Cast: Helen Shaver

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


The Color of Money

1986 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Paul Newman · Tom Cruise · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · John Turturro

Synopsis The Color of Money (1986) follows the journey of seasoned pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson, who encounters a gifted young player named Vincent in a local bar. Seeing a reflection of his younger self in Vincent, Eddie decides to mentor...

7.0

34K votes

7.0

34K votes

Direction Ray Bradbury · Randy Bradshaw · Roger Tompkins · John Laing

Cast Ray Bradbury · Harold Gould · Charles Martin Smith · Michael Sarrazin

Synopsis The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) (1985) is a Canadian-produced anthology series that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 6 seasons and 65 episodes. The show features a collection of fantastical tales penned by renowned science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many...

6.6

39 votes

6.6

39 votes

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Peter Falk · Helen Shaver · Ian McShane · Edward Winter

Synopsis Columbo: Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo (TV) (1990) follows a woman who holds Lieutenant Columbo responsible for the demise of her husband. Seeking vengeance, she initially targets the informant who betrayed her husband. Her plan involves making the lieutenant experience...

6.6

253 votes

6.6

253 votes

Desert Hearts

1985 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Donna Deitch

Cast Helen Shaver · Patricia Charbonneau · Audra Lindley · Andra Akers

Synopsis Desert Hearts (1985) unfolds in the 1950s Nevada desert, where Professor Vivian Bell journeys to finalize her divorce. Feeling discontented with her marriage and out of sync with her surroundings at the ranch where she resides, Vivian finds herself inexorably...

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6.4

345 votes

6.4

345 votes

Direction Stuart Gillard

Cast Beau Bridges · Helen Shaver · Dylan Bridges · Kim Coates

Synopsis The Outer Limits - Pilot: Sandkings (TV) (1995) follows the story of Simon Kress, a scientist whose research project is abruptly terminated. In a bid to preserve his work, Kress relocates several living specimens from his project to a simulated...

6.3

218 votes

6.3

218 votes

Numb

2007 · Movie · 93 min. · Canada

Direction Harris Goldberg

Cast Matthew Perry · Lynn Collins · Kevin Pollak · Bob Gunton

Synopsis Numb (2007) follows Hudson Milbank, portrayed by Matthew Perry, who is deeply troubled by the belief that he is losing his grip on reality. Despite his mental turmoil, he encounters a woman who seems to be his ideal match, played...

6.0

150 votes

6.0

150 votes

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Sam Waterston · Helen Shaver · Dick Cavett · Tim Robbins

Synopsis Mirror, Mirror (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1986) follows the chilling tale of a self-absorbed horror writer who scoffs at the idea of supernatural occurrences in reality. His skepticism is put to the test when he is relentlessly pursued by a grotesque...

6.0

526 votes

6.0

526 votes

Direction Dawn Prestwich · Nicole Yorkin · Michael Fields · Rod Holcomb

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Marcia Gay Harden · Eric Ian Goldberg · Katee Sackhoff

Synopsis The Education of Max Bickford (TV Series) (2001) follows the story of a seasoned history professor who finds himself in a unique situation when he begins teaching at a prestigious women's college, where his own daughter is also enrolled as...

6.0

38 votes

6.0

38 votes

Common Ground (TV)

2000 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Donna Deitch

Cast Erik Knudsen · Brittany Murphy · Jason Priestley · Margot Kidder

Synopsis Common Ground (TV) (2000) is a compelling anthology film that explores the complexities of homosexuality through three distinct narratives. The first segment, "A Friend of Dorothy," follows a woman who enlists in the Navy during the 1950s and uncovers her...

5.9

32 votes

5.9

32 votes

The Amityville Horror

1979 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast James Brolin · Margot Kidder · Rod Steiger · Don Stroud

Synopsis The Amityville Horror (1979) follows the chilling tale of a newlywed couple, George and Kathy Lutz, and their three children who move into a sprawling house on the coast of Long Island, hoping to start a new life. Despite being...

5.6

3K votes

5.6

3K votes

5.6

137 votes

The Believers

1987 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Martin Sheen · Helen Shaver · Robert Loggia · Richard Masur

Synopsis The Believers (1987) follows Cal Jamison (Martin Sheen), a man who relocates to New York City following the tragic electrocution of his wife. The city is gripped by a series of horrifying, ritualistic child murders, allegedly perpetrated by a Hispanic...

5.5

2K votes

5.5

2K votes

The Osterman Weekend

1983 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Sam Peckinpah

Cast Rutger Hauer · John Hurt · Craig T. Nelson · Burt Lancaster

Synopsis The Osterman Weekend (1983) follows a television personality who is eagerly anticipating a weekend gathering with his closest friends. However, his plans take a dramatic turn when he receives unexpected intelligence from the CIA. The agency informs him that his...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

The Park Is Mine (TV)

1986 · Movie · 102 min. · Canada

Direction Steven Hilliard Stern

Cast Tommy Lee Jones · Helen Shaver · Yaphet Kotto · Lawrence Dane

Synopsis The Park Is Mine (TV) (1986) follows the story of a Vietnam veteran, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones, who seizes control of Central Park. His actions are driven by a deep desire to honor and remember those who served and...

5.2

219 votes

5.2

219 votes

The Craft

1996 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Robin Tunney · Fairuza Balk · Neve Campbell · Rachel True

Synopsis The Craft (1996) follows a young woman who relocates to a new town with her family, seeking a fresh start. She quickly befriends a group of girls deeply involved in the occult. Together, the quartet discovers they possess an extraordinary...

4.9

12K votes

4.9

12K votes

In Praise of Older Women

1978 · Movie · 110 min. · Canada

Direction George Kaczender

Cast Tom Berenger · Karen Black · Susan Strasberg · Helen Shaver

Synopsis In Praise of Older Women (1978) follows the journey of Andras Varda, a young man navigating the tumultuous landscape of Hungary during and after World War II. Initially, Andras engages in the risky business of arranging encounters between local girls...

4.8

53 votes

4.8

53 votes

Direction Tom McLoughlin

Cast Charles S. Dutton · Jay O. Sanders · Helen Shaver · Bobby Hosea

Synopsis D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (TV) (2003) chronicles the harrowing 23-day period that terrorized Washington D.C. The narrative revolves around the relentless shooting spree that left the city in a state of panic. Charles Dutton portrays Chief Charles Moose,...

4.5

314 votes

4.5

314 votes

Direction Richard Barton Lewis · Brenton Spencer · Michael Robison · Allan Eastman

Cast Derek de Lint · Martin Cummins · Helen Shaver · Robbi Chong

Synopsis Poltergeist: The Legacy (TV Series) (1996) centers around "The Legacy," an enigmatic organization established centuries ago to gather knowledge and artifacts for combating global evil. The narrative unfolds in San Francisco, within a castle-like residence on Angel Island. Leading this...

4.4

102 votes

4.4

102 votes