Writing
John Milius
- Titles
- 64movies5TV shows
- Career
Active from 1967 to 2008, busiest in 1973 and 1994 with 3 main titles each.
- Directed
- 13titles as director
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Apocalypse Now89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 29 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.2average 2.6
- Warfare4.2average 1.2
- Politics5.2average 2.6
- Violence6.7average 4.3
- Adrenaline7.1average 5.1
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.6
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Crime4.8average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.5, average 5.2
- Wholesome2.3, average 3.3
- Uncanny1.5, average 2.5
- Situational Comedy1.8, average 2.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 4
- Nostalgic 3
- Political Intrigue 2
- High Stakes 2
- Historical Epic 2
- Gritty Realism 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Existential Themes 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Fast-Paced Action 2
- Historical Drama 2
- Fast-Paced 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Basil PoledourisComposerConan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, Flight of the Intruder, Big Wednesday, Farewell to the King
John HustonActorThe Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, The Wind and the Lion, Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'- CCarroll Timothy O'MearaEditorConan the Barbarian, Flight of the Intruder, Big Wednesday
Harrison FordActorApocalypse Now, Clear and Present Danger
Harris YulinActorClear and Present Danger, Melvin Purvis G-Man
Willem DafoeActorClear and Present Danger, Flight of the Intruder
Tim MathesonActorMagnum Force, 1941
Robert DuvallActorApocalypse Now, Geronimo: An American Legend
Geoffrey LewisActorThe Wind and the Lion, Dillinger
Ned BeattyActor1941, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Bill McKinneyActorThe Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Warren OatesActor1941, Dillinger
Movies and TV shows
332020s
1 title · average score 47
47
Megalopolis (2024)
Thanks
2010s
1 title
The Lotus Gun (2015)
Thanks
2000s
3 titles · average score 74
74
Riding Giants (2004)
as John Milius
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (2003)
as Narrator (voice)
1990s
5 titles · average score 55
73
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Screenplay
51
Motorcycle Gang (1994)
Director
58
Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
Story, Screenplay
39
Flight of the Intruder (1991)
Director
1980s
6 titles · average score 61
56
Farewell to the King (1989)
Director, Screenplay
57
Red Dawn (1984)
Screenplay, Director
53
Uncommon Valor (1983)
Producer
63
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
as Foodseller in Old City (uncredited)
70
Used Cars (1980)
Executive Producer
1970s
15 titles · average score 64
89
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Writer
45
1941 (1979)
Executive Producer, Story
67
Big Wednesday (1978)
Director, Writer
67
The Wind and the Lion (1975)
Director, Writer
61
Melvin Purvis G-Man (1975)
Story, Teleplay
68
Magnum Force (1973)
Screenplay
51
Dillinger (1973)
Director, Writer
Marcello, I'm Bored (1973)
Director
80
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Screenplay
43
Evel Knievel (1971)
Screenplay
1960s
2 titles · average score 51
51
The Devil's Eight (1969)
Screenplay
The Emperor (1967)
Writer