Directing
Barry Sonnenfeld
- Titles
- 61movies12TV shows
- Career
Active from 1983 to 2021, busiest in 1985 and 1987 with 3 main titles each.
- Directed
- 18titles as director
- Average score
64/100
- Highest rated
Pushing Daisies88/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 40 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy6.3average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay6.5average 3.7
- Absurdist Humor4.7average 2.0
- Physical Comedy5.0average 2.4
- Satire & Parody4.4average 2.3
- Pop Culture3.6average 2.2
- Dark Humor4.2average 2.8
- Wholesome4.6average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Melancholy2.8, average 4.7
- Pathos3.6, average 5.2
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Historical1.4, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Quirky Characters 5
- Character-Driven 4
- Eccentric Characters 3
- Fast-Paced 3
- Pop Culture References 3
- Situational Humor 3
- Sharp Dialogue 3
- Satirical 3
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Lighthearted 2
- Feel-Good 2
- Visually Distinctive 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- JJim MillerEditorMen in Black, Addams Family Values, The Addams Family, Wild Wild West, For Love or Money, +1 more
Will SmithActorMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3, Wild Wild West
Marc ShaimanComposerAddams Family Values, The Addams Family, Misery, When Harry Met Sally...
Raúl JuliáActorAddams Family Values, The Addams Family, Compromising Positions
Tommy Lee JonesActorMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3
Rob ReinerActorMisery, When Harry Met Sally..., Throw Momma from the Train
Joel CoenWriterMiller's Crossing, Raising Arizona, Blood Simple
Carter BurwellComposerMiller's Crossing, Raising Arizona, Blood Simple
Ethan CoenEditorMiller's Crossing, Raising Arizona, Blood Simple
Danny ElfmanComposerMen in Black II, Men in Black, Men in Black 3
James Newton HowardComposerA Series of Unfortunate Events, Big Trouble, RV
Donald PetermanCinematographerMen in Black, Addams Family Values, Get Shorty
Movies and TV shows
402020s
1 title · average score 50
Producer
2010s
4 titles · average score 54
Executive Producer
TV show · as Ike Anwhistle / Mr. Tamerlane (voice)
as Cat (voice)
as Husband Watching Launch
2000s
8 titles · average score 52
Producer
Producer
as Irv
Executive Producer
Producer
as Neuralyzed Father
as Confused Sports Radio Call In (voice)
Producer
1990s
10 titles · average score 68
Director, Producer
Executive Producer
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
as Doorman
as Mr. Glicker
Director
as Miniature Train Passenger (uncredited)
as Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited)
Camera Operator, Director of Photography
Second Unit Director, Director of Photography
1980s
17 titles · average score 70
Director of Photography
TV show · as Mr. Ho-Hum (voice)
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
as Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography