Production
James L. Brooks
- Titles
- 67movies23TV shows
- Career
Active from 1960 to 2025, busiest in 1974 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 7titles as director
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
The Mary Tyler Moore Show85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 55 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy6.3average 2.7
- Wholesome6.1average 3.3
- Pop Culture4.8average 2.2
- Wit & Wordplay6.2average 3.7
- Satire & Parody4.5average 2.3
- Family Dynamics6.9average 4.8
- Nostalgia5.7average 3.7
- Contemporary Realism6.9average 5.4
Rarely in their work
- Mystery1.6, average 4.1
- Adrenaline2.6, average 4.9
- Violence1.9, average 4.2
- Crime1.4, average 3.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 5
- Romantic Comedy 4
- Sharp Dialogue 4
- Character Study 3
- Classic Sitcom 3
- Character-Driven Comedy 3
- Cultural Phenomenon 2
- Nostalgic Comfort Watch 2
- Animated Short 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Pop Culture References 2
- Heartwarming 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Hans ZimmerComposerThe Simpsons Movie, Ella McCay, Spanglish, As Good as It Gets, How Do You Know, +2 more
Albert BrooksActorThe Simpsons Movie, Ella McCay, Broadcast News, I'll Do Anything, Modern Romance, +1 more
Richard MarksEditorSpanglish, Broadcast News, Terms of Endearment, As Good as It Gets, How Do You Know, +1 more
Julie KavnerActorThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Ella McCay, I'll Do Anything, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Matt GroeningWriterThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny", Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare", The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Jack NicholsonActorBroadcast News, Terms of Endearment, As Good as It Gets, How Do You Know
Yeardley SmithActorThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, As Good as It Gets, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Al JeanWriterThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny", Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
David SilvermanDirectorThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny", Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
David MirkinDirectorThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare", The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Nancy CartwrightActorThe Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Cloris LeachmanActorThe Mary Tyler Moore Show, Spanglish, Thursday's Game
Movies and TV shows
542020s
17 titles · average score 61
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Director, Writer
Producer, Executive Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer, Writer
2010s
6 titles · average score 68
Producer
Producer
Thanks
Writer, Producer
Thanks
Writer, Director
2000s
5 titles · average score 64
Screenplay, Producer
Producer, Director
1990s
7 titles · average score 72
Scenario Writer
Director, Screenplay
Producer
Executive Producer
Director, Writer
Executive Producer
1980s
11 titles · average score 76
TV show · as James L. Brooks (voice)
Executive Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer, Director
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Producer, Screenplay
as David
Characters
1970s
8 titles · average score 71
Producer, Screenplay
as Driving Evaluator
TV show · as Boxing Fan (uncredited)
Producer, Writer
as Paul Reynold
TV show · as Paul Reynolds (uncredited)
Writer, Producer
TV show · as Rabbi (uncredited)