Direction: Ry Russo-Young

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ry Russo-Young. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Everything Sucks! (TV Series)

2018 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Ben York Jones · Michael Mohan · Ry Russo-Young

Cast Jahi Di'Allo Winston · Peyton Kennedy · Sydney Sweeney · Rio Mangini

Synopsis TV Series (2018). 10 Episodes. In 1990s Oregon, members of a high school A/V club clash with the drama club.

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Shrinking

2023 · Series · 35 min. · United States

Direction Jason Segel · Bill Lawrence · Brett Goldstein · James Ponsoldt

Cast Jason Segel · Harrison Ford · Jessica Williams · Lukita Maxwell

Synopsis TV Series (2023-). 2 Seasons. 22 Episodes. Jimmy is trying to come to terms with the death of his wife while being a father, friend and therapist. He decides to change the way he is with people and become a...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Before I Fall

2017 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast Zoey Deutch · Halston Sage · Jennifer Beals · Logan Miller

Synopsis February 12 is just another day in Sam's charmed life until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over one inexplicable week, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she's in danger...

5.6

2K votes

5.6

2K votes

Sweetbitter (TV Series)

2018 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Stephanie Danler · Ry Russo-Young · Richard Shepard

Cast Ella Purnell · Daniyar · Eden Epstein · Caitlin Fitzgerald

Synopsis TV Series (2018-2020). 2 Seasons. 14 Episodes. Like the novel of the same name from which it is adapted, “Sweetbitter” tells the story of Tess (Ella Purnell), a 22-year-old who arrives in New York City ready to pursue a new...

5.6

88 votes

5.6

88 votes

Cloak & Dagger (TV Series)

2018 · Series · 44 min. · United States

Direction Joe Pokaski · Gina Prince-Bythewood · Alex Garcia Lopez · Wayne Yip

Cast J.D. Evermore · Olivia Holt · Aubrey Joseph · Miles Mussenden

Synopsis TV Series (2018-2019). 2 Seasons. 20 Episodes. Two teenagers from very different backgrounds find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers while falling in love.

5.5

308 votes

5.5

308 votes

Panic (TV Series)

2021 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Megan Griffiths · Gandja Monteiro · Viet Nguyen · Jamie Travis

Cast Jordan Elsass · Olivia Welch · Mike Faist · Jessica Sula

Synopsis 10 episodes. Teenagers compete in a dangerous game where they can win a chance to escape their small rural town.

5.3

693 votes

5.3

693 votes

Nobody Walks

2012 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast John Krasinski · Olivia Thirlby · Rosemarie Dewitt · India Ennenga

Synopsis Martine, a young artist from New York, is invited into the home of a hip, liberal LA family for a week. Her presence unravels the family’s carefully maintained status quo, and a mess of sexual and emotional entanglements ensues.

5.1

351 votes

5.1

351 votes

The Sun Is Also a Star

2019 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast Yara Shahidi · Charles Melton · John Leguizamo · Gbenga Akinnagbe

Synopsis A teenager finds love at a difficult time in her family's life.

4.9

265 votes

4.9

265 votes

Orphans

2007 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast James Katharine Flynn · Lily Wheelwright · Matt Glasson

Synopsis Two estranged, twenty-something sisters reunite five years after the death of their parents, and soon revisit their treacherous history.

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You Wont Miss Me

2009 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast Stella Schnabel · Gina Abatemarco · Carlen Altman · David Anzuelo

Synopsis A kaleidoscopic film portrait of Shelly Brown, a twenty-three year-old alienated urban misfit recently released from a psychiatric hospital.

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Nuclear Family (TV Miniseries)

2021 · Documentary · 158 min. · United States

Direction Ry Russo-Young

Cast Ry Russo-Young

Synopsis A three-part documentary series. Ry Russo-Young and her sister were raised by their lesbian moms at a time when society was not ready to accept queer families. As a young child, Ry was caught in the middle of a landmark...

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