Cast: Michael Lerner

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


Barton Fink

1991 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast John Turturro · John Goodman · Judy Davis · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Barton Fink (1991) follows the journey of a talented playwright from New York, Barton Fink, who is lured to the bustling city of Hollywood in 1941 to pen a script for a wrestling film starring the renowned Wallace Beery. As...

7.4

25K votes

7.4

25K votes

The Postman Always Rings Twice

1981 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Jessica Lange · Anjelica Huston · John Colicos

Synopsis The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) follows the journey of Frank Chambers, a wandering drifter during the Great Depression, who stumbles upon a diner run by Nick Papadakis. Nick extends a job offer to Frank, which he accepts. As Frank...

6.8

11K votes

6.8

11K votes

The Rockford Files (TV Series)

1974 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Stephen J. Cannell · Roy Huggins · William Wiard · Lawrence Doheny

Cast James Garner · Lindsay Wagner · William Smith · Nita Talbot

Synopsis The Rockford Files (TV Series) (1974) is a captivating television series that aired from 1974 to 1980, spanning 123 episodes. The show centers around Jim Rockford, a former convict who has reinvented himself as a private investigator. Known for his...

6.5

57 votes

6.5

57 votes

Eight Men Out

1988 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction John Sayles

Cast John Cusack · Clifton James · Michael Lerner · Christopher Lloyd

Synopsis Eight Men Out (1988) delves into the notorious 'Black Sox' controversy of 1919, where members of the Chicago White Sox intentionally threw the World Series. The film situates the scandal amidst a labor disagreement between the players and their dominant...

6.4

484 votes

6.4

484 votes

Celebrity

1998 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Melanie Griffith · Winona Ryder · Leonardo DiCaprio

Synopsis Celebrity (1998) follows Lee Simon, a 40-year-old journalist who pens travel articles and conducts interviews with celebrities. Despite his professional achievements, Lee feels unfulfilled and yearns for greater recognition. He aspires to write a book or a screenplay to elevate...

6.4

13K votes

6.4

13K votes

Mockingbird Don't Sing

2001 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Harry Bromley Davenport

Cast Melissa Errico · Joe Regalbuto · Sean Young · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Mockingbird Don't Sing (2001) delves into a chilling true story that gripped the nation when it was broadcast on The CBS Evening News on November 4, 1970. The report centered around a 13-year-old girl found in the quiet Los Angeles...

6.3

38 votes

6.3

38 votes

Anguish

1987 · Movie · 91 min. · Spain

Direction Bigas Luna

Cast Zelda Rubinstein · Michael Lerner · Talia Paul · Ángel Jove

Synopsis Anguish (1987) follows the disturbing tale of John, a clumsy and irresponsible optometrist assistant who is fired from his job. His eccentric mother, employing a unique form of hypnosis, compels him to embark on a murderous rampage, beginning with Caroline,...

6.3

3K votes

6.3

3K votes

The Omen Legacy (TV)

2001 · Documentary · 100 min. · United States

Direction Brent Zacky

Cast Jack Palance · David Seltzer · Richard Donner · Mace Neufeld Productions

Synopsis The Omen Legacy (TV) (2001) delves into the chilling origins of Damien, a seemingly innocent child whose name is forever linked to the dark forces of evil. This documentary explores the unsettling facts that inspired the iconic film, which has...

6.2

21 votes

6.2

21 votes

Life During Wartime

2009 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Allison Janney · Shirley Henderson · Ally Sheedy · Gaby Hoffmann

Synopsis Life During Wartime (2009) follows a complex web of characters navigating love and life amidst personal turmoil. Joy, upon discovering her husband Allen's unresolved issues, seeks refuge with her family and encounters her persistent former suitor, Andy. Meanwhile, her sister...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

The Other Side of Midnight

1977 · Movie · 165 min. · United States

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Marie-France Pisier · John Beck · Susan Sarandon · Raf Vallone

Synopsis The Other Side of Midnight (1977) follows the entangled lives of Noelle Page and Larry Douglas, whose passionate encounter during World War II in France sets the stage for a complex web of love, betrayal, and revenge. Noelle, a stunning...

6.1

115 votes

6.1

115 votes

Busting

1974 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Peter Hyams

Cast Elliott Gould · Robert Blake · Allen Garfield · Antonio Fargas

Synopsis Busting (1974) follows the story of two determined Los Angeles police officers, Gould and Blake, who find themselves in deep trouble when they disregard instructions from their superiors and set their sights on a notorious crime lord. While their superiors...

6.0

103 votes

6.0

103 votes

Poster Boy

2004 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Zak Tucker

Cast Karen Allen · Michael Lerner · Matt Newton · Jack Noseworthy

Synopsis Poster Boy (2004) follows the story of a young man, the closeted son of a conservative U.S. Senator, who finds himself in a complex situation. With the assistance of a charismatic and slightly older new friend, the son of the...

5.9

42 votes

5.9

42 votes

5.7

517 votes

Direction Nick Castle

Cast Robert Townsend · Michael Lerner · Craig Richard Nelson · Bridget Sienna

Synopsis The 21-Inch Sun (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1987) follows the journey of a sitcom writer, Billy Burliss, who is on the brink of success. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that his script-writing spider plant, Lucy, has the...

5.6

239 votes

5.6

239 votes

Direction Russell Mulcahy

Cast Bill Paxton · Lainie Kazan · Brad Dourif · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: People Who Live in Brass Hearses (TV) (1993) follows the story of a fiery convict who has an unusual obsession with butter. Seeking vengeance, he enlists the aid of his intellectually disabled brother to target the...

5.6

25 votes

5.6

25 votes

Direction Craig R. Baxley

Cast Andrew McCarthy · Bruce Davison · Diane Ladd · Ed Begley Jr.

Synopsis Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (TV Series) (2004) is a chilling 15-hour drama series crafted exclusively for television by the renowned, award-winning horror maestro. Drawing inspiration from Lars Von Trier's Danish miniseries Riget (also known as The Kingdom), King weaves a...

5.6

831 votes

5.6

831 votes

Threshold

1981 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Richard Pearce

Cast Donald Sutherland · Jeff Goldblum · Allan F. Nicholls · Sharon Acker

Synopsis Threshold (1981) follows the story of renowned heart surgeon Dr. Vrain, who endorses the innovative work of the unconventional scientist Aldo Gehring. Gehring is on the brink of a groundbreaking invention: an artificial heart. Despite warnings from the Ethics Committee,...

5.6

25 votes

5.6

25 votes

The Last Time

2006 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Michael Caleo

Cast Michael Keaton · Brendan Fraser · Amber Valletta · Daniel Stern

Synopsis The Last Time (2006) follows Ted (Michael Keaton), the leading salesman at Bineview, who is tasked with mentoring the inexperienced Jamie (Brendan Fraser). Despite Ted's jaded and irritable demeanor, Jamie's upbeat attitude remains unshaken. However, Jamie's optimism wanes as he...

5.4

630 votes

5.4

630 votes

Radioland Murders

1994 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Mel Smith

Cast Brian Benben · Mary Stuart Masterson · Ned Beatty · George Burns

Synopsis Radioland Murders (1994) is set in 1939 and revolves around WBN, a fledgling fourth radio network on the brink of its inaugural broadcast. As the network prepares to captivate America's airwaves, a sinister turn of events unfolds. During the live...

5.4

67 votes

5.4

67 votes

Atlas Shrugged: Part I

2011 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Paul Johansson

Cast Taylor Schilling · Edi Gathegi · Paul Johansson · Patrick Fischler

Synopsis Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) follows the journey of Dagny Taggart, a resilient and influential railroad tycoon, as she fights to preserve her company amidst a deteriorating societal landscape. Set against the backdrop of a world in decline, Dagny's determination...

5.3

222 votes

5.3

222 votes