Directing
John Landis
- Titles
- 170movies26TV shows
- Career
Active from 1973 to 2023, busiest in 1985 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 42titles as director
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
HIStory on Film, Volume II85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 79 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Physical Comedy5.1average 2.5
- Situational Comedy4.9average 2.7
- Absurdist Humor4.1average 2.0
- Satire & Parody4.3average 2.3
- Pop Culture4.1average 2.2
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
- Dark Humor4.0average 2.9
- Nostalgia4.8average 3.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.2
- Melancholy3.0, 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 4
- Classic Comedy 4
- Fast-Paced 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Witty Dialogue 3
- Supernatural Elements 3
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Darkly Humorous 2
- Eerie Atmosphere 2
- Contemporary Realism 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, Michael Jackson's Thriller, Spies Like Us, Into the Night, +1 more
- DDale BeldinEditorBeverly Hills Cop III, Blues Brothers 2000, Innocent Blood, Oscar, The Stupids
Frank OzActorTrading Places, Blues Brothers 2000, Spies Like Us, Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Michael JacksonActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, HIStory on Film, Volume II, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Eddie MurphyActorComing to America, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop III, B.B. King: Into the Night
Sonja BennettActorDeer Woman, In Sickness and in Health, Deer Woman
John BelushiActorThe Blues Brothers, Animal House, Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess Let's Save Vic Morrow
Mick GarrisActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Coming Soon, Deer Woman
Movies and TV shows
99Upcoming
5 titles
87
Executive Producer, Original Film Writer
as John
as John Landis
as High School Principal
Executive Producer
2020s
2 titles
2010s
10 titles · average score 55
36
as Psychic #4
72
as Couple
62
as Man in Bathroom
62
as Jebediah Rex
81
as Therapist
28
as Salesman #1
61
Thanks
38
as Professor
69
Executive Producer
45
Director
2000s
18 titles · average score 61
77
TV show
78
Producer, Director
62
Director, Writer
65
Director
55
as Embajador árabe
64
Director, Writer
66
Director, Writer
83
as Doctor
Director
1990s
30 titles · average score 51
46
Producer, Director
40
Writer, Producer
85
Writer, Director
34
Characters
31
Director
84
Director, Producer
32
Director
50
Director
49
Director
76
TV show · as Herb
1980s
19 titles · average score 65
66
Director
56
Director, Executive Producer
57
Director
67
Story, Executive Producer
45
Director
49
as SAVAK
77
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
55
Writer, Director
84
Producer, Director
62
Producer, Director
72
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
74
as Trooper La Fong
1970s
12 titles · average score 65
80
as Additional Muppet Performer
45
as Mizerany
80
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
68
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
65
as Mechanic
71
TV show · as Michael
63
as Schlock
42
as Jake's Friend
63
Stunts
52
as Henchman (uncredited)
71
as Sister Rosa Stigmata
