Cinematography: Don Burgess

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Don Burgess. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Forrest Gump

1994 · Movie · 142 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Gary Sinise · Mykelti Williamson

Synopsis Forrest Gump (1994) follows the extraordinary life of Forrest (Tom Hanks), a man whose intellectual limitations are overshadowed by his remarkable experiences. Guided by his mother's (Sally Field) wisdom that "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know...

8.2

199K votes

8.2

199K votes

Cast Away

2000 · Movie · 143 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Helen Hunt · Nick Searcy · Chris Noth

Synopsis Cast Away (2000) follows Chuck Noland, a dedicated FedEx executive who travels globally to resolve issues for his delivery company. A stickler for punctuality, he hastily enjoys a Christmas Eve dinner with his girlfriend (Helen Hunt) before rushing off to...

7.2

83K votes

7.2

83K votes

Wonder

2017 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Stephen Chbosky

Cast Jacob Tremblay · Julia Roberts · Owen Wilson · Izabela Vidovic

Synopsis Wonder (2017) follows the journey of a 10-year-old boy named Auggie, portrayed by Jacob Tremblay, who was born with a facial difference. As he enters a new school for the first time, Auggie faces the challenge of fitting in and...

7.1

17K votes

7.1

17K votes

Direction James Wan

Cast Vera Farmiga · Patrick Wilson · Frances O'Connor · Madison Wolfe

Synopsis The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016) follows the renowned paranormal investigators, Lorraine and Ed Warren, as they journey to the chilly streets of north London. Their mission? To assist a lone mother who is struggling to raise her four...

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6.6

22K votes

6.6

22K votes

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Kirk Douglas · Eric Douglas · Lance Henriksen · Dan Aykroyd

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Yellow (TV) (1991) is set in 1918 during the height of World War I in France. The story unfolds on the 49th consecutive day of intense combat on the front lines. Lieutenant Martin Kalthrob, weary of...

6.6

85 votes

6.6

85 votes

Flight

2012 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Denzel Washington · Kelly Reilly · Don Cheadle · Bruce Greenwood

Synopsis Flight (2012) follows the story of Capt. Whip Whitaker, portrayed by Denzel Washington, who successfully lands a commercial jet after a catastrophic malfunction. However, as investigators delve into the incident, they uncover disturbing details that challenge the narrative of a...

6.6

34K votes

6.6

34K votes

Contact

1997 · Movie · 150 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Jodie Foster · Matthew McConaughey · James Woods · John Hurt

Synopsis Contact (1997) follows the journey of a dedicated scientist, Ellie Arroway, who has been captivated by the possibility of extraterrestrial life since her childhood, when she would mysteriously tune into distant voices on her father's shortwave radio. This fascination led...

6.5

36K votes

6.5

36K votes

Source Code

2011 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Duncan Jones

Cast Jake Gyllenhaal · Michelle Monaghan · Vera Farmiga · Jeffrey Wright

Synopsis Source Code (2011) follows the gripping tale of a decorated soldier, Captain Colter Stevens, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, who finds himself inhabiting the body of a stranger on a Chicago commuter train. The train he is on explodes, and he...

6.5

47K votes

6.5

47K votes

Radio

2003 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Michael Tollin

Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. · Ed Harris · Debra Winger · Alfre Woodard

Synopsis Radio (2003) is a heartwarming drama that tells the story of James Robert "Radio" Kennedy, a man with intellectual disabilities, portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. The film follows the life of Radio, who becomes a beloved figure in his small...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

42

2013 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Chadwick Boseman · Harrison Ford · Nicole Beharie · Christopher Meloni

Synopsis 42 (2013) chronicles the inspiring journey of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), the iconic baseball athlete who shattered Major League Baseball's racial divide by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, led by Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford). Robinson encountered significant racial prejudice from both...

6.4

4K votes

6.4

4K votes

Spider-Man (Spiderman)

2002 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Tobey Maguire · Kirsten Dunst · Willem Dafoe · James Franco

Synopsis Spider-Man (Spiderman) (2002) follows the journey of an ordinary high school student, Peter Parker, who undergoes a remarkable transformation after being bitten by a genetically altered arachnid. Following the tragic loss of his uncle Ben, who is brutally killed during...

6.4

92K votes

6.4

92K votes

Eight Below

2006 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Frank Marshall

Cast Paul Walker · Jason Biggs · Bruce Greenwood · Moon Bloodgood

Synopsis Eight Below (2006) is an inspiring tale of devotion and camaraderie set against the harsh backdrop of Antarctica. The narrative revolves around a scientific team that is compelled to abandon their cherished sled dogs due to an unforeseen incident and...

6.3

9K votes

6.3

9K votes

Allied

2016 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Brad Pitt · Marion Cotillard · Jared Harris · Daniel Betts

Synopsis Allied (2016) unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1942 during World War II. The narrative follows an Allied intelligence officer who, amidst the chaos of a perilous mission in North Africa, finds himself deeply in love with a French resistance...

6.2

15K votes

6.2

15K votes

What Lies Beneath

2000 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Harrison Ford · Michelle Pfeiffer · Diana Scarwid · Joe Morton

Synopsis What Lies Beneath (2000) follows the story of a suburban housewife, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, who finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Her husband, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a renowned scientist. The narrative takes a...

6.0

33K votes

6.0

33K votes

Here

2024 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Paul Bettany · Kelly Reilly

Synopsis Here (2024) unfolds within the confines of a single room, where multiple families spanning various generations have called it their home. This narrative weaves a tapestry of love, loss, joy, and the essence of life, transporting viewers from the distant...

6.0

3K votes

6.0

3K votes

Two-Fisted Tales (TV)

1992 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Richard Donner · Tom Holland · Robert Zemeckis

Cast William Sadler · David Morse · Neil Giuntoly · Roderick Cook

Synopsis Two-Fisted Tales (TV) (1992) is a television series that originated from a 1991 Fox television network pilot, inspired by the action-packed comics from the 1950s. After Fox declined the pilot, three standalone stories—Yellow, Showdown, and King of the Road—were enhanced...

5.9

203 votes

5.9

203 votes

Forget Paris

1995 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Billy Crystal

Cast Billy Crystal · Debra Winger · Joe Mantegna · Julie Kavner

Synopsis Forget Paris (1995) follows the story of a middle-aged couple, Andy (Joe Mantegna) and Liz (Cynthia Stevenson), who are on the brink of marriage. As they enjoy a pre-wedding dinner with friends, they are regaled with the tale of Mickey...

5.9

2K votes

5.9

2K votes

The Polar Express

2004 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Nona Gaye · Michael Jeter · Peter Scolari

Synopsis The Polar Express (2004) follows a young boy who, on a snowy Christmas Eve, eagerly awaits the magical sound of Santa's sleigh bells. As midnight approaches, he is astonished to see a magnificent black train, the Polar Express, pull up...

5.8

17K votes

5.8

17K votes

The Muppets

2011 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction James Bobin

Cast The Muppets · Jason Segel · Amy Adams · Chris Cooper

Synopsis The Muppets (2011) follows Walter, an ardent Muppet enthusiast, and his companions Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, as they uncover a sinister scheme by oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to demolish the Muppet Theater...

5.7

4K votes

5.7

4K votes

The Book of Eli

2010 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Albert Hughes · Allen Hughes

Cast Denzel Washington · Gary Oldman · Mila Kunis · Ray Stevenson

Synopsis The Book of Eli (2010) unfolds in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape, three decades after a catastrophic event known as the 'flash.' The narrative follows a solitary warrior who traverses the remnants of America, driven by a crucial mission: to safeguard...

5.6

31K votes

5.6

31K votes