Direction: Nicholas Meyer

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Nicholas Meyer. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Peter Medak · Gilbert Cates · Graeme Clifford · Robert Iscove

Cast Shelley Duvall · John Achorn · Patrick DeSantis · David McCharen

Synopsis Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) (1982) aired from 1982 to 1987, spanning 6 seasons and 27 episodes. During an era dominated by low-budget children's shows and product-driven cartoons, this series aimed to deliver top-tier, classic entertainment tailored for young audiences....

6.4

119 votes

6.4

119 votes

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast William Shatner · Leonard Nimoy · DeForest Kelley · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) follows the story of Admiral Kirk, now an instructor at Starfleet Academy, and Captain Spock, who serves as a cadet training officer and commands the U.S.S. Enterprise. Simultaneously, scientists on Space Station...

6.4

5K votes

6.4

5K votes

Time After Time

1979 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Malcolm McDowell · David Warner · Mary Steenburgen · Charles Cioffi

Synopsis Time After Time (1979) follows the thrilling journey of renowned Victorian-era author H.G. Wells and the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper as they traverse through time, landing in the vibrant city of late 1970s San Francisco. While Wells is...

6.4

3K votes

6.4

3K votes

The Day After (TV)

1983 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Jason Robards · JoBeth Williams · Steve Guttenberg · John Cullum

Synopsis The Day After (TV) (1983) unfolds in the mid-1980s, as escalating tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach a boiling point. Soviet forces amass at the border of West Berlin and subsequently invade West Germany with a formidable...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast William Shatner · Leonard Nimoy · DeForest Kelley · Walter Koenig

Synopsis Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) follows the legendary crew of the Enterprise-A as they embark on their last mission. The Klingon Empire, a longstanding adversary of the Federation, faces an environmental catastrophe when their moon Praxis explodes, threatening...

6.1

4K votes

6.1

4K votes

Vendetta (TV)

1999 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Christopher Walken · Luke Askew · Clancy Brown · Alessandro Colla

Synopsis Vendetta (TV) (1999) is a gripping drama inspired by a true story of power, corruption, and murder. The film features Christopher Walken and delves into the events surrounding the largest lynching in American history. The narrative unfolds with a focus...

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5.9

111 votes

5.9

111 votes

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Eric Idle · Peter Blais · Peter Boretski · James Edmond

Synopsis The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Faerie Tale Theatre Series) (TV) (1985) presents a cautionary tale about the importance of keeping promises. Inspired by Robert Browning's poem, this television adaptation features Eric Idle from Monty Python as the enigmatic Piper. The...

5.5

187 votes

5.5

187 votes

The Deceivers

1988 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Saeed Jaffrey · Shashi Kapoor · Helena Mitchell

Synopsis The Deceivers (1988) is set in 1825 India, a land gripped by fear due to a secretive cult's violent activities. The cult's followers ruthlessly eliminate anyone who opposes their sinister schemes. William Savage, a British-Indian company's tax collector, stumbles upon...

5.1

92 votes

5.1

92 votes

Company Business

1991 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Gene Hackman · Mikhail Baryshnikov · Kurtwood Smith · Terry O'Quinn

Synopsis Company Business (1991) follows the story of a former CIA operative who has transitioned into the realm of corporate espionage. His most recent assignment was for a cosmetics company. The CIA summons him back into action to facilitate the exchange...

5.1

347 votes

5.1

347 votes

Volunteers

1985 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Tom Hanks · John Candy · Rita Wilson · Tim Thomerson

Synopsis Volunteers (1985) follows the story of Lawrence, a privileged young man burdened by a significant debt and a less-than-stellar accent. When his father declines to assist him financially, Lawrence flees his creditors by boarding a Peace Corps flight to Southeast...

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4.7

428 votes

4.7

428 votes