Directing
Barry Sonnenfeld
- Titles
- 62movies11TV shows
- Career
Active from 1984 to 2021, busiest in 1987 and 2013 with 3 main titles each.
- Directed
- 21titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Pushing Daisies81/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 40 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy5.8average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay6.4average 3.7
- Physical Comedy5.1average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor4.3average 2.0
- Satire & Parody3.8average 2.3
- Pop Culture3.6average 2.2
- Wholesome4.5average 3.3
- Cringe Humor3.3average 2.2
Rarely in their work
- Melancholy2.8, average 4.7
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Pathos3.6, average 5.2
- Spiritual0.6, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Quirky Characters 6
- Pop Culture References 5
- Darkly Humorous 4
- Fast-Paced 4
- Character-Driven 3
- Witty Dialogue 3
- Satirical 3
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Alien Encounters 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
- Intricate Plot 2
- Florida Setting 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- JJim MillerEditorMen in Black, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values, Wild Wild West, Get Shorty, +1 more
Will SmithActorMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3, Wild Wild West
Marc ShaimanComposerThe Addams Family, Misery, When Harry Met Sally..., Addams Family Values
Tommy Lee JonesActorMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3
Rob ReinerActorMisery, When Harry Met Sally..., Throw Momma from the Train
Donald PetermanCinematographerMen in Black, Addams Family Values, Get Shorty
Joel CoenDirectorRaising Arizona, Blood Simple, Miller's Crossing
Danny ElfmanComposerMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3
Ethan CoenWriterRaising Arizona, Blood Simple, Miller's Crossing
Carter BurwellComposerRaising Arizona, Blood Simple, Miller's Crossing
Anjelica HustonActorThe Addams Family, Addams Family Values
Jimmy WorkmanActorThe Addams Family, Addams Family Values
Movies and TV shows
422020s
1 title · average score 61
61
Producer
2010s
7 titles · average score 65
57
Executive Producer
75
TV show · as Mr. Tamerlane (voice) / Ike Anwhistle
55
as Cat (voice)
72
Director
58
Director
72
Director
66
as Husband Watching Launch
2000s
8 titles · average score 60
47
Producer
69
Producer
57
as Irv
68
Executive Producer
61
Producer
62
as Neuralyzed Father
62
as Confused Sports Radio Call In (voice)
54
Producer
1990s
10 titles · average score 68
51
Director, Producer
68
Executive Producer
72
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
67
as Doorman
69
as Mr. Glicker
62
Director
70
Director
75
as Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited)
77
Second Unit Director, Director of Photography
75
Camera Operator, Director of Photography
1980s
16 titles · average score 69
75
Director of Photography
82
TV show · as Mr. Ho-Hum (voice)
72
Director of Photography
71
Director of Photography
62
Director of Photography
69
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
58
Additional Photography
73
as Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)
Director of Photography
57
Cinematography
Director of Photography