Cast: Ed Asner
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ed Asner. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
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El Dorado
1966 · Movie · 126 min. · United States
Direction Howard Hawks
Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · James Caan · Charlene Holt
Synopsis El Dorado (1966) follows the story of a skilled gunslinger, Cole Thornton, who initially declines an offer from Bart Jason to take on a job that would pit him against an old friend, a sheriff. Several months pass, and Cole...
7.8
13K votes
7.8
13K votes
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series)
2006 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Timothy Busfield · John Fortenberry
Cast Matthew Perry · Amanda Peet · Steven Weber · Bradley Whitford
Synopsis Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series) (2006) is a drama series that delves into the intricate world of television production, focusing on the behind-the-scenes dynamics, romantic entanglements, and the delicate equilibrium between creative talent, on-air personalities, and network...
7.6
2K votes
7.6
2K votes
J.F.K. (JFK)
1991 · Movie · 190 min. · United States
Direction Oliver Stone
Cast Kevin Costner · Tommy Lee Jones · Gary Oldman · Joe Pesci
Synopsis J.F.K. (JFK) (1991) follows the journey of Jim Garrison, a New Orleans district attorney portrayed by Kevin Costner, as he delves into the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. His investigation uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a...
7.5
27K votes
7.5
27K votes
Cobra Kai (TV Series)
2018 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Josh Heald · Jon Hurwitz · Hayden Schlossberg · Jennifer Celotta
Cast William Zabka · Ralph Macchio · Courtney Henggeler · Xolo Maridueña
Synopsis Cobra Kai (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping television series that spans from 2018 to the present day, consisting of three seasons and 30 episodes. Set three decades after the climactic showdown at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, the...
7.4
9K votes
7.4
9K votes
Roots (TV Miniseries)
1977 · Series · 573 min. · United States
Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses
Cast Todd Bridges · Robert Reed · John Amos · Madge Sinclair
Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977) chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a young man forcibly taken from his African homeland in the 18th century and subjected to the brutal conditions of slavery in America. This epic tale spans...
7.3
3K votes
7.3
3K votes
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023 · Documentary · 119 min. · United States
Direction James Adolphus
Cast Mary Tyler Moore · James L. Brooks · Rob Reiner · Treva Silverman
Synopsis Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) delves into the pioneering journey of Mary Tyler Moore, an iconic figure who, through her multifaceted career as an actress, performer, and advocate, transformed the depiction of women in media. Her groundbreaking work redefined the...
7.0
27 votes
7.0
27 votes
The Fugitive (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Roy Huggins · Jerry Hopper · Walter Grauman · Alexander Singer
Cast David Janssen · Barry Morse · William Conrad · Paul Birch
Synopsis The Fugitive (TV Series) (1963) follows the gripping journey of Dr. Richard Kimble, a dedicated pediatrician from Indiana, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of his wife's murder. Despite his claims of innocence, Kimble is sentenced to life in prison....
7.0
1K votes
7.0
1K votes
The Outer Limits (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Leslie Stevens · Joseph Stefano · Gerd Oswald · Byron Haskin
Cast Robert Duvall · Robert Culp · Dabney Coleman · Martin Landau
Synopsis The Outer Limits (TV Series) (1963) aired from 1963 to 1965 on ABC, consisting of 49 episodes. The series, created by Leslie Stevens, was inspired by shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Science Fiction Theatre," but it carved out its...
6.8
704 votes
6.8
704 votes
Daniel
1983 · Movie · 130 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Sidney Lumet
Cast Timothy Hutton · Mandy Patinkin · Lindsay Crouse · Ed Asner
Synopsis Daniel (1983) follows the imagined narrative of Daniel, the offspring of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were put to death as Soviet spies in the 1950s. Set in the 1960s, the film portrays Daniel as a graduate student in New...
6.7
180 votes
6.7
180 votes
Too Big to Fail (TV)
2011 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Curtis Hanson
Cast William Hurt · Ed Asner · Billy Crudup · Paul Giamatti
Synopsis Too Big to Fail (TV) (2011) delves into the tumultuous events of the 2008 financial crisis, with a particular focus on the pivotal role played by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. The narrative unfolds as key figures in the financial world...
6.7
2K votes
6.7
2K votes
Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Miniseries)
1976 · Series · 720 min. · United States
Direction David Greene · Boris Sagal
Cast Peter Strauss · Nick Nolte · Susan Blakely · Ed Asner
Synopsis Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a gripping adaptation of Irwin Shaw's expansive novel, chronicling the decades from World War II through the 1960s. The story revolves around the fluctuating destinies of the Jordache brothers, immigrants who take...
6.7
2K votes
6.7
2K votes
Lou Grant (TV Series)
1977 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Gene Reynolds · Alexander Singer
Cast Ed Asner · Robert Walden · Linda Kelsey · Mason Adams
Synopsis Lou Grant (TV Series) (1977) spans five seasons and 114 episodes, following the journey of Lou Grant as he transitions from his role in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to the bustling city of Los Angeles. Here, he takes on...
6.6
2K votes
6.6
2K votes
Fort Apache, the Bronx
1981 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Daniel Petrie
Cast Paul Newman · Ed Asner · Ken Wahl · Danny Aiello
Synopsis Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) presents a gritty portrayal of life in New York's notorious South Bronx through the eyes of a dedicated police officer. The narrative revolves around the "Fort Apache," a police station that feels more like a...
6.5
3K votes
6.5
3K votes
Dead to Me (TV Series)
2019 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Liz Feldman · Geeta Patel · Kat Coiro · Abe Sylvia
Cast Christina Applegate · Linda Cardellini · James Marsden · Ed Asner
Synopsis Dead to Me (TV Series) (2019) follows the unlikely bond between a recently widowed woman and a charismatic free spirit, each harboring a hidden truth. This darkly comedic series explores their evolving relationship as they navigate life's challenges together. The...
6.4
2K votes
6.4
2K votes
The Slender Thread
1965 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Sydney Pollack
Cast Sidney Poitier · Anne Bancroft · Telly Savalas · Steven Hill
Synopsis The Slender Thread (1965) follows the story of Alan, a dedicated college student in Seattle who volunteers at a crisis intervention center. One fateful evening, while manning the center alone, Alan receives a desperate call from a woman who has...
6.4
105 votes
6.4
105 votes
Route 66 (TV Series)
1960 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman
Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae
Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...
6.3
25 votes
6.3
25 votes
The Girl Most Likely to... (TV)
1973 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
Direction Lee Philips
Cast Stockard Channing · Ed Asner · Jim Backus · Joe Flynn
Synopsis The Girl Most Likely to... (TV) (1973) follows the journey of a young woman who, after enduring a life of mistreatment due to her perceived lack of beauty, decides to undergo a transformative plastic surgery. Emerging from the procedure with...
6.3
23 votes
6.3
23 votes
Direction Giorgio Capitani
Cast Ed Asner · Massimo Ghini · Claude Rich · Michael Mendl
6.3
358 votes
6.3
358 votes
The Mod Squad (TV Series)
1968 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Buddy Ruskin · Gene Nelson · Robert Michael Lewis · Earl Bellamy
Cast Michael Cole · Clarence Williams III · Peggy Lipton · Tige Andrews
Synopsis The Mod Squad (TV Series) (1968) follows the adventures of three young individuals who defy societal norms and work together to combat crime. Over the course of five seasons and 123 episodes, these unconventional heroes navigate the complexities of the...
6.2
21 votes
6.2
21 votes
Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series)
1970 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Jay Sandrich · Peter Baldwin
Cast Mary Tyler Moore · Ed Asner · Valerie Harper · Gavin MacLeod
Synopsis Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series) (1970) spans seven seasons and 168 episodes, chronicling the life of Mary Richards as she relocates to Minneapolis following a failed relationship. She secures a position as an associate producer in a modest television newsroom,...
6.1
410 votes
6.1
410 votes