Directing
William Friedkin
- Titles
- 96movies9TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19622023
- Directed
- 42titles as director
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
The French Connection89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 29 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime6.0average 3.7
- Mystery5.6average 4.1
- Contemporary Realism6.7average 5.2
- Tension7.3average 6.1
- Violence5.4average 4.3
- Scare3.6average 2.6
- Psychological6.6average 5.6
- Dark Humor3.8average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age1.4, average 2.9
- Wholesome1.8, average 3.3
- Family Dynamics3.2, average 4.7
- Wonder2.1, average 3.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 6
- Social Commentary 5
- Political Intrigue 3
- Dark Humor 3
- Gritty Realism 3
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Tense Atmosphere 2
- Supernatural Horror 2
- Demonic Possession 2
- Iconic Performances 2
- Unsettling Atmosphere 2
- Psychological Horror 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- AAugie HessEditor12 Angry Men, The Hunted, Rules of Engagement, Jade, Jailbreakers, +1 more
- BBud S. SmithEditorThe Exorcist, Cruising, Sorcerer, Deal of the Century, The Brink's Job, +1 more
- DDarrin NavarroEditorKiller Joe, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Bug, The Painter's Voice
Jason MillerActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist (The Version You’ve Never Seen), The exorcist director's cut
Max von SydowActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist (The Version You’ve Never Seen), The exorcist director's cut
Linda BlairActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist (The Version You’ve Never Seen), The exorcist director's cut
Ellen BurstynActorThe Exorcist, The Exorcist (The Version You’ve Never Seen), The exorcist director's cut
Jack NitzscheComposerThe Exorcist, Cruising, The exorcist director's cut
Ennio MorriconeComposerC.A.T. Squad, Rampage, C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf- RRobert K. LambertEditorSorcerer, Blue Chips, The Brink's Job
William Peter BlattyWriterThe Exorcist, The Exorcist (The Version You’ve Never Seen), The exorcist director's cut
Owen RoizmanCinematographerThe Exorcist, The French Connection, The exorcist director's cut
Movies and TV shows
422020s
1 titles · average score 67
67
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023)
Director, Teleplay
2010s
4 titles · average score 57
47
The Devil and Father Amorth (2018)
Writer, Director
Verdi Aida (2015)
Stage Director
Henri Langlois vu par... (2014)
Director
66
Killer Joe (2012)
Director
2000s
5 titles · average score 61
61
Bug (2007)
Director
The Painter's Voice (2007)
Director
61
The Hunted (2003)
Director
63
Rules of Engagement (2000)
Director
1990s
7 titles · average score 62
68
Without Limits (1998)
as TV Director
77
12 Angry Men (1997)
Director
54
Jade (1995)
Director
61
Blue Chips (1994)
Director
47
Jailbreakers (1994)
Director
55
The Guardian (1990)
Director, Screenplay
1980s
9 titles · average score 61
82
The Simpsons (1989)
TV show · as Dr. Kenneth Humphries (voice)
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988)
Director, Story
60
Rampage (1987)
Writer, Director
41
C.A.T. Squad (1986)
Executive Producer, Director
72
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Director, Screenplay
Self Control (1984)
Director
47
Deal of the Century (1983)
Director
65
Cruising (1980)
Director, Writer
1970s
7 titles · average score 75
62
The Brink's Job (1978)
Director
75
Sorcerer (1977)
Director, Screenplay
79
The Exorcist (1973)
Director
89
The French Connection (1971)
Screenplay, Director
73
The Boys in the Band (1970)
Director
1960s
9 titles · average score 56
64
The Birthday Party (1968)
Director
48
Good Times (1967)
Director, Screenplay
The Pickle Brothers (1967)
Director
Muggins (1967)
Producer
The Thin Blue Line (1966)
Story, Producer
The Bold Men (1965)
Director
The People vs. Paul Crump (1962)
Producer, Director