Writing
Lawrence Kasdan
- Titles
- 47movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1980 to 2026, busiest in 1981 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 15titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
LIGHT & MAGIC93/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 28 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.7
- Romance5.4average 3.8
- Wholesome4.7average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
- Wonder4.5average 3.4
- Pop Culture3.3average 2.2
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Family Dynamics5.7average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny1.3, average 2.5
- Historical1.4, average 2.6
- Scare1.8, average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism2.6, average 3.3
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Good vs. Evil 3
- Character Study 2
- Action-Adventure 2
- Iconic Score 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Space Opera 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
- Family Dynamics 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
- Physical Comedy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Carol LittletonEditorBody Heat, Dreamcatcher, Silverado, Wyatt Earp, 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, I Love You to Death, Darling Companion, +1 more
John WilliamsComposerRaiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Accidental Tourist
William HurtActorBody Heat, The Big Chill, I Love You to Death, The Accidental Tourist
Harrison FordActorRaiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
John BaileyCinematographerSilverado, The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, Continental Divide
Owen RoizmanCinematographerWyatt Earp, French Kiss, I Love You to Death, Grand Canyon
Mark HamillActorStar Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi
Kevin CostnerActorThe Bodyguard, Silverado, Wyatt Earp
Carrie FisherActorStar Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi- MMeg KasdanWriterDarling Companion, Grand Canyon, Last Week at Ed's
Movies and TV shows
192020s
1 title · average score 82
82
Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
Director, Producer
2010s
4 titles · average score 61
Last Week at Ed's (2019)
Director, Producer
64
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Writer, Executive Producer
80
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Writer, Creative Consultant
38
Darling Companion (2012)
Writer, Producer
2000s
3 titles · average score 52
51
In the Land of Women (2007)
Producer
64
The TV Set (2007)
Executive Producer
41
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Producer, Director
1990s
6 titles · average score 55
62
Mumford (1999)
Director, Writer
44
Home Fries (1998)
Producer
53
Wyatt Earp (1994)
as Gambler
52
The Bodyguard (1992)
Producer, Screenplay
70
Grand Canyon (1991)
Writer, Director
49
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)
Executive Producer
1980s
5 titles · average score 61
56
Immediate Family (1989)
Executive Producer
65
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Producer, Screenplay
44
Cross My Heart (1987)
Producer
72
Silverado (1985)
Producer, Director
68
The Big Chill (1983)
Director, Executive Producer