Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus

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


The Captain

2017 · Movie · 118 min. · Germany

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Max Hubacher · Milan Peschel · Frederick Lau · Bernd Hölscher

Synopsis The Captain (2017) is a chilling tale inspired by actual events, centering around Willi Herold (Max Hubacher), a German soldier who flees his post during the final, chaotic days of World War II. While wandering, he encounters an unoccupied Nazi...

6.7

5K votes

6.7

5K votes

The Book Thief

2013 · Movie · 131 min. · United States

Direction Brian Percival

Cast Sophie Nélisse · Geoffrey Rush · Emily Watson · Nico Liersch

Synopsis The Book Thief (2013) unfolds during the tumultuous World War II period, with Death serving as the narrator. The narrative revolves around Liesel Meminger, a young girl who, at the tender age of nine, is sent to reside with a...

6.6

25K votes

6.6

25K votes

Sex and the City (TV Series)

1998 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Darren Star · Michael Patrick King · Allen Coulter · Michael Engler

Cast Sarah Jessica Parker · Kim Cattrall · Kristin Davis · Cynthia Nixon

Synopsis Sex and the City (TV Series) (1998) is a beloved American television comedy-drama that aired from 1998 to 2004, spanning six seasons and 94 episodes. The series, created by Darren Star and produced by HBO, delves into the lives of...

6.3

54K votes

6.3

54K votes

The Secret Lives of Dentists

2002 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Campbell Scott · Hope Davis · Denis Leary · Robin Tunney

Synopsis The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002) follows the story of David and Dana Hurst, a married couple who are both dentists and have three children. Tensions escalate when David starts to suspect Dana of infidelity. As his suspicions grow, he...

6.3

88 votes

6.3

88 votes

Definitely, Maybe

2008 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Adam Brooks

Cast Ryan Reynolds · Abigail Breslin · Isla Fisher · Rachel Weisz

Synopsis Definitely, Maybe (2008) follows Will Hayes, a recently divorced 30-something father living in Manhattan, as he navigates his daughter Maya's curiosity about his life before marriage. Maya, eager to understand her parents' journey, prompts Will to recount his past, beginning...

6.2

10K votes

6.2

10K votes

The Time Traveler's Wife

2009 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Eric Bana · Rachel McAdams · Ron Livingston · Arliss Howard

Synopsis The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) is a heartfelt romantic drama centered around a Chicago librarian, Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana), who is afflicted with a unique genetic condition that compels him to involuntarily journey through time. This unpredictable trait significantly complicates...

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6.1

10K votes

6.1

10K votes

Marley & Me

2008 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction David Frankel

Cast Owen Wilson · Jennifer Aniston · Alan Arkin · Eric Dane

Synopsis Marley & Me (2008) follows the journey of newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan as they trade the cold winters of Michigan for the sunny shores of West Palm Beach, Florida. Starting fresh with new jobs at rival local newspapers and...

6.0

14K votes

6.0

14K votes

Red

2010 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Bruce Willis · John Malkovich · Morgan Freeman · Helen Mirren

Synopsis Red (2010) follows the thrilling escapades of Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich), and Victoria (Helen Mirren), who were once the CIA's most elite operatives. However, the sensitive information they possess has now made them prime targets...

6.0

27K votes

6.0

27K votes

The One and Only Ivan

2020 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Thea Sharrock

Cast Bryan Cranston · Phillipa Soo · Ariana Greenblatt · Eleanor Matsuura

Synopsis The One and Only Ivan (2020) follows the journey of a gorilla named Ivan who, with the assistance of an elephant named Stella, attempts to reconstruct his past while devising a strategy to break free from his confined environment.

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

One Chance

2013 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Frankel

Cast James Corden · Alexandra Roach · Julie Walters · Colm Meaney

Synopsis One Chance (2013) is a heartwarming comedy that revolves around the inspiring journey of a hopeful singer who rises to fame through a reality television competition. The film is based on the genuine account of Paul Potts, a timid and...

5.7

1K votes

5.7

1K votes

Flightplan

2005 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Jodie Foster · Peter Sarsgaard · Sean Bean · Erika Christensen

Synopsis Flightplan (2005) follows Kyle Pratt (Jodie Foster), a grieving mother traveling from Berlin to New York on a cutting-edge 474 aircraft. At an altitude of 40,000 feet, her six-year-old daughter, Julia, inexplicably disappears. Already reeling from her husband's sudden death,...

5.7

22K votes

5.7

22K votes

The Devil Wears Prada

2006 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction David Frankel

Cast Anne Hathaway · Meryl Streep · Stanley Tucci · Simon Baker

Synopsis The Devil Wears Prada (2006) plunges into the whirlwind of New York's fashion scene, where Runway magazine reigns supreme. Led by the iron-fisted Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the publication is a formidable challenge for any aspiring fashion professional. Recent graduate...

5.6

35K votes

5.6

35K votes

Hope Springs

2012 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction David Frankel

Cast Meryl Streep · Tommy Lee Jones · Steve Carell · Elisabeth Shue

Synopsis Hope Springs (2012) follows a long-married pair, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep, as they embark on a transformative journey. The couple, after three decades together, participates in an intensive therapy retreat to evaluate and potentially revitalize their...

5.6

5K votes

5.6

5K votes

Insurgent

2015 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Shailene Woodley · Theo James · Kate Winslet · Naomi Watts

Synopsis Insurgent (2015) follows Beatrice Prior, now known as Tris, as she grapples with her personal struggles and intensifies her resistance against a formidable coalition that endangers her society's stability. In the aftermath of the events in the first film, Tris...

5.3

17K votes

5.3

17K votes

Lullaby

2014 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Levitas

Cast Garrett Hedlund · Richard Jenkins · Jessica Brown Findlay · Amy Adams

Synopsis Lullaby (2014) follows the journey of a young man residing in Los Angeles who has been disconnected from his affluent New York family for an extended period. Unexpectedly, he learns that his critically ill father wants to be removed from...

5.1

66 votes

5.1

66 votes

I Feel Pretty

2018 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Abby Kohn · Marc Silverstein

Cast Amy Schumer · Michelle Williams · Emily Ratajkowski · Adrian Martinez

Synopsis I Feel Pretty (2018) follows the journey of a woman who grapples with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy in her everyday life. After a peculiar accident, she awakens with a newfound belief that she is now the most stunning and...

4.9

3K votes

4.9

3K votes

Direction Erica Dunton · David Frankel · Jay Karas · Mark Polish

Cast Carlos Gómez · Dan Bucatinsky · Nathalie Kelley · Victor Rasuk

Synopsis The Baker and the Beauty (TV Series) (2020) follows the heartwarming tale of a humble baker who finds himself in an unexpected romance with a globally renowned celebrity. This captivating series, consisting of 9 episodes, is an American adaptation of...

4.8

47 votes

4.8

47 votes

Mr. Popper's Penguins

2011 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Mark Waters

Cast Jim Carrey · Carla Gugino · Madeline Carroll · Ophelia Lovibond

Synopsis Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) follows the journey of a high-powered real estate mogul whose life takes an unexpected turn when he inherits a group of six penguins. As he adapts to his new feathered family, he transforms his luxurious New...

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4.7

7K votes

4.7

7K votes

The Divergent Series: Allegiant

2016 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Shailene Woodley · Theo James · Naomi Watts · Ansel Elgort

Synopsis The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016) follows Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton as they embark on a journey beyond the confines of their enclosed society. After escaping their faction-based world, they are apprehended and placed under the guardianship of an enigmatic...

4.7

8K votes

4.7

8K votes

The Spiderwick Chronicles

2024 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Kat Coiro · Aron Eli Coleite · Michael Patrick Jann · Maurice Marable

Cast Hunter Dillon · Alyvia Alyn Lind · Jack Dylan Grazer · Joy Bryant

Synopsis The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024) follows the Grace siblings as they relocate to their family's historic estate, where they stumble upon a hidden, magical realm inhabited by faeries. As they delve deeper into their great-great uncle's past, they uncover a sinister...

4.7

45 votes

4.7

45 votes