Screenplay: Buck Henry
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Buck Henry. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 17
The Graduate
1967 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Mike Nichols
Cast Dustin Hoffman · Anne Bancroft · Katharine Ross · William Daniels
Synopsis The Graduate (1967) follows the journey of Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recently graduated college student in the mid-1960s, who finds himself at a crossroads as he navigates the expectations and influences of his affluent family, peers, and acquaintances. Benjamin...
7.5
48K votes
7.5
48K votes
What's Up Doc?
1972 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Peter Bogdanovich
Cast Barbra Streisand · Ryan O'Neal · Madeline Kahn · Kenneth Mars
Synopsis What's Up Doc? (1972) follows the chaotic adventures of Judy Maxwell, a woman who always seems to find herself in the middle of trouble. This time, her antics revolve around Howard Bannister, a musicologist attending a convention to compete for...
7.1
11K votes
7.1
11K votes
Get Smart (TV Series)
1965 · Series · 20 min. · United States
Direction Buck Henry · Mel Brooks · Gary Nelson · Bruce Bilson
Cast Don Adams · Barbara Feldon · Edward Platt · Robert Karvelas
Synopsis Get Smart (TV Series) (1965) is a comedic spy series that aired from 1965 to 1970, spanning 5 seasons and 138 episodes. Created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, the show is a satirical take on the James Bond franchise...
6.9
9K votes
6.9
9K votes
Get Smart (TV Series)
1995 · Series · 20 min. · United States
Direction Michael J. Di Gaetano · Lawrence Gay · Nick Marck
Cast Don Adams · Barbara Feldon · Andy Dick · Elaine Hendrix
Synopsis Get Smart (TV Series) (1995) follows the comedic misadventures of Zach, the bumbling son of Maxwell Smart, who takes on the role of CONTROL's top agent. Zach, portrayed by Andy Dick, is paired with the unwilling Agent 66, played by...
6.4
2K votes
6.4
2K votes
To Die For
1995 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Gus Van Sant
Cast Nicole Kidman · Matt Dillon · Joaquin Phoenix · Alison Folland
Synopsis To Die For (1995) centers around Suzanne Stone, an ambitious woman with a burning desire to become a renowned TV personality. Her relentless pursuit of fame leads her down a dark path, where she stops at nothing to achieve her...
6.3
8K votes
6.3
8K votes
Catch-22
1970 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction Mike Nichols
Cast Alan Arkin · Orson Welles · Jon Voight · Anthony Perkins
Synopsis Catch-22 (1970) follows the story of a World War II bombardier who is determined to find a way out of the madness of war. In this chaotic environment, he discovers that sometimes, embracing the absurdity is the only rational response....
6.2
757 votes
6.2
757 votes
Get Smart, Again! (TV)
1989 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Gary Nelson
Cast Don Adams · Barbara Feldon · Bernie Kopell · Dick Gautier
Synopsis Get Smart, Again! (TV) (1989) follows the return of Maxwell Smart to active duty as the nefarious organization KAOS resurfaces, this time wielding a formidable 'weather machine.' Initially tasked with keeping his mission under wraps from his spouse, 99, Max...
5.8
128 votes
5.8
128 votes
Quark (TV Series)
1977 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Hy Averback · Bruce Bilson
Cast Richard Benjamin · Tim Thomerson · Patricia Barnstable · Conrad Janis
Synopsis Quark (TV Series) (1977) follows the comedic escapades of an interstellar waste management team. The show, which aired from 1977 to 1978, centers around the misadventures of a space garbage collector and his eccentric crew as they navigate the challenges...
5.7
48 votes
5.7
48 votes
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Herbert Ross
Cast Barbra Streisand · George Segal · Robert Klein · Allen Garfield
Synopsis The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) presents a delightful 1970 adaptation of Bill Manoff's successful Broadway comedy. The film boasts a strong creative team, with Buck Henry penning the screenplay and Herbert Ross (known for "The Turning Point") at the...
5.5
301 votes
5.5
301 votes
The Humbling
2014 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Direction Barry Levinson
Cast Al Pacino · Greta Gerwig · Dianne Wiest · Kyra Sedgwick
Synopsis The Humbling (2014) unfolds in the serene backdrop of a farm in upstate New York, focusing on the intricate and multifaceted bond between a seasoned, despairing actor and a younger woman. This narrative, adapted from Philip Roth's novel, delves into...
5.4
1K votes
5.4
1K votes
The Day of the Dolphin
1973 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Mike Nichols
Cast George C. Scott · Trish Van Devere · Paul Sorvino · Fritz Weaver
Synopsis The Day of the Dolphin (1973) follows the thrilling journey of Dr. Jake Terrell, portrayed by George C. Scott, and his wife Maggie, played by Trish Van Devere, as they delve into the fascinating world of dolphin intelligence. The duo,...
5.2
167 votes
5.2
167 votes
Get Smart
2008 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Peter Segal
Cast Steve Carell · Anne Hathaway · Dwayne Johnson · Alan Arkin
Synopsis Get Smart (2008) follows the adventures of Maxwell Smart, a bumbling yet determined agent for the secret organization CONTROL. Smart, designated as Agent 86, finds himself in a series of high-stakes missions against the nefarious forces of KAOS. Despite his...
5.2
12K votes
5.2
12K votes
The Nude Bomb
1980 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Clive Donner
Cast Don Adams · Sylvia Kristel · Rhonda Fleming · Dana Elcar
Synopsis The Nude Bomb (1980) follows the adventures of Maxwell Smart, who is summoned back into action to combat a nefarious foe. This antagonist has developed a formidable weapon with the power to obliterate clothing, causing widespread chaos and panic. Smart...
4.8
99 votes
4.8
99 votes
Candy
1968 · Movie · 124 min. · United States
Direction Christian Marquand
Cast Charles Aznavour · Marlon Brando · Richard Burton · James Coburn
Synopsis Candy (1968) follows the journey of a curious and adventurous young woman named Candy as she navigates the complexities of life and love. After graduating from high school, Candy embarks on a quest to find deeper meaning and truth, encountering...
4.6
97 votes
4.6
97 votes
Protocol
1984 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Herbert Ross
Cast Goldie Hawn · Chris Sarandon · Richard Romanus · Andre Gregory
4.4
369 votes
4.4
369 votes
Town & Country
2001 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Peter Chelsom
Cast Warren Beatty · Diane Keaton · Andie MacDowell · Goldie Hawn
Synopsis Town & Country (2001) follows the life of Porter Stoddard, a renowned New York architect navigating a complex web of relationships and decisions. At a pivotal moment, Porter's choices lead to a series of unexpected events, some involving his wife...
4.3
978 votes
4.3
978 votes
Captain Nice (TV Series)
1967 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Gary Nelson · Charles R. Rondeau · Richard Kinon · Hollingsworth Morse
Cast William Daniels · Alice Ghostley · Ann Prentiss · Liam Dunn
Synopsis Captain Nice (TV Series) (1967) follows the adventures of Carter Nash, a chemist working for the police department. He stumbles upon a unique liquid that transforms him into the titular hero, a rather unconventional superhero. Captain Nice is characterized by...
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