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Portrait of James Ellroy

Writing

James Ellroy

Titles
28movies8TV shows
Career

Active from 1988 to 2011, busiest in 2002 and 2003 with 2 main titles each.

Leading roles
0
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score62/100
Highest rated
Poster for L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential
GoodWatch score89/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 10 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.5 versus catalog average 4.8EnergyHeart: 3.4 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.6 versus catalog average 5.7WorldCraft: 6.3 versus catalog average 5.4CraftStyle: 6.6 versus catalog average 6.0Style
James Ellroy Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Wholesome
    1.0, average 3.3
  • Coming of Age
    0.8, average 2.9
  • Situational Comedy
    0.9, average 2.7
  • Wonder
    1.7, average 3.4

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • Moral Ambiguity 5
  • Police Corruption 3
  • Psychological Drama 3
  • Gritty Crime Thriller 2
  • Crime Thriller 2
  • Character-Driven 2
  • Stylized Visuals 2
  • Bleak Realism 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

3
TypeAllMovies2TV shows1
RoleAnyAppearances4Writing2Acting1
ScoreAny60+70+80+
DecadeAny1980s11990s32000s82010s1
GenreAnyMystery2Thriller2Documentary1Crime1Drama1Action1
Group by
DecadesScores
Newest firstOldest first

1990s

3 titles · average score 60