Direction: James Gray

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


We Own the Night

2007 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Mark Wahlberg · Robert Duvall · Eva Mendes

Synopsis We Own the Night (2007) follows the story of Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix), a successful nightclub manager in the bustling late-1980s New York City nightlife, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of crime and corruption as the Russian...

6.6

19K votes

6.6

19K votes

Two Lovers

2008 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Gwyneth Paltrow · Vinessa Shaw · Isabella Rossellini

Synopsis Two Lovers (2008) follows Leonard Kraditor, a man struggling to find his place in life after his fiancée's departure, living with his immigrant parents in Brooklyn. He works at their dry cleaners and pursues photography as a hobby, feeling aimless...

6.6

15K votes

6.6

15K votes

Little Odessa

1994 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Tim Roth · Edward Furlong · Moira Kelly · Vanessa Redgrave

Synopsis Little Odessa (1994) follows the story of Joshua, a ruthless assassin who finds himself back in his childhood neighborhood of Brighton Beach for a new assignment. The film delves into the emotional turmoil and psychological struggles he faces as he...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Armageddon Time

2022 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Michael Banks Repeta · Anne Hathaway · Jeremy Strong · Anthony Hopkins

Synopsis Armageddon Time (2022) is a deeply personal narrative that delves into the experiences of a young boy navigating the complexities of life in the mid-1980s within the vibrant and diverse borough of Queens, New York. The film offers a poignant...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

The Yards

2000 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Mark Wahlberg · Joaquin Phoenix · Charlize Theron · James Caan

Synopsis The Yards (2000) follows the story of Leo Handler, who, upon his release from prison, finds himself entangled in the corrupt world of New York City's subway car repair contracts. His aunt is married to Frank Olchin, a powerful contractor...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

The Immigrant

2013 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Marion Cotillard · Joaquin Phoenix · Jeremy Renner · Angela Sarafyan

Synopsis The Immigrant (2013) follows the journey of Ewa Cybulski and her sister Magda, who embark on a voyage from Poland to New York in 1920, hoping to find a fresh start and the American dream. Upon arrival at Ellis Island,...

6.1

6K votes

6.1

6K votes

The Lost City of Z

2016 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Charlie Hunnam · Sienna Miller · Tom Holland · Robert Pattinson

Synopsis The Lost City of Z (2016) follows the journey of renowned explorer Percy Fawcett, who ventured into the dense Amazon rainforests of Brazil in 1925. His mission was to chart the uncharted territories, and despite being weakened by malaria, he...

5.9

12K votes

5.9

12K votes

Ad Astra

2019 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction James Gray

Cast Brad Pitt · Tommy Lee Jones · Donald Sutherland · Ruth Negga

Synopsis Ad Astra (2019) follows the journey of a dedicated space explorer who ventures to the farthest reaches of the solar system in search of his missing father. Along the way, he stumbles upon enigmatic revelations that put the very existence...

5.8

24K votes

5.8

24K votes

Direction Aaron Guzikowski · James Gray · Terry McDonough · Lodge Kerrigan

Cast Jason Momoa · Annalise Basso · Antoni Corone · Allie Gonino

Synopsis The Red Road (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping drama that spans two seasons and 12 episodes. The narrative centers on a sheriff who is torn between his duty to uphold the law and his personal life, as he navigates...

5.6

174 votes

5.6

174 votes

Direction James Gray

Cast James Marsden · Jocelin Donahue · Greg Collins · Ariebella Makana

Synopsis Taco Bell: Nacho Fries: Retrieval (S) (2019) follows the extraordinary journey of a dedicated individual who embarks on a mission to recover the beloved Nacho Fries after they mysteriously disappear from Taco Bell. This thrilling adventure takes the protagonist to...

3.8

41 votes

3.8

41 votes

Welcome Back Future (S)

2021 · Movie · 1 min. · Italy

Direction James Gray

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio

Synopsis Welcome Back Future (S) (2021) presents a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of contemporary global challenges. The film underscores the urgent need for collective action to pave the way for a more promising and sustainable tomorrow. Leonardo DiCaprio extends...

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Direction James Gray

Cast Adam Driver · Jeremy Strong · Anne Hathaway

Synopsis Paper Tiger (2026) delves into the lives of two siblings striving for the American Dream, only to find themselves ensnared in a deceitful plot that seems almost too perfect. As they attempt to steer through a perilous landscape filled with...

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Direction James Gray

Synopsis The Lockerbie Bombing (2013) delves into the catastrophic events of a December evening in 1988, mere days before Christmas, when one of the most devastating air tragedies in history unfolded over Scotland. Pan Am Flight 103, with 259 passengers and...

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Direction James Gray

Synopsis Cowboys and Angels (S) (1991) follows the journey of a seasoned private investigator tasked with the mission of locating and returning a 16-year-old girl who has run away from home. However, his resolve is tested when he witnesses the girl's...

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