Direction: Rick Rosenthal
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Rick Rosenthal. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 45
Direction Jana Sinyor · Chris Grismer · Philip Earnshaw · Holly Dale
Cast Erin Karpluk · Vinessa Antoine · John Boylan · Kathleen Laskey
Synopsis Being Erica (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of Erica Strange, a young woman grappling with the consequences of past mistakes. Her life takes a turn when she meets Dr. Tom, a therapist with a penchant for historical quotes. Erica...
6.6
541 votes
6.6
541 votes
Bad Boys
1983 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
Direction Rick Rosenthal
Cast Sean Penn · Reni Santoni · Jim Moody · Eric Gurry
Synopsis Bad Boys (1983) follows the story of Mick O'Brien, a rebellious teenager whose troublesome behavior leads to his confinement in a juvenile detention center. Within the facility, Mick quickly rises to prominence among his peers, the Juvenile Delinquents (JD's). However,...
6.6
998 votes
6.6
998 votes
Life on Mars (TV Series)
2008 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction Josh Appelbaum · André Nemec · Scott Rosenberg · Michael Katleman
Cast Jason O'Mara · Michael Imperioli · Gretchen Mol · Jonathan Murphy
Synopsis Life on Mars (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of a modern-day detective who, after a car accident, inexplicably finds himself transported back to the 1970s. This American adaptation of the BBC series spans 17 episodes, filled with intrigue and...
6.3
760 votes
6.3
760 votes
Greek (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction Patrick Sean Smith · Michael Lange · Patrick R. Norris · Nick Marck
Cast Spencer Grammer · Scott Michael Foster · Jacob Zachar · Amber Stevens
Synopsis Greek (TV Series) (2007) follows the journey of Rusty, a freshman who arrives at college determined to shed his high school image of a boring geek. He sets his sights on joining a fraternity and receives two offers: one from...
6.3
2K votes
6.3
2K votes
Reunion (TV Series)
2005 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Jon Harmon Feldman · Sara Goodman · Rick Rosenthal · Michael Katleman
Cast Gregory Harrison · Dave Annable · Alexa Davalos · Will Estes
Synopsis Reunion (TV Series) (2005) follows a group of six former classmates who reunite for their 20th high school anniversary. The celebration takes a dark turn when one of them is found dead, leaving the remaining friends as prime suspects. A...
6.2
69 votes
6.2
69 votes
Point Pleasant (TV Series)
2005 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction John McLaughlin · Marti Noxon · Tucker Gates · Rick Rosenthal
Cast Elisabeth Harnois · Grant Show · Sam Page · Aubrey Dollar
Synopsis Point Pleasant (TV Series) (2005) is a supernatural drama set in a quaint coastal town in New Jersey. The narrative unfolds as a sequence of inexplicable events commence following the arrival of an enigmatic teenage girl. This young woman seems...
5.9
53 votes
5.9
53 votes
Tru Calling (TV Series)
2003 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Jon Harmon Feldman · Phillip Noyce · Michael Katleman · Paul Shapiro
Cast Eliza Dushku · Shawn Reaves · Zach Galifianakis · A.J. Cook
Synopsis Tru Calling (TV Series) (2003) follows the journey of a young woman who, after graduating from university, finds herself employed at a city morgue. She discovers she has the extraordinary ability to relive the same day repeatedly, using this unique...
5.7
1K votes
5.7
1K votes
Haven (TV Series)
2010 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Jim Dunn · Sam Ernst · Lee Rose · Tim Southam
Cast Emily Rose · John Dunsworth · Eric Balfour · Lucas Bryant
Synopsis Haven (TV Series) (2010) follows the journey of a resourceful FBI agent who, upon arriving in the quaint town of Haven, Maine, to investigate a local ex-con's murder, uncovers a web of mysteries. The town, it turns out, is a...
5.6
898 votes
5.6
898 votes
Roar (TV Series)
1997 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Shaun Cassidy · Ian Toynton · Jefery Levy · Rick Rosenthal
Cast Heath Ledger · John Saint Ryan · Lisa Zane · Vera Farmiga
Synopsis Roar (TV Series) (1997) is a historical drama that spans 13 episodes, featuring a young Heath Ledger as the leader of a small Celtic group. The series is set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire's attempt to conquer Ireland....
5.6
86 votes
5.6
86 votes
The Dresden Files (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Hans Beimler · Robert Hewitt Wolfe · Michael Grossman · David Carson
Cast Paul Blackthorne · Valerie Cruz · Terrence Mann · Raoul Bhaneja
Synopsis The Dresden Files (TV Series) (2007) follows the adventures of a Chicago-based magician who operates as a private investigator, navigating the city's supernatural underbelly. This 12-episode series, which aired from 2007 to 2008, delves into the life of a wizard...
5.5
511 votes
5.5
511 votes
Mental (TV Series)
2009 · Series · 42 min. · United States
Direction Dan Levine · Jeremiah Chechik · Rod Hardy · Jesús Salvador Treviño
Cast Chris Vance · Jacqueline McKenzie · Annabella Sciorra · Nicholas Gonzalez
Synopsis Mental (TV Series) (2009) is a gripping medical mystery drama that centers around Dr. Jack Gallagher, a uniquely unconventional psychiatrist. After assuming the role of Director of Mental Health Services at a Los Angeles hospital, Gallagher tackles cases involving patients...
5.5
610 votes
5.5
610 votes
Distant Thunder
1988 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Rick Rosenthal
Cast Ralph Macchio · John Lithgow · Kerrie Keane · Reb Brown
Synopsis Distant Thunder (1988) follows the journey of a Vietnam war veteran who, upon returning home, struggles with the aftermath of his experiences. He abruptly leaves his wife and child, only to resurface a decade later, having lived a solitary life...
5.4
29 votes
5.4
29 votes
Smallville (TV Series)
2001 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Gough · Miles Millar · James Marshall · Mike Rohl
Cast Tom Welling · Kristin Kreuk · Michael Rosenbaum · Allison Mack
Synopsis Smallville (TV Series) (2001) is a captivating television series that aired from 2001 to 2011, spanning 10 seasons and 218 episodes. The show chronicles the early life of Clark Kent, the future Superman, as he navigates his formative years in...
5.3
48K votes
5.3
48K votes
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
1997 · Series · 44 min. · United States
Direction Joss Whedon · James A. Contner · David Solomon · David Grossman
Cast Sarah Michelle Gellar · Alyson Hannigan · Nicholas Brendon · Anthony Head
Synopsis Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) (1997) is a captivating television series that aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning 7 seasons and 145 episodes. Following the harrowing events of the film with the same title, Buffy Summers and her mother...
5.3
48K votes
5.3
48K votes
Halloween II
1981 · Movie · 92 min. · United States
Direction Rick Rosenthal
Cast Jamie Lee Curtis · Donald Pleasence · Charles Cyphers · Jeffrey C. Kramer
Synopsis Halloween II (1981) commences precisely where the preceding film concluded, with Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) shooting the malevolent Michael Myers, only to see him rise again and flee. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), the teenager previously tormented by Myers, is...
5.3
4K votes
5.3
4K votes
Russkies
1987 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Rick Rosenthal
Cast Whip Hubley · Joaquin Phoenix · Peter Billingsley · Stefan DeSalle
Synopsis Russkies (1987) unfolds during the tense era of the Cold War, where the prevailing sentiment in America is that Russians are adversaries. A group of young American boys stumble upon a Russian sailor who has been stranded on the shores...
5.3
114 votes
5.3
114 votes
Strong Medicine (TV Series)
2000 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Tammy Ader · Whoopi Goldberg · John Perrin Flynn · Joe Napolitano
Cast Rosa Blasi · Janine Turner · Rick Schroder · Jenifer Lewis
Synopsis Strong Medicine (TV Series) (2000) focuses on the dedicated team at the fictional Rittenhouse Hospital in Philadelphia, with a particular emphasis on the Emergency Room and a free women's health clinic. This clinic is overseen by Dr. Luisa "Lu" Delgado,...
4.8
672 votes
4.8
672 votes
The Handler (TV Series)
2003 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Chris Haddock · Mick Jackson · Rick Rosenthal · Stephen Surjik
Cast Joe Pantoliano · Hill Harper · Anna Belknap · Tanya Wright
Synopsis The Handler (TV Series) (2003) follows the story of Joe Pantoliano as Joe Renato, a seasoned FBI agent who leads a team of inexperienced undercover agents in Los Angeles. After his notable role as Ralph Cifaretto on "The Sopranos," Pantoliano's...
4.8
21 votes
4.8
21 votes
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series)
2012 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Sherri Cooper · Ron Koslow · Jennifer Levin · Rick Bota
Cast Kristin Kreuk · Jay Ryan · Max Brown · Nina Lisandrello
Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) (2012) follows the story of Catherine Chandler, a dedicated detective who, as a child, witnessed her mother's tragic murder and was rescued by a mysterious creature. Years later, while investigating a case, Catherine uncovers...
4.7
927 votes
4.7
927 votes
Providence (TV Series)
1999 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction John Masius · Michael Fresco · Ian Toynton · Tony Wharmby
Cast Melina Kanakaredes · Seth Peterson · Dana Daurey · Samaria Graham
Synopsis Providence (TV Series) (1999) follows the journey of Dr. Sydney Hansen, portrayed by Melina Kanakaredes, as she transitions from a thriving plastic surgeon in Hollywood, California, to a dedicated physician in her hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. The shift occurs...
4.6
244 votes
4.6
244 votes