Screenplay: Harlan Ellison

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Harlan Ellison. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Joseph Pevney

Cast William Shatner · Leonard Nimoy · Joan Collins · DeForest Kelley

Synopsis When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.

7.3

183 votes

7.3

183 votes

The Outer Limits (TV Series)

1995 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Leslie Stevens · Neill Fearnley · Jim Kaufman · Jorge Montesi

Cast Alan Thicke · Ally Sheedy · Amanda Plummer · Antonio Sabato Jr.

Synopsis TV Series (1995-2002). 7 Seasons. 154 Episodes. The Outer Limits is a provocative anthology series that has earned numerous Emmy, CableACE, Gemini and Saturn awards. Like the classic 1960s series...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

Direction Tim Miller · Jennifer Yuh · Robert Valley · Meat Dept

Synopsis TV Series (2021). 8 episodes. A collection of animated short stories that span various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy.

6.7

5K votes

6.7

5K votes

Babylon 5 (TV Series)

1994 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction J. Michael Straczynski · Michael Vejar · David J. Eagle · Janet Greek

Cast Jerry Doyle · Michael O'Hare · Bruce Boxleitner · Claudia Christian

Synopsis TV Series (1994-1998). Sci-Fi. In the year 2258, it is ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. Commander Sinclair takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

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The Twilight Zone (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Rod Serling · Paul Lynch · Peter Medak · Ryszard Bugajski

Cast William Atherton · Jenny Agutter · Martin Balsam · Jeffrey Tambor

Synopsis A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

The Oscar

1966 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Russell Rouse

Cast Stephen Boyd · Elke Sommer · Milton Berle · Eleanor Parker

Synopsis Frankie Fane has clawed his way to the top of the Hollywood heap. Now, as he's preparing to win his Oscar, his friend Hymie Kelly reminisces over their life together,...

5.7

85 votes

5.7

85 votes

The Hunger (TV Series)

1997 · Series · 24 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jeff Fazio · Tony Scott · Russell Mulcahy · Darrell Wasyk

Cast David Bowie · Terence Stamp · Richard Jutras · Kim Feeney

Synopsis TV Series 1997–2000. 44 episodes. 2 Seasons. Each episode was based around an independent story introduced by the host; Terence Stamp hosted each episode for the first season, and was...

5.6

99 votes

5.6

99 votes

Direction Alex Beaty

Cast Michael B. Jordan

Synopsis When his ship is damaged in battle, a combat pilot crash-lands on a desolate planet. Fortunately there's an automated shelter on the surface he can take refuge in until rescue...

5.6

3K votes

5.6

3K votes

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A Boy and His Dog

1975 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction L.Q. Jones

Cast Don Johnson · Susanne Benton · Jason Robards · Tim McIntire

Synopsis Don Johnson plays a young man in a post nuclear war world who has an interesting friend, a telepathic dog. The dog gives him an advantage in dealing with the...

5.2

879 votes

5.2

879 votes

Direction Jonathan Frakes

Cast John Hurt · Brian Dennehy · James Denton · Gina Chiarelli

Synopsis The ultimate story of despised minorities forever adrift in the darkness of outer space. As a last resort – born out of their loneliness and despair – they are forced...

4.8

79 votes

4.8

79 votes

Demon with a Glass Hand (TV)

1966 · Movie · 48 min. · United States

Direction Byron Haskin

Cast Robert Culp · Robert Fortier · Steve Harris · Rex Holman

Synopsis Days ago, Trent (R. Culp) awoke with no memory of his past. Since then, sinister men have pursued him constantly. He manages to stay one step ahead of them by...

4.6

129 votes

4.6

129 votes

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Direction Charles R. Rondeau

Cast Richard Angarola · Percy Herbert · Jeanne Cooper · Stuart Whitman

Synopsis Marshal Crown is hunting a killer, and Francis will tell him about how police in London were unable to solve a similar set of killings earlier that year by someone...

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The Starlost (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 60 min. · Canada

Direction Joseph L. Scanlan · Ed Richardson · Harvey Hart · George McCowan

Cast Keir Dullea · Gay Rowan · Robin Ward · William Osler

Synopsis This very low budget TV show (which was shot on video, as opposed to film, as most regular TV shows are) involved a giant spaceship called THE ARK which was...

Not rated

Not rated

Jackpot

1980 · Documentary · 84 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

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The Young Lawyers (TV Series)

1969 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Michael Zagor · John Newland · Jud Taylor · Harvey Hart

Cast Zalman King · Judy Pace · Lee J. Cobb · Phillip Clark

Synopsis TV Series (1969-1971). 1 Season. 24 Episodes. David Barrett heads an organization in Boston that supports poor and indigent clients with the aid of young lawyers.

Not rated

Not rated

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Cimarron Strip (TV Series)

1967 · Series · 90 min. · United States

Direction Herschel Daugherty · Vincent McEveety · Alvin Ganzer · Charles R. Rondeau

Cast Stuart Whitman · Percy Herbert · Randy Boone · Jill Townsend

Synopsis TV Series (1967-1968). 23 Episodes. The western adventures of tough, but fair, Marshal Jim Crown.

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Direction Gilbert Cates · Bill Norton · Robert Downey Sr.

Cast Adrienne Barbeau · Adam Postil · Miguel A. Núñez Jr. · Josh Richman

Synopsis "Teacher's Aide": A teacher at a tough inner-city school is possessed by a malevolent spirit. "Paladin of the Lost Hour": An old man with a special watch bonds with a...

Not rated

Not rated

Letter to Loretta (TV Series)

1953 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Robert Florey · Richard Morris · Rudolph Maté · Norman Foster

Cast Loretta Young · John Milton Kennedy · Robert Foulk · John Newland

Synopsis A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the seres, she played the lead in various episodes.

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Direction Wes Craven

Cast Bruce Willis · Dan Gilvezan · John Carlyle · Seth Isler

Synopsis Peter Jay Novins calls his home, only to hear himself answer. / A harried housewife struggling with rambunctious children and the stress of modern life finds relief from an unusual...

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Not rated

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