Cinematography: Donald Peterman

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


Rich and Famous

1981 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor

Cast Jacqueline Bisset · Candice Bergen · Meg Ryan · David Selby

Synopsis Rich and Famous (1981) follows the enduring bond between Merry Noel (Candice Bergen) and Liz Hamilton (Jacqueline Bisset), who first meet as college roommates. Their friendship remains strong over the years, despite their divergent paths. Liz gains recognition as a...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Men in Black (MIB)

1997 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast Tommy Lee Jones · Will Smith · Linda Fiorentino · Vincent D'Onofrio

Synopsis Men in Black (MIB) (1997) follows NYPD officer James Edwards III, who encounters a bizarre suspect with two sets of eyes and an unusual weapon during a chase. After the incident, he is approached by a mysterious agent named K,...

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6.2

138K votes

6.2

138K votes

Cocoon

1985 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Steve Guttenberg · Brian Dennehy · Don Ameche · Jessica Tandy

Synopsis Cocoon (1985) follows the story of Jack Bonner, a boat captain who is hired by a group of enigmatic individuals to retrieve peculiar objects from the depths of the Florida coast. The objects, supposedly giant sea anemones, are actually cocoons...

6.2

14K votes

6.2

14K votes

Point Break

1991 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Kathryn Bigelow

Cast Keanu Reeves · Patrick Swayze · Gary Busey · Lori Petty

Synopsis Point Break (1991) follows the story of Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), a dedicated FBI Special Agent. Utah is paired with the seasoned and intensely committed Agent Angelo Pappas (Gary Busey). Their mission is to unravel a series of high-stakes robberies...

6.2

52K votes

6.2

52K votes

Direction Leonard Nimoy

Cast William Shatner · Leonard Nimoy · DeForest Kelley · James Doohan

Synopsis Star Trek IV. The Voyage Home (1986) is set in the 23rd Century, where an enigmatic extraterrestrial force endangers Earth by vaporizing its oceans and decimating its atmosphere. In a desperate bid to rescue humanity, Captain Kirk and his team...

6.1

4K votes

6.1

4K votes

Get Shorty

1995 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast John Travolta · Gene Hackman · René Russo · Danny DeVito

Synopsis Get Shorty (1995) follows the story of Chili Palmer, a Miami-based mob enforcer who collects debts for the ruthless Ray Bones. When Ray sends Chili to Las Vegas to retrieve a substantial debt, Chili's path crosses with that of Harry...

6.0

15K votes

6.0

15K votes

Mass Appeal

1984 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Glenn Jordan

Cast Jack Lemmon · Zeljko Ivanek · Charles Durning · Louise Latham

Synopsis Mass Appeal (1984) centers around a charismatic priest in Connecticut who takes it upon himself to protect a rebellious seminarian from the harsh judgment of a strict monsignor. The film explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the complexities of religious...

5.9

111 votes

5.9

111 votes

Direction John Hughes

Cast Steve Martin · John Candy · Laila Robins · Lyman Ward

Synopsis Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a man determined to return home to Chicago from a business trip in New York City for Thanksgiving. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he is rerouted to...

5.9

5K votes

5.9

5K votes

Flashdance

1983 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Adrian Lyne

Cast Jennifer Beals · Michael Nouri · Lilia Skala · Sunny Johnson

Synopsis Flashdance (1983) follows the journey of a determined young woman, Alex, portrayed by Jennifer Beals, who aspires to become a professional ballet dancer. To make ends meet, she works as a welder during the day and performs as an exotic...

5.8

46K votes

5.8

46K votes

When a Stranger Calls

1979 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Fred Walton

Cast Charles Durning · Carol Kane · Colleen Dewhurst · Tony Beckley

Synopsis When a Stranger Calls (1979) follows the harrowing experience of a young babysitter who is tormented by a mysterious caller who repeatedly asks, "Have you checked the children?" The film masterfully builds tension as the babysitter, isolated in a large,...

5.8

737 votes

5.8

737 votes

Mr. Saturday Night

1992 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Billy Crystal

Cast Billy Crystal · David Paymer · Julie Warner · Helen Hunt

Synopsis Mr. Saturday Night (1992) is a 1992 comedy-drama film that showcases Billy Crystal's multifaceted talent as a co-writer, director, and lead actor. The story revolves around Buddy Young Jr., an aging comedian whose sharp wit and quick one-liners are overshadowed...

5.7

162 votes

5.7

162 votes

American Flyers

1985 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction John Badham

Cast Kevin Costner · David Marshall Grant · Rae Dawn Chong · Alexandra Paul

Synopsis American Flyers (1985) follows the story of two brothers, Marcus and David, portrayed by Kevin Costner and David Marshall Grant respectively, who have grown apart due to the tragic loss of their father. Marcus, a rebellious bicycle racer and physician,...

5.5

360 votes

5.5

360 votes

Addams Family Values

1993 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast Anjelica Huston · Raul Julia · Christopher Lloyd · Christina Ricci

Synopsis Addams Family Values (1993) follows the eccentric Addams clan as they navigate the challenges of a new family addition. Pugsley and Wednesday Addams are less than thrilled with the arrival of their new baby brother, Pubert. Morticia feels restless, and...

5.4

13K votes

5.4

13K votes

5.2

557 votes

Splash

1984 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Tom Hanks · Daryl Hannah · Eugene Levy · John Candy

Synopsis Splash (1984) follows the story of a solitary New York bachelor, portrayed by Tom Hanks, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a captivating enigma, played by Daryl Hannah. Little does he know, his newfound love interest is...

5.0

20K votes

5.0

20K votes

Speechless

1994 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Ron Underwood

Cast Geena Davis · Michael Keaton · Christopher Reeve · Bonnie Bedelia

Synopsis Speechless (1994) follows the romantic journey of two individuals who craft political speeches for a living. As they cross paths and develop feelings for each other, they remain blissfully unaware that their professional loyalties lie with opposing political candidates. This...

5.0

547 votes

5.0

547 votes

She's Having a Baby

1988 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction John Hughes

Cast Kevin Bacon · Elizabeth McGovern · Alec Baldwin · Isabel García Lorca

Synopsis She's Having a Baby (1988) follows the journey of Jack (Kevin Bacon) and Kristy (Elizabeth McGovern), a young couple navigating the complexities of married life. As newlyweds, they find themselves somewhat unprepared for the responsibilities and expectations that come with...

4.9

842 votes

4.9

842 votes

She's Out of Control

1989 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Stan Dragoti

Cast Tony Danza · Ami Dolenz · Catherine Hicks · Wallace Shawn

Synopsis She's Out of Control (1989) follows the story of Doug Simpson, a single father raising his two daughters, Katie and Bonnie. Upon turning 15, Katie decides to undergo a transformation at a beauty salon while her father is away on...

4.6

62 votes

4.6

62 votes

Mighty Joe Young

1998 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Ron Underwood

Cast Bill Paxton · Charlize Theron · Rade Serbedzija · Naveen Andrews

Synopsis Mighty Joe Young (1998) follows the journey of a gentle giant gorilla who is transported to the United States for his own protection. However, his new life takes a dramatic turn when he escapes and finds himself in the bustling...

4.5

12K votes

4.5

12K votes