Cast: Robert Downey Sr.

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Robert Downey Sr.. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Magnolia

1999 · Movie · 188 min. · United States

Direction Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast Tom Cruise · John C. Reilly · Philip Baker Hall · William H. Macy

Synopsis Magnolia (1999) unfolds over the course of a single day in Los Angeles, where the lives of various characters intertwine and are forever altered. A solitary police officer (John C. Reilly) develops feelings for a troubled cocaine addict (Melora Walters)....

7.6

46K votes

7.6

46K votes

Direction William Friedkin

Cast William Petersen · Willem Dafoe · John Pankow · Debra Feuer

Synopsis To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) follows the intense journey of Secret Service agent Richard Chance, who is driven by a personal vendetta and has abandoned the conventional rules of his profession. His mission is to bring down a...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Sr.

2022 · Documentary · 89 min. · United States

Direction Chris Smith

Cast Robert Downey Sr. · Robert Downey Jr. · Alan Arkin · Paul Thomas Anderson

Synopsis Sr. (2022) delves into the extraordinary journey and professional accomplishments of Robert Downey, Sr., a pioneering and daring American filmmaker. The documentary explores how he redefined the landscape of countercultural comedy during the vibrant decades of the 1960s and 1970s,...

6.4

121 votes

6.4

121 votes

Naughty Nurse (S)

1969 · Movie · 9 min. · United States

Direction Paul Bartel

Cast Valorie Armstrong · Ron Grathwohl · Christopher St. John · Alix Elias

Synopsis Naughty Nurse (S) (1969) follows the story of a doctor and a nurse who steal a moment for a risqué rendezvous, only to have their plans disrupted by an unexpected visitor—a cop who harbors a hidden agenda of his own.

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Hail Caesar

1994 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Michael Hall

Cast Anthony Michael Hall · Bobbie Phillips · Leslie Danon · Nicholas Pryor

Synopsis Hail Caesar (1994) follows the story of Caesar, an aspiring musician who currently toils in a pencil eraser factory. His life takes an exciting turn when he develops feelings for the factory owner's daughter. In a daring move to win...

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No More Excuses

1968 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

Direction Robert Downey Sr.

Cast Robert Downey Sr. · Alan Abel · Lawrence Wolf · Prentice Wilhite

Synopsis No More Excuses (1968) presents an eccentric snapshot of the New York City dating landscape. The film delves into the lives of various singles navigating the complexities of modern relationships. Through a series of vignettes, it offers a candid and...

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From Other Worlds

2004 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Barry Strugatz

Cast Cara Buono · Jay Oakerson · Isaach de Bankole · David Lansbury

Synopsis From Other Worlds (2004) is a sci-fi comedy centered around a disheartened Brooklyn housewife who feels disconnected from her daily routine. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when she stumbles upon an extraterrestrial presence in her backyard. Joining forces with...

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The Last Party

1993 · Documentary · 96 min. · United States

Direction Mark Benjamin · Marc Levin

Cast Robert Downey Jr. · Bill Clinton · Patti Davis · Josh Richman

Synopsis The Last Party (1993) presents a compelling look into the Democratic National Convention of 1992 through the lens of Robert Downey, Jr. The film features Downey's insightful reports and engaging interviews with various celebrities, offering a unique perspective on the...

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Direction Robert Frank · Gary Hill · Rudy Wurlitzer

Cast William S. Burroughs · Dr. John · Allan Moyle · Robert Downey Sr.

Synopsis Energy and How to Get It (1981) is a unique cinematic experience shot in Wendover, Nevada, in the early months of 1981. This film ingeniously blends documentary and fictional elements, initially set out to chronicle the work of Robert Golka,...

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Moving Target (TV)

1988 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Chris Thomson

Cast Jason Bateman · John Glover · Jack Wagner · Chynna Phillips

Synopsis Moving Target (TV) (1988) follows the harrowing journey of a young musician who, upon returning to his residence, discovers an unsettling scene: his home is deserted, and his family has vanished without a trace. As he grapples with this mysterious...

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Direction Wes Craven · Tommy Lee Wallace

Cast Robert Klein · Annie Potts · Adam Raber · Robert Downey Sr.

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Wordplay/Dreams for Sale/Chameleon (Ep) (1985) presents a trio of intriguing tales. In the first segment, a medical salesman encounters a bizarre phenomenon as the language around him begins to shift inexplicably. The second story follows a woman...

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