Direction: Elaine May

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


Mikey and Nicky

1976 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Peter Falk · John Cassavetes · Ned Beatty · Rose Arrick

Synopsis In the mob you trust no one. Not even your best friend.

7.0

347 votes

7.0

347 votes

A New Leaf

1971 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Walter Matthau · Elaine May · Jack Weston · George Rose

Synopsis Henry Graham is a man with a problem: he has run through his entire inheritance, and is completely unequipped to provide for himself. His childhood guardian, Uncle Harry (a deliciously mean-spirited James Coco), refuses to give him a dime, and...

6.5

259 votes

6.5

259 votes

The Heartbreak Kid

1972 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Charles Grodin · Cybill Shepherd · Jeannie Berlin · Audra Lindley

Synopsis Three days into his Miami honeymoon, New York Jewish Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms him in his opinion that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead.

6.3

211 votes

6.3

211 votes

Ishtar

1987 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Warren Beatty · Isabelle Adjani · Charles Grodin

Synopsis Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play the Ishtar Hilton. Somehow they become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

3.7

1K votes

3.7

1K votes

American Masters: Mike Nichols (TV)

2016 · Documentary · 53 min. · United States

Direction Elaine May

Cast Bob Balaban · Alec Baldwin · Matthew Broderick · James L. Brooks

Synopsis The life and 50th-year of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy,Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.

Not rated

Not rated