Portrait of John le Carré

Writing

John le Carré

Titles
19movies14TV shows
Career

Active from 1965 to 2023, busiest in 1970 and 2016 with 2 main titles each.

Leading roles
0
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score74/100
Highest rated
Poster for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
GoodWatch score91/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.5 versus catalog average 4.8EnergyHeart: 3.4 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.1 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 7.0 versus catalog average 5.7WorldCraft: 6.8 versus catalog average 5.4CraftStyle: 6.3 versus catalog average 6.0Style
John le Carré Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Wholesome
    1.3, average 3.3
  • Situational Comedy
    0.8, average 2.7
  • Physical Comedy
    0.6, average 2.5
  • Coming of Age
    1.1, average 2.9

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • Moral Ambiguity 11
  • Cold War Espionage 9
  • Political Intrigue 8
  • Espionage Thriller 6
  • Character-Driven Drama 4
  • Deception & Betrayal 4
  • Psychological Drama 3
  • Slow-Burn Suspense 3
  • Character Study 3
  • British Intelligence 3
  • Intricate Spy Thriller 2
  • Slow Burn Suspense 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

15
TypeAllMovies13TV shows2
RoleAnyWriting13Appearances12Acting5Production4
ScoreAny60+70+80+
DecadeAny1960s21970s31980s11990s22000s22010s5
GenreAnyDrama10Thriller10Mystery5Crime2War & Politics1Action1TV Movie1Romance1
Group by
DecadesScores
Newest firstOldest first

2010s

5 titles · average score 75
GoodWatch79
Poster for The Little Drummer Girl

TV show · as Waiter (uncredited)

GoodWatch79
Poster for The Night Manager

TV show · as Diner

GoodWatch61
Poster for Our Kind of Traitor

as Museum Guard in Bern (uncredited)

GoodWatch79
Poster for A Most Wanted Man

Novel, Executive Producer

GoodWatch79
Poster for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

as Christmas Party Guest

2000s

2 titles · average score 81

1990s

2 titles · average score 68

1980s

1 title · average score 65

1970s

3 titles · average score 54

1960s

2 titles · average score 72
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