Directing
Joe Johnston
- Titles
- 38movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1985 to 2028, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 16titles as director
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
LIGHT & MAGIC93/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 25 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wonder7.0average 3.4
- Fantasy4.5average 1.8
- Wholesome5.7average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.7average 3.6
- Coming of Age4.6average 2.9
- Physical Comedy4.0average 2.5
- Adrenaline6.4average 5.1
- Historical3.8average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.6, average 5.2
- Social Commentary2.6, average 4.9
- Psychological3.7, average 5.6
- Melancholy2.9, average 4.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Family Adventure 3
- Mystery 2
- Intrigue 2
- Fast-Paced 2
- Historical Adventure 2
- Action-Packed 2
- Monster Movie 2
- Adventure 2
- Creature Feature 2
- Physical Comedy 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
Chris OwenActorOctober Sky, Hidalgo
Laura DernActorOctober Sky, Jurassic Park III
Hugo WeavingActorCaptain America: The First Avenger, The Wolfman
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 title
Shrunk
Director
2020s
2 titles
Voice of a Star Wars Fan (2023)
Art Designer
2010s
5 titles · average score 51
46
Not Safe for Work (2014)
Director
The Lawful Truth (2014)
as Captain Waters
72
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Executive Producer, Director
45
The Wolfman (2010)
Director
2000s
2 titles · average score 54
59
Hidalgo (2004)
Director
50
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Director
1990s
6 titles · average score 65
80
October Sky (1999)
Director
87
The Iron Giant (1999)
Character Designer
59
Jumanji (1995)
Director
38
The Pagemaster (1994)
Director
66
The Rocketeer (1991)
Director
1980s
8 titles · average score 68
62
Willow (1988)
Producer
60
*batteries not included (1987)
Production Manager
58
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
Production Design
45
The Ewok Adventure (1984)
Production Design
77
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Creature Design, Visual Effects Art Director
88
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Visual Effects Art Director
88
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
1970s
1 title · average score 89
89
Star Wars (1977)
as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)