Directing
John Hughes
- Career
Active from 1982 to 2021, with a break from 2009 to 2020, with up to 3 main titles a year.
- 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.
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.0, average 5.5
- Melancholy2.4, average 4.7
- Mystery1.8, average 4.0
- Politics0.6, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Nostalgic 7
- Slapstick Humor 5
- Family Comedy 5
- Situational Humor 4
- Coming-of-Age Drama 3
- 1980s Nostalgia 3
- Iconic Soundtrack 3
- Feel-Good 3
- Lighthearted 3
- Slapstick Comedy 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Pop Culture References 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Ira NewbornComposerFerris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Weird Science, Uncle Buck, Sixteen Candles
Anthony Michael HallActorThe Breakfast Club, National Lampoon's Vacation, Weird Science, Sixteen Candles
Raja GosnellEditorHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Home Alone 3, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone
Julio MacatCinematographerHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Home Alone 3, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone
Edie McClurgActorFerris Bueller's Day Off, Flubber, Curly Sue
Macaulay CulkinActorHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Uncle Buck, Home Alone
Beverly D'AngeloActorNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation
Molly RingwaldActorThe Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink
Devin RatrayActorHome Alone 2: Lost in New York, Home Sweet Home Alone, Home Alone
Chevy ChaseActorNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation
John CandyActorPlanes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors
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 26
GoodWatch score 26Screenplay, Story
2010s
2 titles · average score 39
GoodWatch score 43Characters
GoodWatch score 35Characters
2000s
9 titles · average score 37
GoodWatch score 44Story
GoodWatch score 41Characters
GoodWatch score 48Story
GoodWatch score 30Characters
GoodWatch score 44Screenplay
GoodWatch score 21Characters
GoodWatch score 47Executive Producer
GoodWatch score 19Characters
Characters
1990s
18 titles · average score 48
GoodWatch score 39Writer, Producer
GoodWatch score 40Producer, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 50Producer, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 45Producer, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 62Producer, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 46Screenplay, Producer
GoodWatch score 54Characters, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 41Writer
GoodWatch score 47Producer, Writer
GoodWatch score 35Director, Producer
GoodWatch score 40Writer, Producer
GoodWatch score 70Producer, Screenplay
1980s
16 titles · average score 60
GoodWatch score 68Screenplay, Producer
GoodWatch score 64Producer, Director
GoodWatch score 80Director, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 67Writer, Producer
GoodWatch score 76as Guy Running Between Cabs (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 68Executive Producer, Writer
GoodWatch score 78as Brian’s Father (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 59Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 50Story, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 70Director, Writer
GoodWatch score 74Screenplay
GoodWatch score 63Writer