Direction: Phillip Noyce

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


Roots (TV Miniseries)

2016 · Series · 480 min. · United States

Direction Bruce Beresford · Thomas Carter · Phillip Noyce · Mario Van Peebles

Cast Malachi Kirby · Laurence Fishburne · Forest Whitaker · Emayatzy Corinealdi

Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping retelling of Alex Haley's seminal work, spanning four compelling episodes. This historical drama delves into the life of an enslaved African man who is forcibly brought to America and the enduring legacy of...

7.1

889 votes

7.1

889 votes

Rabbit-Proof Fence

2002 · Movie · 94 min. · Australia

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Everlyn Sampi · Tianna Sansbury · Laura Monaghan · Kenneth Branagh

Synopsis Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) tells the compelling true story of three Indigenous Australian girls who were forcibly removed from their families in 1931 under a government policy aimed at assimilating Aboriginal children into white society. The girls, Molly, Daisy, and Gracie,...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Luck (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction David Milch · Michael Mann · Allen Coulter · Brian Kirk

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Dennis Farina · John Ortiz · Richard Kind

Synopsis Luck (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping television series that unfolds over the course of nine episodes, focusing on a diverse ensemble of characters whose lives are intricately connected to the same horse-racing track. The narrative delves into the complex...

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6.8

921 votes

6.8

921 votes

The Quiet American

2002 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Michael Caine · Brendan Fraser · Do Thi Hai Yen · Rade Serbedzija

Synopsis The Quiet American (2002) follows the story of Alden Pyle, an American aid worker who arrives in Saigon during the autumn of 1952. This period marks the peak of the Vietnamese struggle for independence from French colonial control. Pyle is...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

Revenge (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Mike Kelley · Kenneth Fink · Matt Earl Beesley · Bobby Roth

Cast Emily Vancamp · Madeleine Stowe · Gabriel Mann · Henry Czerny

Synopsis Revenge (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating drama that aired from 2011 to 2015, spanning 4 seasons and 89 episodes. The series is set in a world where affluence, charm, and social standing are paramount, but one woman is prepared...

6.4

6K votes

6.4

6K votes

Patriot Games

1992 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Harrison Ford · Anne Archer · Patrick Bergin · Sean Bean

Synopsis Patriot Games (1992) follows the gripping tale of CIA operative Jack Ryan, who inadvertently becomes a target of an IRA splinter group after thwarting their deadly plot. This action-packed thriller sees Ryan and his loved ones in the crosshairs of...

6.3

36K votes

6.3

36K votes

The Bone Collector

1999 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Denzel Washington · Angelina Jolie · Queen Latifah · Michael Rooker

Synopsis The Bone Collector (1999) follows the story of Lincoln Rhyme, a former police officer now confined to a wheelchair, who receives a grim proposition: a serial killer is on the loose, using a taxi to abduct victims and subject them...

6.2

32K votes

6.2

32K votes

Catch a Fire

2006 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Tim Robbins · Derek Luke · Bonnie Henna · Mncedisi Shabangu

Synopsis Catch a Fire (2006) unfolds the gripping tale of a South African man's transformation into a revolutionary during the tumultuous apartheid era of the early 1980s. The narrative follows Patrick Chamusso, portrayed by Derek Luke, a devoted family man and...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Harrison Ford · Willem Dafoe · Anne Archer · Joaquim de Almeida

Synopsis Clear and Present Danger (1994) follows Jack Ryan as he navigates a treacherous web of deceit within his own government. After Admiral James Greer falls ill with cancer, Ryan steps into the role of acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence....

6.2

33K votes

6.2

33K votes

Direction Amy Holden Jones · Hayley Schore · Roshan Sethi · Phillip Noyce

Cast Matt Czuchry · Emily Vancamp · Bruce Greenwood · Elizabeth Ludlow

Synopsis The Resident (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of a passionate young physician embarking on his inaugural day in a bustling hospital. Guided by a seasoned and formidable senior resident, the new doctor quickly learns the stark realities of contemporary...

6.2

255 votes

6.2

255 votes

Mary and Martha (TV)

2013 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Hilary Swank · Brenda Blethyn · Sam Claflin · Frank Grillo

Synopsis Mary and Martha (TV) (2013) follows the transformative journey of two mothers from different worlds who, after experiencing the devastating loss of their sons, unite to create a meaningful impact on a global scale. An American woman and a British...

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6.0

281 votes

6.0

281 votes

Dead Calm

1989 · Movie · 95 min. · Australia

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Nicole Kidman · Sam Neill · Billy Zane · Rod Mullinar

Synopsis Dead Calm (1989) follows John Ingram (Sam Neill), an Australian naval officer, who, upon returning from his duties, is greeted by a devastating revelation: his son has perished in a car accident, and his wife, Rae (Nicole Kidman), is severely...

5.9

9K votes

5.9

9K votes

Direction Jon Harmon Feldman · Phillip Noyce · Michael Katleman · Paul Shapiro

Cast Eliza Dushku · Shawn Reaves · Zach Galifianakis · A.J. Cook

Synopsis Tru Calling (TV Series) (2003) follows the journey of a young woman who, after graduating from university, finds herself employed at a city morgue. She discovers she has the extraordinary ability to relive the same day repeatedly, using this unique...

5.7

1K votes

5.7

1K votes

The Giver

2014 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Meryl Streep · Jeff Bridges · Alexander Skarsgård · Odeya Rush

Synopsis The Giver (2014) presents a dystopian society that appears to be an ideal community, devoid of conflict, anguish, diversity, or personal decisions. A young adolescent is selected to receive knowledge from an older man, unveiling the genuine joys and sorrows...

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5.6

3K votes

5.6

3K votes

Direction Lewis Chesler · Riff Markowitz · Richard Rothstein · Bruno Gantillon

Cast Page Fletcher · Nicholas Campbell · Vincent Grass · Kirstie Alley

Synopsis The Hitchhiker (TV Series) (1983) is a collection of standalone mystery-thriller narratives, unified solely by the enigmatic figure of The Hitchhiker. This character serves as a narrator, appearing at the beginning and end of each episode to set the stage...

5.6

329 votes

5.6

329 votes

The Saint

1997 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Val Kilmer · Elisabeth Shue · Rade Serbedzija · Valery Nikolayev

Synopsis The Saint (1997) follows the adventures of Simon Templar, a man with no permanent family or home, and a name that isn't even his own. Known as the Saint for his penchant for adopting false identities inspired by Catholic saints,...

5.5

16K votes

5.5

16K votes

Salt

2010 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Angelina Jolie · Liev Schreiber · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Marion McCorry

Synopsis Salt (2010) follows the intense journey of Evelyn Salt, portrayed by Angelina Jolie, a CIA operative who finds herself wrongfully accused of being a covert Russian agent. To clear her name, Evelyn transforms her appearance and embarks on a high-stakes...

5.5

23K votes

5.5

23K votes

Fast Charlie

2023 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Morena Baccarin · James Caan · Jared Bankens

Synopsis Fast Charlie (2023) follows the story of Charlie Swift, a dedicated and skilled enforcer who finds himself in a whirlwind of chaos and vengeance after the untimely demise of his elderly crime lord. Driven by loyalty and a thirst for...

5.3

581 votes

5.3

581 votes

Blind Fury

1990 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Rutger Hauer · Terry O'Quinn · Brandon Call · Noble Willingham

Synopsis Blind Fury (1990) follows the gripping tale of a Vietnam veteran who, despite losing his sight in the war, possesses extraordinary samurai combat abilities. Armed with a concealed sword stick, he embarks on a mission to safeguard the son of...

5.1

2K votes

5.1

2K votes

Direction Wes Craven · Thomas Baum · Phillip Noyce · Armand Mastroianni

Cast Jack Coleman · Lindsay Frost · Robert Englund · John D'Aquino

Synopsis Nightmare Cafe (TV Series) (1992) follows the journey of Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic, who, after a near-death experience, discover they have been resurrected in a peculiar all-night café. The café, with its enigmatic owner Blackie, offers them a unique...

5.1

95 votes

5.1

95 votes