Screenplay: Steven Spielberg

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


Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Teri Garr · Melinda Dillon · François Truffaut

Synopsis Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) becomes obsessed with meeting extraterrestrials after encountering a UFO on an abandoned road one night. Against the wishes of his wife (Teri Garr) and children, Neary, along with another witness to the sighting (Melinda Dillon), travels...

7.3

57K votes

7.3

57K votes

The Goonies

1985 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Sean Astin · Corey Feldman · Josh Brolin · Martha Plimpton

Synopsis The Goonies (1985) follows a group of adventurous kids from the "Goon Docks" neighborhood who discover an ancient pirate map in an attic. Facing the imminent foreclosure of their homes, they embark on a thrilling quest to find the legendary...

7.3

72K votes

7.3

72K votes

The Fabelmans

2022 · Movie · 151 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Michelle Williams · Paul Dano · Gabriel LaBelle · Seth Rogen

Synopsis The Fabelmans (2022) is a semi-autobiographical film directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows the life of Sammy Fabelman, a young boy growing up in post-World War II America, as he discovers his passion for filmmaking. Through his camera lens, Sammy...

7.1

10K votes

7.1

10K votes

Amazing Stories (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg · Lesli Linka Glatter · Phil Joanou · Paul Bartel

Cast Priscilla Pointer · Brad Bird · Douglas Seale · JoAnn Willette

Synopsis Amazing Stories (TV Series) (1985), created by Steven Spielberg, is an anthology series that brings to life a collection of extraordinary tales spanning genres like fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and adventure. Each standalone episode explores unique, imaginative narratives—from a man escaping...

6.9

6K votes

6.9

6K votes

Poltergeist

1982 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Heather O'Rourke · JoBeth Williams · Craig T. Nelson · Beatrice Straight

Synopsis In Poltergeist (1982), a suburban family's peaceful life is disrupted when mysterious and malevolent forces invade their home. Strange occurrences escalate, particularly affecting their youngest daughter, who begins communicating with an unseen presence through the television. As the supernatural activity...

6.8

31K votes

6.8

31K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Kevin Costner · Casey Siemaszko · Kiefer Sutherland · J.J. Cohen

Synopsis A courageous young World War II gunner and aspiring cartoonist, trapped in the belly of a B-17 aircraft, has only his imagination as a force that might be able to save him.

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

2001 · Movie · 145 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Haley Joel Osment · Jude Law · Frances O'Connor · Sam Robards

Synopsis In A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), set in a future where climate change has reshaped society, a highly advanced robotic boy named David is created to experience human emotions. Designed to love unconditionally, David is adopted by a family to replace...

6.5

65K votes

6.5

65K votes

Direction Kevin Reynolds

Cast Charles Durning · Mary Betten · Jennie Sadler · Lance E. Nichols

Synopsis Convinced that his vivid nightmare of a Boeing 747 crashing into his house is a horrific premonition, Earl Sweet desperately tries to alter fate.

6.2

290 votes

6.2

290 votes

Direction William Dear

Cast Tom Harrison · Bronson Pinchot · Brion James · Tracey Walter

Synopsis An actor (Tom Harrison) dressed as a mummy races from location-filming of a horror movie through a primeval Southern swamp to reach his wife, who is about to give birth. But the locals believe in the eerie legend of Ra...

6.1

565 votes

6.1

565 votes

Direction Thomas Carter

Cast Joe Seneca · Lane Smith · Louis Giambalvo · Kathleen Lloyd

Synopsis It is shocking enough when old Ben Dumfy emerges like Rip Van Winkle from a 40-year coma, but his special mental communication with Dorothy, a comatose 7-year-old, leads to an even greater miracle.

6.0

291 votes

6.0

291 votes

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Sam Waterston · Helen Shaver · Dick Cavett · Tim Robbins

Synopsis An egotistical horror novelist dismisses the supernatural in real life, but he is forced to reconsider his disbelief when he finds himself pursued by a bizarre figure with a misshapen face. The strange thing? He can only see the man...

6.0

526 votes

6.0

526 votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Roberts Blossom · Scott Paulin · Gail Edwards · Lukas Haas

Synopsis Opa Globe is convinced it is his destiny to board a train he inadvertently caused to crash 75 years ago, and tells his nine-year old grandson the old Highball Express will careen through their house.

5.9

922 votes

5.9

922 votes

Direction Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Charlie Sheen · Larry Spinak · Ralph Seymour · Philip McKeon

Synopsis Scorned by his troop of poker-playing teen-aged soldiers, Arnold Skamp becomes a war hero by miraculously saving their lives when they charge the battle-torn beaches of Port Nuovo, Italy.

5.8

326 votes

5.8

326 votes

Direction Peter Hyams

Cast Gregory Hines · Richard Masur · Don Calfa · Suzanne Bateman

Synopsis A nightclub audience gasps at The Amazing Falsworth's psychic powers, but the shock is his alone when the blindfolded performer picks up the vibes of a serial killer in the room.

5.8

444 votes

5.8

444 votes

Direction Paul Michael Glaser

Cast Max Gail · Kate McNeil · Chris Nash · Sal Viscuso

Synopsis A guilt-ridden police officer (Gail), who blames himself for his partner's violent death, is teamed with a young partner (McNeil) who seems invisible to everyone else.

5.7

181 votes

5.7

181 votes

E.T.: A Holiday Reunion (S)

2019 · Movie · 4 min. · United States

Direction Lance Acord

Cast Henry Thomas

Synopsis After 37 years, E.T. comes back to visit his friend, Elliott, for the holidays. During his stay, E.T. learns that Elliott now has a family of his own and that technology has completely changed on Earth since his last visit.

5.7

606 votes

5.7

606 votes

Animaniacs (TV Series)

1993 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Rusty Mills · Alfred Gimeno · Rich Arons · Greg Reyna

Synopsis Animaniacs (TV Series) (1993) follows the zany adventures of the Warner siblings—Yakko, Wakko, and Dot—three chaotic cartoon stars from the 1930s who escape their water tower prison at Warner Bros. Studios. With slapstick humor, witty satire, and musical madness, they...

5.7

8K votes

5.7

8K votes

Eagle Eye

2008 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction D.J. Caruso

Cast Shia LaBeouf · Michelle Monaghan · Rosario Dawson · Billy Bob Thornton

Synopsis In Eagle Eye (2008), two strangers, Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman, are thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy when they receive mysterious phone calls from an unknown woman. The caller manipulates their lives, forcing them to carry out dangerous tasks under...

5.7

11K votes

5.7

11K votes

Direction Danny DeVito

Cast Rhea Perlman · Danny DeVito · Louis Giambalvo · Bernadette Birkett

Synopsis When Herbert slips a mysterious ring onto the finger of his beloved wife as an anniversary gift, the weary waitress turns into a seductress. But delight turns to fright when Herbert spots deadly side effects.

5.6

272 votes

5.6

272 votes

Direction Bob Clark

Cast Sydney Lassick · Nancy Parsons · Philip Bruns · Jeff Cohen

Synopsis An unhappy and frustrated husband with a nagging wife and an incorrigible son, finally finds solace in his new TV set that "comes alive" with the use of a magic remote control.

5.6

438 votes

5.6

438 votes