Cast: John Diehl

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Diehl. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Shawn Ryan · Gwyneth Horder-Payton · Guy Ferland · Scott Brazil

Cast Michael Chiklis · Walton Goggins · Catherine Dent · Michael Jace

Synopsis The Shield (TV Series) (2002) is a gripping American police crime drama that aired from 2002 to 2008, spanning 7 seasons and 88 episodes. The series is renowned for its provocative depiction of corrupt law enforcement officers. The inaugural season...

7.9

8K votes

7.9

8K votes

Falling Down

1993 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Joel Schumacher

Cast Michael Douglas · Robert Duvall · Barbara Hershey · Rachel Ticotin

Synopsis Falling Down (1993) follows the story of a recently unemployed defense worker who is prevented from visiting his daughter on her special day due to a court-ordered restriction. Frustrated and angry, he embarks on a journey through the morally decaying...

6.8

22K votes

6.8

22K votes

Gettysburg

1993 · Movie · 248 min. · United States

Direction Ronald F. Maxwell

Cast Tom Berenger · Jeff Daniels · Martin Sheen · Sam Elliott

Synopsis Gettysburg (1993) unfolds the pivotal events of July 1, 1863, when over 150,000 soldiers converged on the battlefield that would become the turning point of the Civil War. These men, driven by honor and loyalty to their respective causes, fought...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Natural Selection

2011 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Robbie Pickering

Cast Rachael Harris · Jon Gries · Matt O'Leary · John Diehl

Synopsis Natural Selection (2011) follows the story of a pious, yet childless Christian homemaker who uncovers a shocking secret about her devoted husband. She learns that he has been regularly contributing to a sperm bank for the past quarter-century, leading to...

6.7

82 votes

6.7

82 votes

Fail Safe (TV)

2000 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Harvey Keitel · James Cromwell · George Clooney

Synopsis Fail Safe (TV) (2000) presents a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of escalating Cold War tensions. The story unfolds as a U.S. bomber receives an erroneous command to launch a nuclear strike on Moscow. This catastrophic mistake sets the...

6.4

516 votes

6.4

516 votes

Stargate

1994 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Roland Emmerich

Cast James Spader · Kurt Russell · Jaye Davidson · Viveca Lindfors

Synopsis Stargate (1994) follows the discovery of an ancient artifact in Egypt, which is revealed to be a sophisticated interstellar transportation system. This device, known as the Stargate, enables a team of U.S. military personnel and scientists to journey to a...

6.3

59K votes

6.3

59K votes

Nixon

1995 · Movie · 192 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Joan Allen · James Woods · Paul Sorvino

Synopsis Nixon (1995) is a biographical drama directed by Oliver Stone, focusing on the life and presidency of Richard Milhous Nixon, portrayed by Sir Anthony Hopkins, and his wife, Pat Nixon, played by Joan Allen. The narrative commences with the Watergate...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

Pearl Harbor

2001 · Movie · 170 min. · United States

Direction Michael Bay

Cast Ben Affleck · Josh Hartnett · Kate Beckinsale · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis Pearl Harbor (2001) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, with Europe already engulfed in conflict while the United States remains at peace, reluctant to engage. The lives of Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett), childhood...

6.1

73K votes

6.1

73K votes

Motorama

1991 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Barry Shils

Cast Jordan Christopher Michael · Martha Quinn · Michael Naegel · Susan Tyrrell

Synopsis Motorama (1991) follows the journey of a ten-year-old boy who, weary of his harsh home life with abusive parents, decides to take drastic action. He empties his piggy bank and takes a Mustang, embarking on a surreal adventure across America....

6.0

116 votes

6.0

116 votes

Direction Anthony Yerkovich · John Nicolella · Richard Compton · Leon Ichaso

Cast Don Johnson · Philip Michael Thomas · Edward James Olmos · Saundra Santiago

Synopsis Miami Vice (TV Series) (1984) aired from 1984 to 1990, spanning 5 seasons and 111 episodes. This groundbreaking television show delved into the gritty world of the Miami Metro-Dade police department's "Vice" unit, chronicling their relentless struggle against the city's...

6.0

26K votes

6.0

26K votes

Land of Plenty

2004 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast John Diehl · Michelle Williams · Richard Edson · Wendell Pierce

Synopsis Land of Plenty (2004) presents two contrasting views of the United States: one through the lens of a Vietnam veteran and the other through the perspective of a young American woman. Paul, a former Recon Marine, is consumed by his...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

Road to Nowhere

2010 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Monte Hellman

Cast Michael Bigham · Mallory Culbert · Cliff De Young · John Diehl

Synopsis Road to Nowhere (2010) follows the journey of an ambitious young director who finds himself entangled in a web of criminal activity while in the midst of filming his latest project on location. As he navigates the challenges of his...

5.9

285 votes

5.9

285 votes

Down in the Valley

2005 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction David Jacobson

Cast Edward Norton · Evan Rachel Wood · David Morse · Rory Culkin

Synopsis Down in the Valley (2005) is a gripping drama set in contemporary San Fernando Valley, focusing on a mysterious and captivating outsider who infiltrates a family already grappling with internal strife. The story revolves around a man named Norton, who...

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

Direction J.H. Wyman · Sam Hill · Brad Anderson · Kenneth Fink

Cast Karl Urban · Michael Ealy · Minka Kelly · Mackenzie Crook

Synopsis Almost Human (TV Series) (2013) is set in the year 2048, where the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) pairs each officer with sophisticated, human-like androids. This futuristic buddy cop series, spanning 13 episodes, delivers high-octane action and drama as human...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

The Rat Pack (TV)

1998 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Rob Cohen

Cast Ray Liotta · Joe Mantegna · Don Cheadle · Angus MacFadyen

Synopsis The Rat Pack (TV) (1998) delves into the tumultuous lives of Frank Sinatra and his iconic group of friends, known as the Rat Pack, during the vibrant decades of the 1950s and 1960s. The narrative centers around Sinatra, Sammy Davis...

5.8

78 votes

5.8

78 votes

Snitch

1998 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Ted Demme

Cast Denis Leary · Colm Meaney · Martin Sheen · Famke Janssen

Synopsis Snitch (1998) centers around Bobby O'Grady, a minor player in a Boston-based Irish gang led by the ruthless Jackie O'Hara. Jackie's leadership is characterized by an unyielding demand for unwavering loyalty. When Jackie takes the life of one of Bobby's...

5.6

135 votes

5.6

135 votes

Buffalo Girls (TV)

1995 · Movie · 180 min. · United States

Direction Rod Hardy

Cast Anjelica Huston · Melanie Griffith · Gabriel Byrne · Peter Coyote

Synopsis Buffalo Girls (TV) (1995) follows the daring adventures of the outspoken Calamity Jane Canary and her notable companions. Set in the closing era of the Wild West, Jane, a rugged and resilient cowgirl, embarks on a journey to find her...

5.5

39 votes

5.5

39 votes

Female Perversions

1995 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Susan Streitfeld

Cast Tilda Swinton · Amy Madigan · Frances Fisher · Karen Sillas

Synopsis Female Perversions (1995) centers around Eve, a highly accomplished and young lawyer whose life is a delicate balance between her professional prowess and personal vulnerabilities. Her world revolves around her career, with the potential appointment as a judge looming on...

5.4

94 votes

5.4

94 votes

Anywhere But Here

1999 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Wayne Wang

Cast Susan Sarandon · Natalie Portman · Bonnie Bedelia · Shawn Hatosy

Synopsis Anywhere But Here (1999) follows the story of Adele August, a woman who, feeling stifled by her life in the small town of Bay City, decides to uproot her family and move to the glamorous world of Beverly Hills with...

5.3

4K votes

5.3

4K votes

Walker

1987 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Alex Cox

Cast Ed Harris · Richard Masur · Rene Auberjonois · Keith Szarabajka

Synopsis Walker (1987) chronicles the factual account of William Walker (Ed Harris), an American adventurer who briefly held the title of self-proclaimed president of Nicaragua during the years 1856-57. The narrative begins in 1853, as Walker, a soldier-for-hire, escapes Mexico following...

5.3

246 votes

5.3

246 votes