Screenplay: Oliver Stone
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Oliver Stone. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 32
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
The Untold History of the United States (TV Miniseries)
2012 · Documentary · 713 min. · United States
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
The Putin Interviews (TV Miniseries)
2017 · Documentary · 58 min. · United States
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
South of the Border
2009 · Documentary · 78 min. · United States
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
Born on the Fourth of July
1989 · Movie · 145 min. · United States
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
Looking for Fidel
2004 · Documentary · 62 min. · United States
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