Direction: Rick Rosenthal

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


Being Erica (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 45 min. · Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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