Directing
John Landis
- Titles
- 169movies26TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19732023
- Directed
- 45titles as director
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
HIStory on Film, Volume II85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 72 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Physical Comedy5.2average 2.5
- Situational Comedy5.0average 2.7
- Satire & Parody4.5average 2.3
- Absurdist Humor4.2average 2.0
- Pop Culture4.3average 2.2
- Nostalgia5.0average 3.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
- Dark Humor4.0average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.3, average 5.2
- Melancholy2.9, average 4.7
- Pathos3.7, average 5.2
- Psychological4.4, average 5.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Cult Classic 6
- Pop Culture References 5
- Fast-Paced 4
- Classic Comedy 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Witty Dialogue 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Supernatural Elements 3
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Musical Comedy 2
- Iconic Performances 2
- Blues Music 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- MMalcolm CampbellEditorComing to America, Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London, Twilight Zone: The Movie, ¡Three Amigos!, +5 more
Dan AykroydActorTrading Places, The Blues Brothers, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Blues Brothers 2000, Spies Like Us, +3 more
Elmer BernsteinComposerTrading Places, An American Werewolf in London, The Blues Brothers, Animal House, ¡Three Amigos!, +2 more
George Folsey Jr.EditorComing to America, The Blues Brothers, Animal House, Michael Jackson's Thriller, The Kentucky Fried Movie, +1 more- RRobert PaynterCinematographerTrading Places, An American Werewolf in London, Spies Like Us, Into the Night, Michael Jackson's Thriller, +1 more
Michael JacksonActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Dangerous: The Short Films, HIStory on Film, Volume II, Black or White, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory- DDale BeldinEditorBeverly Hills Cop III, Blues Brothers 2000, Innocent Blood, Oscar, The Stupids
Eddie MurphyActorComing to America, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop III, B.B. King: Into the Night
Joe DanteActorTwilight Zone: The Movie, Amazon Women on the Moon, Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess Let's Save Vic Morrow
Tim CurryActorClue, Oscar, Burke & Hare
Brian BenbenActorDream On, Deer Woman, Deer Woman
Frank OzActorBlues Brothers 2000, Spies Like Us, Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Movies and TV shows
102Upcoming
5 titles
Original Film Writer, Executive Producer
as High School Principal
as John
as John Landis
Executive Producer
2020s
2 titles
2010s
10 titles · average score 56
54
as Psychic #4
65
as Couple
63
as Man in Bathroom
TV show · as Man in Bathroom
56
as Jebediah Rex
32
as Salesman #1
62
Thanks
49
as Professor
61
Executive Producer
60
Director
2000s
18 titles · average score 62
72
Director, Producer
70
Director
Director, Writer
55
as Arab Ambassador / Embajador árabe
64
Director, Writer
71
as Père du copain de Maxime
67
Writer, Director
73
as Doctor
51
Writer, Director
Director
1990s
33 titles · average score 57
50
Screenplay, Director
50
Director, Writer
85
Producer, Director
45
Director
85
Producer, Director
56
Director
61
Director
64
Director
Director
72
TV show · as Herb
1980s
19 titles · average score 69
69
Director
60
Executive Producer, Director
64
Director
72
Executive Producer, Story
62
Director
64
as SAVAK
73
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
64
Director, Producer
84
Screenplay, Producer
60
Producer, Writer
74
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
78
as Trooper La Fong
1970s
12 titles · average score 66
74
as Additional Muppet Performer
57
as Mizerany
71
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
63
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
61
as Mechanic
71
TV show · as Michael
55
as Schlock
55
as Jake's Friend
66
Stunts
68
as Henchman (uncredited)
74
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
