Directing
Joe Johnston
- Titles
- 38movies6TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19852028
- Directed
- 18titles as director
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
October Sky77/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wonder7.2average 3.4
- Fantasy4.7average 1.8
- Wholesome5.9average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.9average 3.6
- Coming of Age5.0average 2.9
- Historical4.5average 2.6
- Physical Comedy4.1average 2.5
- Adrenaline6.6average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.1, average 5.2
- Social Commentary2.6, average 4.9
- Psychological3.4, average 5.6
- Dark Humor1.0, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Adventure 4
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Action-Packed 3
- Adventure 2
- Educational 2
- Globetrotting 2
- Creature Feature 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Intrigue 2
- Family Adventure 2
- Monster Movie 2
- Fast-Paced 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Shelly JohnsonCinematographerCaptain America: The First Avenger, The Wolfman, Hidalgo, Jurassic Park III, Shrunk
Robert DalvaEditorCaptain America: The First Avenger, October Sky, Hidalgo, Jumanji, Jurassic Park III
James HornerComposerHoney, I Shrunk the Kids, The Pagemaster, The Rocketeer, Jumanji
James HandyActorThe Rocketeer, The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Laura DernActorOctober Sky, Jurassic Park III
Hugo WeavingActorCaptain America: The First Avenger, The Wolfman
Chris OwenActorOctober Sky, Hidalgo
Rick MoranisActorHoney, I Shrunk the Kids, Shrunk
Hiro NaritaCinematographerHoney, I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer
James Newton HowardComposerThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Hidalgo
Movies and TV shows
25Upcoming
1 titles
Shrunk
Director
2020s
2 titles
Voice of a Star Wars Fan (2023)
Art Designer
2010s
5 titles · average score 60
56
Not Safe for Work (2014)
Director
The Lawful Truth (2014)
as Captain Waters
69
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Executive Producer, Director
58
The Wolfman (2010)
Director
2000s
2 titles · average score 64
67
Hidalgo (2004)
Director
60
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Director
1990s
6 titles · average score 69
77
October Sky (1999)
Director
80
The Iron Giant (1999)
Character Designer
71
Jumanji (1995)
Director
62
The Pagemaster (1994)
Director
65
The Rocketeer (1991)
Director
1980s
8 titles · average score 69
71
Willow (1988)
Producer
66
*batteries not included (1987)
Production Manager
54
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
Production Design
56
The Ewok Adventure (1984)
Production Design
81
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Visual Effects Art Director, Creature Design
81
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Visual Effects Art Director
85
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
1970s
1 titles · average score 89
89
Star Wars (1977)
as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)