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Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur.
In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In later years, his films began addressing issues such as the Holocaust, the Transatlantic slave trade, war, and terrorism. He is considered one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He is also one of the co-founders of DreamWorks movie studio.
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, each becoming the highest-grossing film made at the time. To date, the unadjusted gross of all ... Show more...
Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur.
In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In later years, his films began addressing issues such as the Holocaust, the Transatlantic slave trade, war, and terrorism. He is considered one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He is also one of the co-founders of DreamWorks movie studio.
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, each becoming the highest-grossing film made at the time. To date, the unadjusted gross of all Spielberg-directed films exceeds $8.5 billion worldwide. Forbes puts Spielberg's wealth at $3.2 billion. Show less...
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
As: Himself
An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Midge Costin
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Robert Redford | David Lynch | Ang Lee | Christopher Nolan
Spielberg (2017)
As: Himself
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
Runtime: 147 min.
Directed by: Susan Lacy
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Tom Hanks | Richard Dreyfuss | Martin Scorsese | Francis Ford Coppola
Everything Is Copy (2016)
Jacob Bernstein's extremely entertaining film is a tribute to his mother Nora Ephron: Hollywood-raised daughter of screenwriters who grew up to be an ace reporter turned piercingly funny essayist turned novelist/screenwriter/playwright/director. Ephron comes vibrantly alive onscreen via her words; the memories of her sisters, colleagues, former spouses, and many friends; scenes from her movies; ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Jacob Bernstein | Nick Hooker
Stars: Tom Hanks | Lena Dunham | Rob Reiner | Mike Nichols | Nora Ephron
Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016)
With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.
Runtime: 53 min.
Directed by: Elaine May
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Tom Hanks | Alec Baldwin | Meryl Streep | Dustin Hoffman
Back In Time (2015)
As: Himself
Cast, crew, and fans explore the classic Back to the Future time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture 30 years after Marty went back in time.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Jason Aron
Stars: Christopher Lloyd | Michael J. Fox | Lea Thompson | Robert Zemeckis | Alan Silvestri
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)
As: Himself
Combining extensive filmmaker interviews and rare archival footage, Chuck Workman’s documentary takes us through the life of one of cinema’s greatest masters: Orson Welles.
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Chuck Workman
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Peter Bogdanovich | Orson Welles | Julie Taymor | Elvis Mitchell
The Concert for Valor (2014)
As: Himself
A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.
Runtime: 172 min.
Stars: Bryan Cranston | Jamie Foxx | Jack Black | Eminem | The Black Keys
And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)
As: Himself - Interviewee
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed ...
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Rob Epstein | Jeffrey Friedman
Stars: Ellen Burstyn | Annette Bening | Billy Crystal | Anjelica Huston | Cher
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
As: Himself
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Erik Sharkey
Stars: Michael J. Fox | George Lucas | Guillermo del Toro | Frank Darabont | Drew Struzan
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck (2013)
As: Himself
A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Clint Eastwood | Tim Burton | Richard D. Zanuck | Lawrence Gordon
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story (2013)
As: Himself
With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with whom he has worked, as well as comments from Clint Eastwood himself.
Runtime: 65 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Morgan Freeman | Kevin Bacon | Marcia Gay Harden | Clint Eastwood | Brian Grazer
Milius (2013)
As: Himself
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
Runtime: 103 min.
Directed by: Joey Figueroa | Zak Knutson
Stars: Steven Spielberg | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Robert Zemeckis | John Milius
Inventing David Geffen (2012)
As: Himself
Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world ...
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: Susan Lacy
Stars: Tom Hanks | Elton John | Mike Nichols | Nora Ephron | David Geffen
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
As: himself
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Gilles Peso
Stars: Peter Jackson | Steven Spielberg | Ray Harryhausen | Tim Burton | James Cameron
On Set With "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" (2012)
As: Himself (archive footage)
Witness the making of Raiders as it happened with newly revealed footage that puts you on the set during production, alongside filmmakers, cast and crew.
Runtime: 58 min.
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Karen Allen | George Lucas | Paul Freeman | Robert Watts
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi. The Power of Myth (2011)
As: Himself
Gives insight into the creators mindset and how they culled from real life events to create some of the biggest sci-fi films of all time.
Runtime: 55 min.
Directed by: Clara Kuperberg | Julia Kuperberg
Stars: George Lucas | James Cameron | Roland Emmerich | Mark Protosevich | David Scarpa
Paul (2011)
As: Himself
For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and ...
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Stars: Kristen Wiig | Simon Pegg | Jason Bateman | Seth Rogen | Nick Frost
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010)
As: himself
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created ...
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Ron Howard | Jon Favreau | George Lucas | Tom Cruise
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics (2009)
As: Himself
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics looks at Hollywood’s biggest screen spectaculars from all sides, including the genre’s beginnings, literary adaptations, great epic directors and actors, the challenges of making big-budget movies, classic set-pieces and epic music scores. The special also looks at how the genre fell out of favor with audiences and filmmakers in the ...
Runtime: 58 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Landau | Kenneth Branagh | Omar Sharif | Robert Osborne
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
As: Himself
A look at the visual design of the film The Shining (1980).
Runtime: 17 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Sydney Pollack | Caleb Deschanel | Janusz Kamiński | John Baxter | Roy Walker
View From the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007)
As: Himself
An overview of the making of, and a look at the continuing popularity of, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.
Runtime: 30 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Jack Nicholson | Diane Johnson | Jan Harlan | Paul Duncan | John Baxter
Spielberg On Spielberg (2007)
As: Himself
Considered to be one of the most respected film critics in the country, as evidenced by his work with Time magazine, Richard Schickel is widely known for writing, producing and directing a number of documentaries about Hollywood and its most important figures. As the producer of works such as "Woody Allen: A Life in Film" and "Scorsese on Scorsese", Schickel allows legendary filmmakers to explain their ...
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Steven Spielberg
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
10th Anniversary of the 100 greatest films as chosen by the American Film Institute.
Runtime: 130 min.
Directed by: Gary Smith
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | Jodie Foster | Halle Berry | Jane Fonda
The Shark Is Still Working (2007)
As: Himself
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Erik Hollander
Stars: Robert Rodriguez | Richard Dreyfuss | Eli Roth | Carl Gottlieb | Gregory Nicotero
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
As: Himself
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and ...
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Paul Davids
Stars: Peter Jackson | Forrest J. Ackerman | John Landis | Ray Harryhausen | Leonard Maltin
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005)
As: Himself
Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.
Runtime: 56 min.
Directed by: Richard Schickel
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Mark Hamill | George Lucas | Ridley Scott | James Cameron
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope (2004)
As: Himself
A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.
Runtime: 64 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Robert Dalva
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
As: Himself
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy is a 2004 documentary film directed by Kevin Burns and narrated by Robert Clotworthy. It documents the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Runtime: 151 min.
Directed by: Edith Becker | Kevin Burns
Stars: Robert Clotworthy | Kenny Baker | Leo Braudy | Ben Burtt | Jim Bloom
Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138' (2004)
As: Himself
The Making of feature for the George Lucas movie 'THX 1138'.
Runtime: 31 min.
Directed by: Gary Leva
Stars: Steven Spielberg | George Lucas | Francis Ford Coppola | Walter Murch | Matthew Robbins
Voices from the List (2004)
As: himself
Based exclusively on testimonies of "Schindler Juden" from the Institute’s Visual History Archive, Voices from the List continues beyond the narrative of the Academy Award®-winning film Schindler's List by incorporating rare, archival footage and an original score to add a new dimension to the story of Oskar Schindler.
Runtime: 77 min.
Directed by: Michael Mayhew
Stars: Steven Spielberg
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
As: Himself
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Wendy Apple
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Martin Scorsese | Jodie Foster | Quentin Tarantino | James Cameron
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust (2004)
Daniel Anker’s 90-minute documentary takes on over 60 years of a very complex subject: Hollywood’s complicated, often contradictory relationship with Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The questions it raises go right the very nature of how film functions in our culture, and while hardly exhaustive, Anker’s film makes for a good, thought provoking starting point.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Daniel Anker
Stars: Gene Hackman | Robert Clary | Norma Barzman | Michael Berenbaum | Dan Curtis
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
As: Himself
The Making of the Trilogy
Runtime: 127 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | George Lucas | Lawrence Kasdan
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
As: Steven Spielberg / Famous Director
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe -- '70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Jay Roach
Stars: Mike Myers | Michael York | Mindy Sterling | Seth Green | Beyoncé Knowles
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
As: Himself
With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick's brother-in-law and sometime collaborator, interviews heavyweights like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen and Sydney Pollack, who explain the influence of Kubrick classics like "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," and how he ...
Runtime: 142 min.
Directed by: Jan Harlan
Stars: Tom Cruise | Steven Marcus | Stanley Kubrick | Alexander Singer | Barbara Kroner
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
As: Popcorn-Eating Man
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that Hammond has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
Runtime: 129 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Pete Postlethwaite | Jeff Goldblum | Julianne Moore | Vince Vaughn | Richard Attenborough
The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' (1995)
As: Himself
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and some never before seen footage.
Runtime: 125 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Richard Dreyfuss | Roy Scheider | Carl Gottlieb | Lorraine Gary
The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995)
As: Himself
This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jurassic Park, one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it includes footage of the filming process, as well as interviews with director Steven Spielberg, and other members of the cast and crew, who give their insights into what it was like working together on this ...
Runtime: 51 min.
Directed by: John Schultz
Stars: Steven Spielberg | James Earl Jones | Phil Tippett | Stan Winston | Michael Crichton
Your Studio and You (1995)
As: Backlot Tour Guide
A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.
Runtime: 17 min.
Directed by: Trey Parker
Stars: Dian Bachar | James Cameron | Robin Cook | Andrew Bergman | Shaun Cassidy
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
As: Himself
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Runtime: 47 min.
Directed by: Peter Harris
Stars: Carol Burnett | Harry Belafonte | Frank Oz | John Denver | Jim Henson
The Making of Back to the Future (1985)
As: himself
The Making of 'Back to the Future'
Runtime: 14 min.
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Michael J. Fox | Huey Lewis | Robert Zemeckis | Bob Gale
Room 666 (1982)
During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wenders asks a number of film directors from around the world to get, each one at a time, into a hotel room, turn on the camera and sound recorder, and, in solitude, answer a simple question: "What is the future of cinema?".
Runtime: 43 min.
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Stars: Monte Hellman | Jean-Luc Godard | Romain Goupil | Paul Morrissey | Mike de Leon
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981)
As: Himself
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right.
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Phillip Schuman
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Frank Marshall | Scott Beach | George Lucas | Howard G. Kazanjian
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
As: Himself
A documentary hosted by Harrison Ford about the stunts of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Robert Guenette
Stars: Steven Spielberg | Harrison Ford | Karen Allen
The Blues Brothers (1980)
As: Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk
Jake Blues is just out of jail, and teams up with his brother, Elwood on a 'mission from God' to raise funds for the orphanage in which they grew up. The only thing they can do is do what they do best – play music – so they get their old band together and they're on their way, while getting in a bit of trouble here and there.
Runtime: 133 min.
Directed by: John Landis
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Ray Charles | John Belushi | Cab Calloway | James Brown