Directing
Joseph Ruben
- Titles
- 15movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1975 to 2017, with up to 1 main title a year.
- Directed
- 15titles as director
- Average score
49/100
- Highest rated
The Stepfather69/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 14 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.3average 5.2
- Crime5.5average 3.7
- Adrenaline5.9average 5.1
- Tension6.8average 6.1
- Psychological6.2average 5.6
- Family Dynamics5.2average 4.7
- Scare3.1average 2.6
- Violence4.7average 4.3
Rarely in their work
- Wonder2.0, average 3.4
- Historical1.4, average 2.6
- Wholesome2.3, average 3.3
- Satire & Parody1.4, average 2.3
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Suspenseful 2
- Mind-Bending 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- GGeorge BowersEditorMoney Train, Sleeping with the Enemy, The Good Son, The Stepfather, True Believer, +2 more
John LindleyCinematographerMoney Train, Sleeping with the Enemy, The Good Son, The Stepfather, True Believer
Dennis QuaidActorDreamscape, Our Winning Season, Gorp- BBill ButlerEditorJoyride, Our Winning Season, Gorp
- SStephen M. KatzCinematographerThe Pom Pom Girls, Joyride, Our Winning Season
Mark MancinaComposerMoney Train, Return to Paradise, Penthouse North
Robert CarradineActorThe Pom Pom Girls, Joyride
Wesley StrickWriterTrue Believer, Return to Paradise
Andrew MondsheinEditorReturn to Paradise, Penthouse North
David LougheryWriterDreamscape, Penthouse North
Movies and TV shows
152010s
2 titles · average score 44
44
The Ottoman Lieutenant (2017)
Director
45
Penthouse North (2013)
Producer, Director
2000s
1 title · average score 44
44
The Forgotten (2004)
Director
1990s
4 titles · average score 49
62
Return to Paradise (1998)
Director
35
Money Train (1995)
Director
49
The Good Son (1993)
Director, Producer
49
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
Director
1980s
4 titles · average score 57
64
True Believer (1989)
Director
69
The Stepfather (1987)
Director
65
Dreamscape (1984)
Director, Screenplay
30
Gorp (1980)
Director
1970s
4 titles · average score 46
53
Our Winning Season (1978)
Director
55
Joyride (1977)
Writer, Director
46
The Pom Pom Girls (1976)
Producer, Story
31
The Sister in Law (1975)
Writer, Producer