Directing
Michael Polish
- Titles
- 25movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1999 to 2025, busiest in 2011 and 2015 with 3 main titles each.
- Directed
- 20titles as director
- Average score
54/100
- Highest rated
Twin Falls Idaho71/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism6.5average 5.2
- Mystery4.7average 4.1
- Family Dynamics5.1average 4.7
- Romance4.2average 3.8
Rarely in their work
- Historical1.4, average 2.6
- Social Commentary4.0, average 4.9
- Politics1.9, average 2.6
- Nostalgia3.1, average 3.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Contemporary Setting 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Pop Culture References 2
- Suspenseful 2
- Feel-Good 2
- Violent Conflict 2
- Fast-Paced 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Small Town 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Mark PolishActorAlarum, The Astronaut Farmer, The Smell of Success, Stay Cool, Northfork, +5 more
M. David MullenCinematographer90 Minutes in Heaven, The Astronaut Farmer, The Smell of Success, Stay Cool, Northfork, +3 more
Kate BosworthActorForce of Nature, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Big Sur, Amnesiac, Tate, +1 more
Jayson CrothersCinematographerAlarum, Force of Nature, American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally, Amnesiac, Kill Me Now
Jon GriesActorThe Astronaut Farmer, The Smell of Success, Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot- PPaul BuhlEditorAlarum, Force of Nature, Terror on the Prairie, Kill Me Now
Anthony EdwardsActorNorthfork, Big Sur, Jackpot
Patrick BauchauActorAmnesiac, Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot
Jasper PolishActorAmerican Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally, The Astronaut Farmer, Nona
Billy Bob ThorntonActorThe Astronaut Farmer, The Smell of Success
Frances ConroyActorThe Smell of Success, Stay Cool
Garrett MorrisActorTwin Falls Idaho, Jackpot
Movies and TV shows
52000s
5 titles · average score 61
65
The Astronaut Farmer (2007)
Director, Screenplay
50
The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004)
as Esteban
70
Northfork (2003)
Director, Screenplay
62
The Good Thief (2002)
as Bertram
60
Jackpot (2001)
Writer, Director