Direction: Roland Emmerich
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Roland Emmerich. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 21
The Patriot
2000 · Movie · 158 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Mel Gibson · Heath Ledger · Joely Richardson · Jason Isaacs
Synopsis The Patriot (2000) is set in the year 1776 in South Carolina, where a former military hero, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), has chosen to abandon his fighting days to focus on raising his family in tranquility. On his expansive plantation,...
6.4
39K votes
6.4
39K votes
Stargate
1994 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast James Spader · Kurt Russell · Jaye Davidson · Viveca Lindfors
Synopsis Stargate (1994) follows the discovery of an ancient artifact in Egypt, which is revealed to be a sophisticated interstellar transportation system. This device, known as the Stargate, enables a team of U.S. military personnel and scientists to journey to a...
6.3
59K votes
6.3
59K votes
Anonymous
2011 · Movie · 130 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Rhys Ifans · Vanessa Redgrave · Joely Richardson · David Thewlis
Synopsis Anonymous (2011) is a gripping political thriller that delves into the intriguing question of who truly penned the renowned plays attributed to William Shakespeare. The narrative centers around Edward De Vere, the Earl of Oxford, and unfolds against the tumultuous...
6.2
5K votes
6.2
5K votes
Those About to Die
2024 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Robert Rodat · Roland Emmerich · Marco Kreuzpaintner
Cast Anthony Hopkins · Iwan Rheon · Tom Hughes · Sara Martins
Synopsis Those About to Die (2024) transports viewers to Rome in 79 A.D., where the heart of the Roman Empire pulsates with wealth and power, attracting a vast influx of slave laborers from the expanding empire to sustain its grandeur. The...
5.9
2K votes
5.9
2K votes
Midway
2019 · Movie · 138 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Ed Skrein · Woody Harrelson · Patrick Wilson · Luke Evans
Synopsis Midway (2019) chronicles the journey of U.S. Navy personnel, both sailors and aviators, as they endure the pivotal Battle of Midway during World War II. This significant naval confrontation in the Pacific Ocean unfolded from June 4 to June 7,...
5.8
6K votes
5.8
6K votes
The Day After Tomorrow
2004 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Dennis Quaid · Jake Gyllenhaal · Ian Holm · Emmy Rossum
Synopsis The Day After Tomorrow (2004) presents a world on the brink of catastrophe due to the devastating effects of climate change. As the planet's weather patterns spiral out of control, sending millions of frightened people fleeing towards the equator, renowned...
5.6
44K votes
5.6
44K votes
Independence Day
1996 · Movie · 145 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Will Smith · Jeff Goldblum · Bill Pullman · Mary McDonnell
Synopsis Independence Day (1996) follows a thrilling narrative where enigmatic and formidable extraterrestrials initiate a full-scale assault on humanity. The drama unfolds as colossal spacecraft materialize in the skies above Earth. Initially, awe and curiosity grip the world, but this quickly...
5.3
105K votes
5.3
105K votes
White House Down
2013 · Movie · 131 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Channing Tatum · Jamie Foxx · Maggie Gyllenhaal · James Woods
Synopsis White House Down (2013) follows Capitol Police officer John Cale (Channing Tatum), who has recently been turned down for a coveted position within the Secret Service, tasked with safeguarding US President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). To soften the blow to...
5.2
12K votes
5.2
12K votes
Making Contact
1985 · Movie · 94 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Joshua Morrell · Eva Kryll · Tammy Shields · Jan Zierold
Synopsis Making Contact (1985) follows the story of Joey, a young boy whose life takes a dramatic turn after the passing of his father. Joey begins to experience peculiar events, including the manifestation of mild telekinetic abilities. His life becomes even...
5.0
862 votes
5.0
862 votes
Ghost Chase
1987 · Movie · 107 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Jason Lively · Tim McDaniel · Jill Whitlow · Leonard Lansink
Synopsis Ghost Chase (1987) unfolds in a vintage Hollywood mansion where the essence of a long-serving family servant resides within an antique grandfather clock. When a film production company selects the mansion as a shooting location, the spirit seizes the opportunity...
5.0
593 votes
5.0
593 votes
Stonewall
2015 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Jeremy Irvine · Ron Perlman · Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Joey King
Synopsis Stonewall (2015) delves into the pivotal events surrounding the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which sparked the gay rights movement in New York City. The narrative focuses on Danny Winters, a young man who escapes to the city, leaving his sister behind....
5.0
208 votes
5.0
208 votes
2012
2009 · Movie · 158 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast John Cusack · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Amanda Peet · Oliver Platt
Synopsis 2012 (2009) is a thrilling journey into a global catastrophe that signals the end of the world as we know it, focusing on the valiant efforts of those who strive to survive. Long ago, the Mayan civilization gifted us with...
4.8
53K votes
4.8
53K votes
Universal Soldier
1992 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Jean-Claude Van Damme · Dolph Lundgren · Ally Walker · Ed O'Ross
Synopsis Universal Soldier (1992) follows the story of Luc Deveraux and Scott, two soldiers who met their end in the Vietnam War. However, their demise was not the end of their journey. The military, harboring a clandestine initiative, has found a...
4.8
16K votes
4.8
16K votes
10,000 B.C.
2008 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Steven Strait · Camilla Belle · Cliff Curtis · Omar Sharif
Synopsis 10,000 B.C. (2008) unfolds in an era when humans and animals lived in harmony and colossal mammals like the mammoth traversed the earth. This was a period when fundamental ideas and beliefs took shape, forever altering the course of humanity....
4.6
28K votes
4.6
28K votes
The Noah's Ark Principle
1984 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Richy Müller · Franz Buchrieser · Aviva Joel · Mathias Fuchs
Synopsis The Noah's Ark Principle (1984) is set in the late 20th century, where weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) have been decommissioned. However, various groups have sinister plans to repurpose a scientific space station as a formidable weapon against one another....
4.5
126 votes
4.5
126 votes
Moonfall
2022 · Movie · 130 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Halle Berry · Patrick Wilson · John Bradley · Charlie Plummer
Synopsis Moonfall (2022) A peculiar phenomenon dislodges the Moon from its Earth orbit, setting it on a devastating trajectory towards our planet. As the countdown to impact begins, NASA administrator and ex-astronaut Jo Fowler (Halle Berry) holds the solution to our...
4.4
7K votes
4.4
7K votes
Godzilla
1998 · Movie · 130 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Matthew Broderick · Jean Reno · Maria Pitillo · Hank Azaria
Synopsis Godzilla (1998) unleashes a colossal, destructive force upon New York City, as a gigantic, mutated reptile wreaks havoc on the urban landscape. This high-stakes, action-packed film, while boasting impressive special effects and a substantial budget, struggles with character development and...
4.3
29K votes
4.3
29K votes
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Michael Paré · Lisa Eichhorn · Dean Devlin · Brian Thompson
Synopsis Moon 44 (1990) is set in the year 2038, where Earth's mineral resources have been depleted, leading to intense conflicts in space over the remaining deposits on other planets and moons. In this dire scenario, a prominent mining corporation faces...
4.2
412 votes
4.2
412 votes
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016 · Movie · 119 min. · United States
Direction Roland Emmerich
Cast Jeff Goldblum · Liam Hemsworth · Bill Pullman · Maika Monroe
Synopsis Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) unfolds two decades following the initial extraterrestrial assault. Earth's inhabitants have harnessed the power of alien technology, believing they are prepared to thwart any future threats. However, a new wave of alien invaders emerges, challenging humanity's...
4.2
12K votes
4.2
12K votes
The Visitor
1997 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Dean Devlin · Roland Emmerich · Kevin Kerslake · Randy Zisk
Cast John Corbett · Grand L. Bush · Leon Rippy · John Storey
Synopsis The Visitor (1997) follows the extraordinary journey of Adam MacArthur, a man who vanished half a century ago in the enigmatic Bermuda Triangle. Now, he has mysteriously reappeared with a critical mission: to shield humanity from impending doom. Pursued relentlessly...
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