Directing
John Sayles
- Titles
- 82movies12TV shows
- Career
Active from 1978 to 2026, busiest in 1989 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 21titles as director
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
Passion Fish87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 43 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Class & Capitalism4.5average 3.3
- Historical3.7average 2.6
- Nostalgia4.8average 3.7
- Politics3.6average 2.6
- Social Commentary5.6average 4.9
- Violence4.7average 4.2
- Family Dynamics5.2average 4.8
- Coming of Age3.4average 3.0
Rarely in their work
- Cringe Humor1.6, average 2.2
- Absurdist Humor1.4, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 9
- Character-Driven 9
- Political Intrigue 5
- Historical Drama 5
- Character Study 4
- Gritty Realism 3
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Independent Film 3
- Creature Feature 3
- Cultural Clash 3
- Period Piece 2
- Low Budget 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Mason DaringComposerThe Brother from Another Planet, Eight Men Out, Lone Star, Passion Fish, Matewan, +11 more
David StrathairnActorThe Spiderwick Chronicles, Eight Men Out, Passion Fish, Matewan, City of Hope, +3 more
Haskell WexlerCinematographerMatewan, The Secret of Roan Inish, Limbo, Silver City, Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
Chris CooperActorLone Star, Matewan, Silver City, Amigo
Joe MortonActorThe Brother from Another Planet, Lone Star, City of Hope
Casey SiemaszkoActorLimbo, Breaking In, My Life's in Turnaround
Elizabeth PeñaActorShannon's Deal, Lone Star, Shannon's Deal
Miguel FerrerActorShannon's Deal, Silver City, Sunshine State
Angela BassettActorPassion Fish, City of Hope, Sunshine State
Gordon ClappActorMatewan, Sunshine State, Return of the Secaucus Seven
Don HarveyActorEight Men Out, Go for Sisters, Dr. Del
Daryl HannahActorThe Clan of the Cave Bear, Silver City, Casa de los Babys
Movies and TV shows
69Upcoming
3 titles
2020s
3 titles · average score 57
as Themself
TV show · as Chief Hal
as Governor Johnson (voice)
2010s
11 titles · average score 55
Executive Producer
Thanks
Writer, Executive Producer
Executive Producer
as Pastor Jim
Executive Producer
Editor, Writer
as Dr. Marx
Writer, Editor
2000s
10 titles · average score 56
as Michael Goldman
as Cramden
Screenplay
as Zeke
Executive Producer
Writer, Editor
Director, Writer
as Man who almost got hit by a golf ball (uncredited)
as Science Teacher
1990s
17 titles · average score 68
Writer, Director
Writer, Director
Additional Writing
Director, Editor
Story
Editor, Screenplay
Screenplay
as Marginal producer
as Soap Opera Doctor (uncredited)
as Guy Girardi
as Carl
TV show · as Ronnie Nash
1980s
23 titles · average score 64
as Ring Lardner
as Hardshell Preacher
Screenplay, Story
Screenplay
as Man in Black
Director, Screenplay
as Jerry
Writer
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Screenplay, Story
Screenplay, Story
1970s
2 titles · average score 62
Writer
as Army Sentry (uncredited)