Directing
Martin Brest
- Titles
- 15movies
- Career
Active from 1972 to 2003, with up to 1 main title a year.
- Directed
- 8titles as director
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
Scent of a Woman78/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 11 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wit & Wordplay5.9average 3.7
- Situational Comedy4.5average 2.7
- Contemporary Realism6.6average 5.2
- Crime4.9average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.5average 2.5
- Wholesome4.2average 3.3
- Nostalgia4.6average 3.6
- Catharsis6.0average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Scare0.5, average 2.6
- Melancholy2.9, average 4.7
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Mystery2.6, average 4.1
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Fast-Paced 2
- Character-Driven 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Michael TronickEditorMeet Joe Black, Scent of a Woman, Midnight Run- BBilly WeberEditorBeverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run, Gigli
John AshtonActorBeverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run
Danny ElfmanActorMidnight Run, Hot Tomorrows
Al PacinoActorScent of a Woman, Gigli
Bo GoldmanWriterMeet Joe Black, Scent of a Woman
Donald E. ThorinCinematographerScent of a Woman, Midnight Run- JJacques HaitkinCinematographerHot Dogs for Gauguin, Hot Tomorrows
Thomas NewmanComposerMeet Joe Black, Scent of a Woman
Movies and TV shows
152020s
1 title · average score 77
2010s
1 title · average score 66
66
Going in Style (2017)
Original Film Writer
2000s
1 title · average score 31
31
Gigli (2003)
Writer, Director
1990s
3 titles · average score 67
72
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Director, Producer
52
Josh and S.A.M. (1993)
Producer
78
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Director, Producer
1980s
5 titles · average score 69
73
Midnight Run (1988)
as Airline Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
62
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Drive-In Security
73
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
as Beverly Palms Hotel Checkout Clerk (uncredited)
70
WarGames (1983)
Co-Director
69
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
as Dr. Miller
1970s
4 titles · average score 69
69
Going in Style (1979)
Screenplay, Director
Hot Tomorrows (1977)
Writer, Editor
Minestrone (1975)
Assistant Director
Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)
as Man on Ferry