Writing
Lawrence Kasdan
- Titles
- 51movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1980 to 2026, busiest in 1981 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 14titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
The Empire Strikes Back85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 24 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Romance5.7average 3.8
- Nostalgia5.5average 3.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Wholesome4.7average 3.3
- Situational Comedy3.9average 2.7
- Catharsis6.3average 5.1
- Wonder4.5average 3.4
- Family Dynamics5.6average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Historical1.6, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.5, average 2.5
- Social Commentary4.1, average 4.9
- Dark Humor2.2, average 2.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Good vs. Evil 3
- Character Study 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
- Family Dynamics 2
- Space Opera 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
- 90s Nostalgia 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Carol LittletonEditorDreamcatcher, Body Heat, Wyatt Earp, Silverado, The Big Chill, +4 more
James Newton HowardComposerMarty, Life Is Short, Dreamcatcher, Wyatt Earp, French Kiss, Darling Companion, +2 more
Kevin KlineActorSilverado, French Kiss, The Big Chill, Darling Companion, I Love You to Death, +1 more
John WilliamsComposerRaiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Accidental Tourist
Harrison FordActorRaiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
William HurtActorBody Heat, The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, I Love You to Death
Owen RoizmanCinematographerWyatt Earp, French Kiss, I Love You to Death, Grand Canyon
John BaileyCinematographerSilverado, The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, Continental Divide
Kevin CostnerActorThe Bodyguard, Wyatt Earp, Silverado
Mark HamillActorStar Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
Carrie FisherActorStar Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
Anthony DanielsActorThe Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
Movies and TV shows
33Upcoming
1 title
Untitled The Bodyguard Remake
Producer
2020s
2 titles
Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
Director, Producer
2010s
7 titles · average score 64
Star Wars: Millennium Falcon - Smuggler's Run (2019)
Original Film Writer
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (2019)
Original Film Writer
Last Week at Ed's (2019)
Director, Producer
67
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Writer, Executive Producer
74
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Creative Consultant, Co-Producer
51
Darling Companion (2012)
Writer, Producer
2000s
3 titles · average score 59
61
In the Land of Women (2007)
Producer
62
The TV Set (2007)
Executive Producer
55
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Producer, Director
1990s
9 titles · average score 64
66
Mumford (1999)
Writer, Director
51
Home Fries (1998)
Producer
75
As Good as It Gets (1997)
as Dr. Green
65
French Kiss (1995)
Director
67
Wyatt Earp (1994)
as Gambler
65
The Bodyguard (1992)
Screenplay, Producer
67
Grand Canyon (1991)
Writer, Director
61
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)
Executive Producer
64
I Love You to Death (1990)
Director
1980s
11 titles · average score 69
59
Immediate Family (1989)
Executive Producer
64
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Screenplay, Producer
53
Cross My Heart (1987)
Producer
70
Silverado (1985)
Director, Screenplay
64
Into the Night (1985)
as Detective #2
81
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Screenplay
69
The Big Chill (1983)
Screenplay, Director
81
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Screenplay
71
Body Heat (1981)
Director, Writer
85
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Screenplay