Directing
John Hughes
- Titles
- 56movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1982 to 2021, with a break from 2009 to 2020, with up to 3 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 8titles as director
- Average score
53/100
- Highest rated
Planes, Trains and Automobiles80/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 43 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy7.4average 2.7
- Physical Comedy6.5average 2.4
- Wholesome6.4average 3.3
- Pop Culture4.8average 2.2
- Nostalgia6.4average 3.7
- Family Dynamics7.1average 4.8
- Cringe Humor4.1average 2.2
- Contemporary Realism7.2average 5.4
Rarely in their work
- Psychological2.9, average 5.6
- Melancholy2.4, average 4.7
- Mystery2.0, average 4.1
- Politics0.6, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Nostalgic 8
- Slapstick Humor 7
- Slapstick Comedy 5
- Family Comedy 4
- Situational Humor 4
- Heartwarming 3
- Family Dynamics 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Pop Culture References 3
- Lighthearted 3
- Iconic Soundtrack 3
- Feel-Good 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Ira NewbornComposerWeird Science, Uncle Buck, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Anthony Michael HallActorThe Breakfast Club, Weird Science, National Lampoon's Vacation, Sixteen Candles
Raja GosnellEditorHome Alone 3, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone
Julio MacatCinematographerHome Alone 3, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone
Edie McClurgActorFerris Bueller's Day Off, Curly Sue, Flubber
Macaulay CulkinActorHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Uncle Buck, Home Alone
Beverly D'AngeloActorNational Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
John CandyActorThe Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Molly RingwaldActorThe Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles
Chevy ChaseActorNational Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Devin RatrayActorHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Home Sweet Home Alone, Home Alone
Paul HirschEditorFerris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Dutch
Movies and TV shows
48Upcoming
2 titles
Executive Producer
Original Film Writer
2020s
1 title · average score 27
Story, Characters
2010s
2 titles · average score 40
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2000s
9 titles · average score 37
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Executive Producer
Characters
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1990s
18 titles · average score 48
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Screenplay, Producer
1980s
16 titles · average score 61
Producer, Writer
Screenplay, Producer
Executive Producer, Writer
Producer, Director
as Guy Running Between Cabs (uncredited)
Executive Producer, Writer
as Brian’s Father (uncredited)
Director, Screenplay
Screenplay, Story
Director, Writer
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Writer