Cinematography: Alexander Gruszynski

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


For Colored Girls

2010 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Tyler Perry

Cast Whoopi Goldberg · Thandie Newton · Janet Jackson · Kerry Washington

Synopsis For Colored Girls (2010) is a poignant drama that delves into the lives of eight unnamed African American women, each grappling with their own unique struggles and triumphs. The film, adapted from Ntozake Shange's acclaimed choreopoem, offers a raw and...

6.2

78 votes

6.2

78 votes

Five Fingers

2006 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Laurence Malkin

Cast Laurence Fishburne · Ryan Phillippe · Gina Torres · Colm Meaney

Synopsis Five Fingers (2006) follows the gripping tale of a Dutch national who travels to Morocco to support the establishment of a food charity. His mission takes a dramatic turn when he is unexpectedly seized by a ruthless terrorist, portrayed by...

6.0

612 votes

6.0

612 votes

Threesome

1994 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Lara Flynn Boyle · Stephen Baldwin · Josh Charles · Alexis Arquette

Synopsis Threesome (1994) follows the story of Alex, a young woman who finds herself unexpectedly sharing a college dorm suite with two male students, Stuart and Eddy. Despite the initial challenges, the trio eventually forms a strong bond. However, romantic tensions...

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

Surviving (TV)

1985 · Movie · 143 min. · United States

Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Ellen Burstyn · Molly Ringwald · River Phoenix · Marsha Mason

Synopsis Surviving (TV) (1985) follows the tumultuous journey of Rick, a 17-year-old golden boy pressured by his father to follow in his footsteps and become a doctor. Meanwhile, Lonnie, a 16-year-old girl recently released from a sanatorium after a suicide attempt,...

5.7

34 votes

5.7

34 votes

The Pagemaster

1994 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Joe Johnston · Pixote Hunt

Cast Macaulay Culkin · Christopher Lloyd · Ed Begley Jr. · Mel Harris

Synopsis The Pagemaster (1994) follows the tale of a young boy named Richard Tyler, who seeks refuge from a storm inside a local library. While exploring the library's rotunda, Tyler suffers a fall and loses consciousness. Upon regaining awareness, he embarks...

5.7

5K votes

5.7

5K votes

Cast a Deadly Spell (TV)

1991 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Fred Ward · Julianne Moore · David Warner · Clancy Brown

Synopsis Cast a Deadly Spell (TV) (1991) is set in an alternate 1940s world where magic is an everyday part of life. The story follows a tough, no-nonsense private investigator who is tasked with solving the mysterious disappearance of a powerful...

Max

5.6

295 votes

5.6

295 votes

54

1998 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Mark Christopher

Cast Ryan Phillippe · Neve Campbell · Salma Hayek · Mike Myers

Synopsis 54 (1998) follows the journey of Shane O'Shea, a young man who catches the eye of Steve Rubell, the visionary behind New York's legendary STUDIO 54 disco. Rubell, portrayed by Mike Myers, selects Shane from the crowd eager to enter...

5.6

6K votes

5.6

6K votes

By Dawn's Early Light (TV)

1990 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jack Sholder

Cast Powers Boothe · Rebecca De Mornay · James Earl Jones · Martin Landau

Synopsis By Dawn's Early Light (TV) (1990) follows the intense narrative of a nuclear bomber crew tasked with a critical mission against the Soviet Union. Simultaneously, the President of the United States faces a race against time to regain command of...

5.6

22 votes

5.6

22 votes

Promised Land

1987 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Michael Hoffman

Cast Kiefer Sutherland · Meg Ryan · Jason Gedrick · Tracy Pollan

Synopsis Promised Land (1987) is a raw and unfiltered drama that chronicles the post-graduation journey of two former high school classmates, Hancock, a talented basketball player, and Danny, a socially awkward individual who has become a wanderer. As the inaugural film...

5.5

137 votes

5.5

137 votes

Tremors

1990 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Ron Underwood

Cast Kevin Bacon · Fred Ward · Finn Carter · Michael Gross

Synopsis Tremors (1990) follows the harrowing tale of two rural laborers, Earl Basset and Valentine McKee, who uncover a horrifying secret about their isolated town of Perfection, Nevada. The town is plagued by colossal, subterranean, flesh-eating creatures that lurk beneath the...

5.4

12K votes

5.4

12K votes

I Like It Like That

1994 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

5.2

42 votes

5.2

42 votes

Hamlet 2

2008 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Steve Coogan · Catherine Keener · Elisabeth Shue · David Arquette

Synopsis Hamlet 2 (2008) follows the story of a dedicated high school drama teacher who is determined to inspire his students and rescue his struggling department. In a creative and unconventional move, he decides to write a modern sequel to Shakespeare's...

Max

5.1

442 votes

5.1

442 votes

Ideal Home

2018 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Steve Coogan · Paul Rudd · Jake McDorman · Jesse Luken

Synopsis Ideal Home (2018) follows the story of Erasmus and Paul, portrayed by Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd, who are a quarrelsome gay couple. Their world is flipped upside down when a 10-year-old boy arrives at their doorstep, asserting that he...

5.1

279 votes

5.1

279 votes

Nancy Drew

2007 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Emma Roberts · Josh Flitter · Max Thieriot · Rachael Leigh Cook

Synopsis Nancy Drew (2007) centers around the titular character, Nancy, portrayed by Emma Roberts, who joins her father, Carson Drew (Tate Donovan), on a business excursion to Los Angeles. During her stay, Nancy uncovers clues related to an unsolved crime involving...

5.0

459 votes

5.0

459 votes

Barefoot

2014 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Fleming

Cast Evan Rachel Wood · Scott Speedman · Treat Williams · Kate Burton

Synopsis Barefoot (2014) follows Jay (Scott Speedman), the estranged son of a prosperous family, who crosses paths with Daisy (Evan Rachel Wood), a young psychiatric patient with a free-spirited yet sheltered upbringing. Jay brings Daisy home for his brother's wedding, aiming...

5.0

1K votes

5.0

1K votes

Good Deeds

2012 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Tyler Perry

Cast Tyler Perry · Thandie Newton · Gabrielle Union · Rebecca Romijn

Synopsis Good Deeds (2012) follows the story of a wealthy individual, Perry, who finds himself in a complex emotional situation just as he is about to tie the knot. As he prepares for his impending nuptials, Perry begins to experience unexpected...

4.9

72 votes

4.9

72 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

The Brothers

2001 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

4.8

90 votes

4.8

90 votes

Stone Cold

1991 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Craig R. Baxley

Cast Brian Bosworth · Lance Henriksen · Illana Diamant · William Forsythe

Synopsis Stone Cold (1991) follows the story of Joe Huff, a tenacious and independent law enforcement officer known for his ability to seamlessly integrate into perilous biker gangs. The FBI coerces Joe into an undercover assignment aimed at securing convictions against...

4.7

685 votes

4.7

685 votes

This Christmas

2007 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Preston A. Whitmore II

Cast Laz Alonso · Sharon Leal · Columbus Short · Idris Elba

Synopsis This Christmas (2007) is a heartwarming holiday drama that revolves around the Whitfield family as they reunite for their first festive gathering in four years. The story unfolds with a mix of joy, tension, and emotional revelations as the family...

4.7

104 votes

4.7

104 votes