Direction: Jim McBride

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


Direction Neal Marlens · Carol Black · Michael Dinner · Daniel Stern

Cast Fred Savage · Dan Lauria · Jason Hervey · Alley Mills

Synopsis The Wonder Years (TV Series) (1988) is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous late 1960s and 1970s, spanning 6 seasons and 115 episodes. The narrative revolves around Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage), a young adolescent navigating life in a peaceful...

7.0

49K votes

7.0

49K votes

The Big Easy

1986 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Dennis Quaid · Ellen Barkin · Ned Beatty · Ebbe Roe Smith

Synopsis The Big Easy (1986) unfolds in the vibrant and mysterious city of New Orleans, where a sophisticated detective finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime and romance. His probe into a high-stakes gangland murder draws the unwelcome attention...

6.0

883 votes

6.0

883 votes

5.7

5K votes

The Informant

1997 · Movie · 108 min. · Ireland

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Cary Elwes · Timothy Dalton · Anthony Brophy · Maria Lennon

Synopsis The Informant (1997) centers around a former IRA assassin who strikes a bargain with the Ulster police, divulging the identities of his associates. This decision brands him and his family as traitors to the Irish cause. His wife, however, initially...

5.4

68 votes

5.4

68 votes

Breathless

1983 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Richard Gere · Valérie Kaprisky · Art Metrano · John P. Ryan

Synopsis Breathless (1983) is a film that endeavors to recreate the essence of Jean-Luc Godard's iconic nouvelle vague masterpiece, Á Bout de souffle. The story revolves around Jesse (Richard Gere), a fugitive on the run after being implicated in the murder...

5.3

1K votes

5.3

1K votes

4.8

51 votes

Uncovered

1994 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Kate Beckinsale · John Wood · Sinead Cusack · Paudge Behan

Synopsis Uncovered (1994) follows Julia (Kate Beckinsale), a dedicated art restorer, as she meticulously works on a fifteenth-century painting. Her job involves not only the physical restoration but also thorough research and detective work. When she uncovers a previously unseen Latin...

4.5

4K votes

4.5

4K votes

Dead by Midnight (TV)

1997 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Timothy Hutton · Suzy Amis · John Glover · Max Wright

Synopsis Dead by Midnight (TV) (1997) follows John Larkin (Timothy Hutton), who appears to have a perfect life with a successful career, a lovely home, and a happy marriage. However, John has always felt that something is amiss. His suspicions are...

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Glen and Randa

1971 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Steve Curry · Shelley Plimpton · Woody Chambliss · Garry Goodrow

Synopsis Glen and Randa (1971) follows two young individuals, Glen and Randa, who are part of a secluded tribe residing in a rural region, many years after a nuclear war has left the world in ruins. Unaware of the broader world,...

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Blood Ties (TV)

1991 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Harley Venton · Patrick Bauchau · Kim Johnston Ulrich · Michelle Johnson

Synopsis Blood Ties (TV) (1991) follows the Carpathian family, who have seamlessly integrated into contemporary society and developed the ability to manage their craving for human blood. Despite their efforts to control their primal instincts, they find themselves unexpectedly pursued by...

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Direction Jim McBride

Cast W. Earl Brown · Dedee Pfeiffer · Zachary Throne · Tim Kelleher

Synopsis Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back (TV) (2000) chronicles the life of Marvin Lee Aday, a towering figure from Texas, who grows up under the shadow of his alcoholic, abusive father and a mother succumbing to cancer. Plagued by his...

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Welcome to São Paulo

2004 · Documentary · 100 min. · Brazil

Direction Leon Cakoff · Wolfgang Becker · Renata de Almeida · María de Medeiros

Synopsis Welcome to São Paulo (2004) presents a multifaceted portrait of the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, as captured by the unique perspectives of 13 different directors. Each filmmaker brings their own distinctive style and narrative approach to the table, offering...

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