Direction: Tom Shadyac

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


I Am

2010 · Documentary · 78 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Synopsis I Am (2010) follows director Tom Shadyac as he engages in profound conversations with a variety of intellectuals and spiritual leaders. The documentary delves into the core issues plaguing our world and explores potential solutions to enhance both our global...

7.1

90 votes

7.1

90 votes

Brian Banks

2018 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Aldis Hodge · Greg Kinnear · Sherri Shepherd · Melanie Liburd

Synopsis Brian Banks (2018) follows the inspiring journey of a promising football star whose aspirations to join the NFL are abruptly shattered when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. After being sentenced to prison, he must...

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6.6

64 votes

6.6

64 votes

Patch Adams

1998 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Robin Williams · Monica Potter · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Bob Gunton

Synopsis Patch Adams (1998) follows the inspiring journey of a unique medical student, Patch Adams, portrayed by Robin Williams. This film, rooted in a true story, delves into the life of a nonconformist who challenges the traditional norms of the medical...

6.5

20K votes

6.5

20K votes

Dragonfly

2002 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Kevin Costner · Susanna Thompson · Joe Morton · Ron Rifkin

Synopsis Dragonfly (2002) opens with vivid, verdant aerial shots of the Venezuelan jungle, juxtaposed against the grim, urban landscape of Chicago, where Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) works in the emergency room of Chicago Memorial Hospital. His wife, Emily Darrow (Susanna...

5.7

15K votes

5.7

15K votes

Bruce Almighty

2003 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Jim Carrey · Jennifer Aniston · Morgan Freeman · Eddie Jemison

Synopsis Bruce Almighty (2003) follows the journey of Bruce Nolan, portrayed by Jim Carrey, a charismatic yet dissatisfied "human interest" television reporter based in Buffalo, New York. Despite his professional success and the affection of his girlfriend Grace, played by Jennifer...

5.5

56K votes

5.5

56K votes

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Jim Carrey · Sean Young · Courteney Cox · Tone Loc

Synopsis Ace Ventura, Pet Detective (1994) follows the eccentric and outrageous adventures of Ace Ventura, a unique individual who has carved out a niche for himself as the sole pet detective in the business. When the Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot and...

5.4

38K votes

5.4

38K votes

Liar Liar

1997 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Jim Carrey · Maura Tierney · Jennifer Tilly · Cary Elwes

Synopsis Liar Liar (1997) follows the story of a slick, charismatic divorce lawyer who has a knack for spinning tales that captivate juries. However, his young son, Max, is tired of his father's constant deceit. When the lawyer skips Max's birthday...

5.4

42K votes

5.4

42K votes

Evan Almighty

2007 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Steve Carell · Morgan Freeman · Lauren Graham · John Goodman

Synopsis Evan Almighty (2007) follows Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) as he transitions from a local TV reporter to a newly elected congressman in Washington D.C., leaving behind his life in Buffalo, New York, with his wife (Lauren Graham) and their three...

4.2

16K votes

4.2

16K votes

The Nutty Professor

1996 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast Eddie Murphy · Jada Pinkett Smith · James Coburn · Larry Miller

Synopsis The Nutty Professor (1996) follows the story of Professor Sherman Klump, portrayed by Eddie Murphy, a kind-hearted yet significantly overweight university professor specializing in genetic research focused on metabolism and weight loss. Despite his struggles in everyday life, Sherman is...

4.1

23K votes

4.1

23K votes

Direction Tom Shadyac

Cast William Ragsdale · Christopher Daniel Barnes · Larry Miller · Andrea Elson

Synopsis Frankenstein: The College Years (TV) (1991) follows the comedic misadventures of Mark, a college student who inherits the key to his late professor's secret laboratory. Alongside his friend Jay, Mark discovers the centuries-old body of Frankenstein's monster and inadvertently brings...

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