Screenplay: Oliver Stone

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


Scarface

1983 · Movie · 163 min. · United States

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Steven Bauer · Michelle Pfeiffer · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Synopsis Scarface (1983) follows the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Tony Montana, portrayed by Al Pacino. Starting as a humble dishwasher, Tony's sharp intellect, unyielding courage, and insatiable ambition propel him to the pinnacle of a criminal organization. However, his...

8.2

89K votes

8.2

89K votes

Direction Oliver Stone

Synopsis The Untold History of the United States (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a 10-episode documentary series that delves into pivotal moments in American history that were often overlooked or underreported during the 20th century. Directed and narrated by Oliver Stone, with...

8.0

2K votes

8.0

2K votes

Midnight Express

1978 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Brad Davis · John Hurt · Bo Hopkins · Irene Miracle

Synopsis Midnight Express (1978) is a gripping tale inspired by the true story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who finds himself in a nightmare when he is apprehended and given a 30-year prison sentence by Turkish officials for attempting...

7.7

29K votes

7.7

29K votes

Platoon

1986 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Charlie Sheen · Tom Berenger · Willem Dafoe · Kevin Dillon

Synopsis Platoon (1986) immerses viewers in the harsh realities of Vietnam through the eyes of Chris, a young recruit portrayed by Charlie Sheen. Directed by Oliver Stone, who served as an infantryman in Vietnam, the film vividly captures the harsh conditions...

7.7

67K votes

7.7

67K votes

J.F.K. (JFK)

1991 · Movie · 190 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Kevin Costner · Tommy Lee Jones · Gary Oldman · Joe Pesci

Synopsis J.F.K. (JFK) (1991) follows the journey of Jim Garrison, a New Orleans district attorney portrayed by Kevin Costner, as he delves into the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. His investigation uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a...

7.5

27K votes

7.5

27K votes

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Vladimir Putin · Oliver Stone

Synopsis The Putin Interviews (TV Miniseries) (2017) offers an exclusive glimpse into the life and mind of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone, alongside his seasoned producer Fernando Sulichin, conducts extensive interviews with the Russian leader over a...

7.2

308 votes

7.2

308 votes

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Hugo Chávez · Oliver Stone · Raul Castro · Evo Morales

Synopsis South of the Border (2009) delves into the political landscape of Latin America through the lens of Venezuela's former President, Hugo Chávez. The film explores Chávez's influence and the broader implications of his leadership on the region. It features interviews...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Wall Street

1987 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Michael Douglas · Charlie Sheen · Daryl Hannah · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Wall Street (1987) follows the journey of Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a driven young stockbroker in the bustling financial hub of 1980s New York. By day, he works diligently for his firm, but his true ambition lies in securing a...

6.8

28K votes

6.8

28K votes

The Doors

1991 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Val Kilmer · Meg Ryan · Kevin Dillon · Kyle MacLachlan

Synopsis The Doors (1991) follows the tumultuous journey of the iconic rock band, from their humble beginnings to their tragic end, as depicted through the lens of director Oliver Stone. Val Kilmer delivers a captivating performance as Jim Morrison, the enigmatic...

6.8

15K votes

6.8

15K votes

Salvador

1986 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast James Woods · John Savage · James Belushi · Michael Murphy

Synopsis Salvador (1986) follows the journey of a journalist who, after facing professional setbacks in the United States, travels to El Salvador to document the tumultuous events of the 1980 military dictatorship. His mission includes covering the assassination of Archbishop Oscar...

6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Tom Cruise · Willem Dafoe · Raymond J. Barry · Caroline Kava

Synopsis Born on the Fourth of July (1989) follows the journey of Ron Kovic, portrayed by Tom Cruise, who enthusiastically enlists in the Vietnam War as a young man. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he sustains a severe...

6.7

20K votes

6.7

20K votes

Year of the Dragon

1985 · Movie · 136 min. · United States

Direction Michael Cimino

Cast Mickey Rourke · John Lone · Ariane · Leonard Termo

Synopsis Year of the Dragon (1985) follows the ascent of Joey Tai (John Lone) to the top of New York's Chinese criminal underworld, marked by his brutal and unyielding tactics. Stanley White (Mickey Rourke), the tenacious police officer assigned to Chinatown,...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Talk Radio

1988 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Eric Bogosian · Ellen Greene · John C. McGinley · Leslie Hope

Synopsis Talk Radio (1988) centers around a brash and disdainful radio personality who finds himself engulfed by the animosity and vitriol that his show generates. As his program is on the brink of national syndication, the host grapples with the intense...

6.6

660 votes

6.6

660 votes

Conan the Barbarian

1982 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction John Milius

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger · James Earl Jones · Sandahl Bergman · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Conan the Barbarian (1982) follows the journey of Conan, a mighty warrior who is born from the ashes of his destroyed Cimmerian village, ravaged by the malevolent Thulsa Doom and his serpentine cult of Set. Sold into slavery as a...

6.6

66K votes

6.6

66K votes

Natural Born Killers

1994 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Woody Harrelson · Juliette Lewis · Tom Sizemore · Rodney Dangerfield

Synopsis Natural Born Killers (1994) begins with the brutal murder of Mallory's abusive father (Rodney Dangerfield) and neglectful mother (Edie McClurg) by the aimless couple (Woody Harrison & Juliette Lewis). The pair embark on a three-week murder rampage across the nation,...

6.6

47K votes

6.6

47K votes

Comandante

2003 · Documentary · 93 min. · Spain

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Fidel Castro · Oliver Stone

Synopsis Comandante (2003) follows renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone as he ventures to Cuba to engage in extensive conversations with the island's long-time leader, Fidel Castro. The documentary captures Stone's in-depth interviews with Castro, including a notable dinner on February 16, 2002,...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Fidel Castro · Oliver Stone

Synopsis Looking for Fidel (2004) sees director Oliver Stone revisiting Cuba in May 2003 to engage in extensive conversations with Fidel Castro, building upon his earlier documentary "Comandante." Stone's probing questions delve into topics that Castro had previously avoided, offering a...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Snowden

2016 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Shailene Woodley · Melissa Leo · Zachary Quinto

Synopsis Snowden (2016) features Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the lead role and is both written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Stone. The narrative is adapted from two key sources: "The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted...

6.4

10K votes

6.4

10K votes

Heaven & Earth

1993 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Hiep Thi Le · Tommy Lee Jones · Joan Chen · Haing S. Ngor

Synopsis Heaven & Earth (1993) delves into the profound impact of the Vietnam War on the local populace, as Oliver Stone concludes his trilogy by shifting the narrative lens away from American soldiers. The film chronicles the extraordinary life of Phung...

6.3

3K votes

6.3

3K votes

Nixon

1995 · Movie · 192 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Joan Allen · James Woods · Paul Sorvino

Synopsis Nixon (1995) is a biographical drama directed by Oliver Stone, focusing on the life and presidency of Richard Milhous Nixon, portrayed by Sir Anthony Hopkins, and his wife, Pat Nixon, played by Joan Allen. The narrative commences with the Watergate...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes