Writing
Melissa Mathison
- Titles
- 15movies1TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19792016
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
67/100
- Highest rated
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial77/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 8 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wonder7.3average 3.4
- Fantasy4.7average 1.8
- Coming of Age5.3average 2.9
- Wholesome5.6average 3.3
- Spiritual4.2average 2.0
- Family Dynamics6.2average 4.7
- Nostalgia5.2average 3.6
- Pathos6.6average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Crime1.6, average 3.7
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.2
- Dark Humor1.3, average 2.9
- Satire & Parody0.8, average 2.3
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Coming-of-Age Story 2
- Magical Realism 2
- Emotional Resonance 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Steven SpielbergDirectorE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The BFG, Twilight Zone: The Movie
Teri GarrActorThe Black Stallion, The Escape Artist
John WilliamsComposerE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The BFG
Caleb DeschanelDirectorThe Black Stallion, The Escape Artist
Allen DaviauCinematographerE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Twilight Zone: The Movie
Michael KahnEditorThe BFG, Twilight Zone: The Movie
Movies and TV shows
92010s
1 titles · average score 62
62
The BFG (2016)
Screenplay, Associate Producer
1990s
3 titles · average score 65
69
Kundun (1997)
Co-Producer, Screenplay
62
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Screenplay
E.T. Adventure (1990)
Original Film Writer
1980s
3 titles · average score 67
64
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Screenplay
77
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
as Elliot's School Nurse (uncredited)
61
The Escape Artist (1982)
Screenplay
1970s
2 titles · average score 77
72
The Black Stallion (1979)
Screenplay
83
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Executive Assistant