Direction: John Curran

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


The Painted Veil

2006 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction John Curran

Cast Edward Norton · Naomi Watts · Liev Schreiber · Toby Jones

Synopsis The Painted Veil (2006) is a romantic drama set in the 1920s, focusing on a young English couple—a doctor and a high-society woman—who rush into marriage and subsequently move to Hong Kong. Their relationship is tested as they both engage...

6.9

18K votes

6.9

18K votes

Tracks

2013 · Movie · 107 min. · Australia

Direction John Curran

Cast Mia Wasikowska · Adam Driver · Emma Booth · Rainer Bock

Synopsis Tracks (2013) chronicles the remarkable true account of Robyn Davidson, a young woman who, in 1977, embarked on a hazardous solo journey across 1,700 miles of the breathtaking Australian outback. Leaving behind the comforts of urban life, Robyn arrives in...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

Bloom (TV Series)

2019 · Series · 60 min. · Australia

Direction Glen Dolman · John Curran · Mat King · Sian Davies

Cast Bryan Brown · Phoebe Tonkin · Ryan Corr · Nikki Shiels

Synopsis Bloom (TV Series) (2019) unfolds in a picturesque rural community a year after a catastrophic flood claimed the lives of five residents. The narrative takes a dramatic turn with the emergence of an enigmatic new plant. This botanical marvel possesses...

5.9

24 votes

5.9

24 votes

Direction John Curran

Cast Mark Ruffalo · Naomi Watts · Laura Dern · Peter Krause

Synopsis We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) is a captivating and thought-provoking drama that delves into the complexities of married life and the consequences of infidelity. Inspired by the works of Andre Dubus, the film presents a tale of two couples,...

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

Chappaquiddick

2017 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction John Curran

Cast Jason Clarke · Kate Mara · Bruce Dern · Ed Helms

Synopsis Chappaquiddick (2017) delves into the tumultuous events that unfolded following a tragic car accident on Chappaquiddick Island in 1969. The narrative centers around Ted Kennedy, whose life and political aspirations are profoundly impacted by the fatal incident that results in...

5.7

1K votes

5.7

1K votes

Stone

2010 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction John Curran

Cast Robert De Niro · Edward Norton · Milla Jovovich · Frances Conroy

Synopsis Stone (2010) centers around a convicted arsonist who devises a cunning scheme to gain his freedom. He aims to exploit a parole officer by strategically involving his alluring wife in the plan. The arsonist's goal is to manipulate the parole...

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4.0

7K votes

4.0

7K votes

Direction John Curran

Cast Casey Affleck · Tim Plester · William Belleau · Matthias Schoenaerts

Synopsis Lewis and Clark (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a six-episode television event that delves into the epic journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they traverse the uncharted American West. The series is adapted from Stephen E. Ambrose's acclaimed book,...

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Direction Vanessa Gazy · John Curran · Mirrah Foulkes · Peter Andrikidis

Cast Sophie Wilde · BeBe Bettencourt · Alexandria Steffensen · Keiynan Lonsdale

Synopsis Eden (TV Series) (2021) follows the aftermath of a young woman's vanishing, which sets off a series of catastrophic events that reveal the sinister, concealed core of an otherwise idyllic setting. As the summer unfolds and its consequences linger, deeply...

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Mercy Road

2023 · Movie · 86 min. · Australia

Direction John Curran

Cast Luke Bracey · Toby Jones · Susie Porter · Huw Higginson

Synopsis Mercy Road (2023) follows the journey of an ordinary man with significant flaws who finds himself entangled in a web of criminal activity. As the consequences of his actions unfold, he is compelled to confront the depths of his desperation...

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Praise

1998 · Movie · 98 min. · Australia

Direction John Curran

Cast Peter Fenton · Sacha Horler · Marta Dusseldorp · Ray Bull

Synopsis Praise (1998) follows the story of Gordon, a lethargic, chain-smoking asthmatic with a lackluster sex drive, and Cynthia, a slightly overweight nymphomaniac struggling with eczema. After leaving his job at a Brisbane liquor store, Gordon makes a life-altering decision to...

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