Direction: Alan Rudolph

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


Choose Me

1984 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Geneviève Bujold · Keith Carradine · Lesley Ann Warren · Patrick Bauchau

Synopsis Choose Me (1984) follows a group of nocturnal individuals, each grappling with their own demons, as they navigate the complexities of love and belonging. Among them are a nightclub proprietor, a radio host who dispenses relationship advice, and a wandering...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Trouble in Mind

1985 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Kris Kristofferson · Lori Singer · Keith Carradine · Geneviève Bujold

Synopsis Trouble in Mind (1985) follows the intertwining narratives of a recently released convict, a local café proprietor, and an ambitious young duo seeking fortune in the enigmatic and captivating metropolis known as Rain City. As their paths cross, they navigate...

6.4

440 votes

6.4

440 votes

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Campbell Scott · Hope Davis · Denis Leary · Robin Tunney

Synopsis The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002) follows the story of David and Dana Hurst, a married couple who are both dentists and have three children. Tensions escalate when David starts to suspect Dana of infidelity. As his suspicions grow, he...

6.3

88 votes

6.3

88 votes

The Moderns

1988 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Keith Carradine · Linda Fiorentino · Geneviève Bujold · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis The Moderns (1988) follows the journey of Nick Hart, an American artist navigating the vibrant expatriate scene in 1920s Paris. Hart's days are filled with indulging in local cafés and persistently trying to convince gallery owner Libby Valentin to showcase...

6.2

373 votes

6.2

373 votes

Afterglow

1997 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Julie Christie · Nick Nolte · Lara Flynn Boyle · Jonny Lee Miller

Synopsis Afterglow (1997) is a captivating and emotionally charged film directed and written by Alan Rudolph, produced by Robert Altman. The story revolves around a married couple, Lucky and Phyllis, portrayed by Nick Nolte and Julie Christie, who are grappling with...

5.9

691 votes

5.9

691 votes

Welcome to L.A.

1976 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Keith Carradine · Sally Kellerman · Geraldine Chaplin · Harvey Keitel

Synopsis Welcome to L.A. (1976) delves into the intricate lives and romantic complications of a group of young individuals who have swiftly risen to fame and success in the bustling city of Los Angeles. The film explores the highs and lows...

5.6

138 votes

5.6

138 votes

Remember My Name

1978 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Geraldine Chaplin · Anthony Perkins · Moses Gunn · Berry Berenson

Synopsis Remember My Name (1978) follows a recently freed young woman who ventures into a new town with the intention of beginning anew. However, her plans take a dark turn as she inexplicably begins to pursue a married construction worker, disrupting...

5.6

58 votes

5.6

58 votes

Made in Heaven

1987 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Timothy Hutton · Kelly McGillis · Maureen Stapleton · Ann Wedgeworth

Synopsis Made in Heaven (1987) follows the journey of Mike Shea, a young man who, in 1952, meets an untimely end while performing a heroic deed en route to California for a fresh start. Despite his struggles with employment and a...

5.6

531 votes

5.6

531 votes

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Matthew Broderick · Campbell Scott · Gwyneth Paltrow

Synopsis Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) delves into the vibrant and tumultuous world of the Algonquin Round Table, as seen through the eyes of its most renowned member, Dorothy Parker. The film captures the essence of a group of...

5.5

518 votes

5.5

518 votes

Love at Large

1990 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Tom Berenger · Elizabeth Perkins · Anne Archer · Kate Capshaw

Synopsis Love at Large (1990) follows a struggling private investigator, portrayed by Tom Berenger, who is approached by an alluring woman, played by Anne Archer. She tasks him with tailing her paramour, Neil Young, as she fears he might be plotting...

5.0

172 votes

5.0

172 votes

Mortal Thoughts

1991 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Demi Moore · Bruce Willis · Glenne Headly · Harvey Keitel

Synopsis Mortal Thoughts (1991) follows the lives of two young mothers who are busy managing a beauty salon together. Their world is turned upside down when one of their husbands is found deceased, prompting the police to focus their inquiry on...

4.8

2K votes

4.8

2K votes

Trixie

2000 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

4.7

218 votes

4.7

218 votes

Endangered Species

1982 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Robert Urich · JoBeth Williams · Paul Dooley · Hoyt Axton

Synopsis Endangered Species (1982) unfolds in the heart of rural America's Midwest, where a series of bizarre and gruesome incidents leave cows slaughtered and mutilated. The perpetrator of these crimes appears to be an otherworldly entity, as UFO-like flashing lights are...

4.5

222 votes

4.5

222 votes

Intimate Affairs

2001 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Nick Nolte · Neve Campbell · Dermot Mulroney · Robin Tunney

Synopsis Intimate Affairs (2001) delves into the world of a scholarly investigation into the enigmatic nature of human sexuality. A distinguished researcher, portrayed by Dermot Mulroney, is driven by an insatiable curiosity to unravel the complexities of sexual desire. He assembles...

4.5

367 votes

4.5

367 votes

Equinox

1992 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Matthew Modine · Lara Flynn Boyle · Marisa Tomei · Tyra Ferrell

Synopsis Equinox (1992) unfolds the gripping tale of two identical twins, Henry Petosa and Freddy Ace, who were separated at birth and grew up without knowledge of each other's existence. Henry was raised by an honest and upright man, while Freddy...

4.5

136 votes

4.5

136 votes

Breakfast of Champions

1999 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Bruce Willis · Albert Finney · Nick Nolte · Barbara Hershey

Synopsis Breakfast of Champions (1999) is a cinematic adaptation by director Alan Rudolph of Kurt Vonnegut's novel, focusing on Dwayne Hoover (Bruce Willis), a car dealer on the brink of suicide. Dwayne's life is intertwined with his drug-dependent wife Celia (Barbara...

3.7

798 votes

3.7

798 votes

Nightmare Circus

1974 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Andrew Prine · Manuela Thiess · Sherry Alberoni · Gyl Roland

Synopsis Nightmare Circus (1974) follows the harrowing journey of three showgirls en route to Las Vegas who encounter car trouble, leaving them stranded in the desert overnight. The next day, a seemingly friendly man named Andre offers assistance with their vehicle....

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Ray Meets Helen

2017 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Keith Carradine · Sondra Locke · Keith David · Samantha Mathis

Synopsis Ray Meets Helen (2017) follows the intertwined journeys of Ray and Helen, who independently stumble upon significant amounts of money, presenting them with an opportunity to reinvent their lives. As they navigate their newfound wealth, they each adopt a more...

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Songwriter

1984 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Willie Nelson · Kris Kristofferson · Melinda Dillon · Rip Torn

Synopsis Songwriter (1984) follows the journey of Doc Jenkins, portrayed by Willie Nelson, a talented singer/songwriter who attempts to transition from his musical roots to become a powerful music industry figure. His ambitions lead him into a troublesome publishing agreement. To...

Not rated

Not rated