Writing
Melissa Mathison
- Titles
- 14movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1979 to 2016, with a break from 1998 to 2015, busiest in 1982 with 2 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wonder7.1average 3.4
- Coming of Age5.9average 3.0
- Fantasy4.2average 1.7
- Nostalgia5.7average 3.7
- Wholesome5.3average 3.3
- Spiritual3.9average 2.0
- Uncanny3.6average 2.5
- Historical3.6average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.4, average 5.4
- Crime1.4, average 3.7
- Romance2.3, average 3.8
- Class & Capitalism2.0, average 3.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Magical Realism 2
- Family-Friendly 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
Michael KahnEditorThe BFG, Twilight Zone: The Movie
Caleb DeschanelCinematographerThe Black Stallion, The Escape Artist
Allen DaviauCinematographerE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Twilight Zone: The Movie
Movies and TV shows
8Type
2010s
1 title · average score 65
Screenplay, Associate Producer
1990s
2 titles · average score 67
Co-Producer, Screenplay
Screenplay
1980s
3 titles · average score 66
Screenplay
as Elliot's School Nurse (uncredited)
Screenplay
1970s
2 titles · average score 85
Screenplay
Executive Assistant