Direction: James Ashcroft

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


The Rule of Jenny Pen

2024 · Movie · 103 min. · New Zealand

Direction James Ashcroft

Cast John Lithgow · Geoffrey Rush · Nathaniel Lees · Maaka Pohatu

Synopsis The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024) follows the harrowing journey of a retired judge who finds himself confined to a remote care facility, his body weakened by a stroke. As he struggles with his physical limitations, he becomes aware of...

6.2

97 votes

6.2

97 votes

Coming Home in the Dark

2021 · Movie · 93 min. · New Zealand

Direction James Ashcroft

Cast Daniel Gillies · Erik Thomson · Miriama McDowell · Matthias Luafutu

Synopsis Coming Home in the Dark (2021) follows Alan and Jill as they venture down a lonely road through a vast valley with their teenage sons. They decide to halt their journey to enjoy a hike and a picnic in the...

5.2

797 votes

5.2

797 votes

Calliope Bay (S)

2016 · Movie · 9 min. · New Zealand

Direction James Ashcroft

Cast Tom Clarke · David McKenzie · Jimmy O'Donovan

Synopsis Calliope Bay (S) (2016) follows the journey of a young wanderer as he traverses a city that grows more unfriendly by the day. His mission is to find his mother, who has been missing for a long time. The film...

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