the novel by Jules Verne. In 1865 a group escapes from a Confederate prison in a balloon, only to be carried halfway around the world. They are shot down while approaching land (which they later discover is...

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Direction John Laing

Cast John Waters · Simon Bossell · Josephine Byrnes · Linden Goh

Synopsis Stamford is approached by an old underworld figure now going straight, Y.C. Kung, to find the murderers of his daughter and only grandson. But when his close friend, Internet operative Konrad Woolff, is killed during one of their investigations, Y.C.'s...

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The Lost Tribe

1983 · Movie · 114 min. · New Zealand

Direction John Laing

Cast John Bach · Darien Takle · Don Selwyn · Martyn Sanderson

Synopsis An anthropologist disappears in New Zealand while looking for a lost tribe, so his wife and his twin brother go to look for him. Also seeking him are the police, who suspect that one of the twins is responsible for...

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The Blue Rose (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 45 min. · New Zealand

Direction Rachel Lang · James Griffin · Michael Duignan · Mark Beesley

Cast Antonia Prebble · Siobhan Marshall · Matt Minto · Rajeev Varma

Synopsis The Blue Rose is a contemporary, smart investigative drama in which the lowly back-room office staff join forces to fight for justice in a corrupt corporate world.

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Dangerous Orphans

1986 · Movie · 87 min. · New Zealand

Direction John Laing

Cast Peter Stevens · Jennifer Ward-Lealand · Michael Hurst · Ross Girven

Synopsis Harry, Moir and Rossi were like the three musketeers when at the orphanage; now adults, their partnership continues as they pull off the occasional heist together.

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Step Dave (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 43 min. · New Zealand

Direction Kate McDermott · Britta Hawkins · Murray Keane · Michael Hurst

Cast Sia Trokenheim · Jono Kenyon · Rawiri Jobe · Aidee Walker

Synopsis TV series (2014-2015). 2 seasons. 26 episodes. Bartender Dave, a 24-year-old Kiwi slacker whose life is turned upside down when he meets the woman of his dreams; Cara, 15 years his senior with three kids and some serious baggage in...

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