Direction: John Dahl
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by John Dahl. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 49
Breaking Bad (TV Series)
2008 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Vince Gilligan · Michelle MacLaren · Adam Bernstein · Colin Bucksey
Cast Bryan Cranston · Aaron Paul · Anna Gunn · Dean Norris
Synopsis Breaking Bad (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping drama that spans 5 seasons and 62 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2013. The narrative revolves around Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with...
8.8
99K votes
8.8
99K votes
House of Cards (TV Series)
2013 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Beau Willimon · David Fincher · James Foley · Robin Wright
Cast Kevin Spacey · Robin Wright · Michael Kelly · Kate Mara
Synopsis House of Cards (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping political drama that aired from 2013 to 2018, spanning 6 seasons and 73 episodes. The series revolves around the ruthless and cunning Congressman Francis Underwood, portrayed by Kevin Spacey, and his...
7.9
28K votes
7.9
28K votes
Dexter (TV Series)
2006 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction James Manos Jr. · John Dahl · Steve Shill · Keith Gordon
Cast Michael C. Hall · Jennifer Carpenter · James Remar · David Zayas
Synopsis Dexter (TV Series) (2006) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2006 to 2013, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. Inspired by Jeff Lindsay's novels "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" and "Dearly Devoted Dexter," the series centers around Dexter Morgan, a...
7.9
60K votes
7.9
60K votes
Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)
2004 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Ronald D. Moore · Glen A. Larson · Michael Rymer · Michael Nankin
Cast Edward James Olmos · Mary McDonnell · Jamie Bamber · Katee Sackhoff
Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) (2004) is a gripping sci-fi series that aired from 2004 to 2009, spanning 4 seasons and 74 episodes. The narrative begins with a catastrophic event where the Cylons, robotic entities, launch a devastating attack on the...
7.9
13K votes
7.9
13K votes
Shameless (TV Series)
2011 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Paul Abbott · Mark Mylod · Mimi Leder · John Wells
Cast William H. Macy · Emmy Rossum · Ethan Cutkosky · Shanola Hampton
Synopsis Shameless (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping and often humorous exploration of the chaotic lives of the Gallagher family. Set over 11 seasons and 134 episodes from 2011 to 2021, the series delves into the struggles of a family where...
7.8
15K votes
7.8
15K votes
Homeland (TV Series)
2011 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Howard Gordon · Alex Gansa · Gideon Raff · Lesli Linka Glatter
Cast Claire Danes · Damian Lewis · Mandy Patinkin · Rupert Friend
Synopsis Homeland (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping political thriller that aired from 2011 to 2020, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. The narrative revolves around Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), who comes back to the United States after an...
7.6
42K votes
7.6
42K votes
Hannibal (TV Series)
2013 · Series · 47 min. · United States
Direction Bryan Fuller · Michael Rymer · Guillermo Navarro · Vincenzo Natali
Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Hugh Dancy · Laurence Fishburne · Caroline Dhavernas
Synopsis Hannibal (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping crime thriller that aired from 2013 to 2015, spanning 3 seasons and 39 episodes. The story revolves around Will Graham, an exceptional criminal profiler working with the FBI to track down a serial...
7.4
13K votes
7.4
13K votes
Kingdom (TV Series)
2014 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Byron Balasco · Michael Morris · Gary Fleder · Adam Davidson
Cast Frank Grillo · Kiele Sanchez · Nick Jonas · Matt Lauria
Synopsis Kingdom (TV Series) (2014) unfolds in the heart of Venice, California, where Alvey "King" Kulina, portrayed by Frank Grillo, manages a thriving mixed martial arts gym. The narrative delves into the complexities of King's family dynamics, particularly his strained relationship...
7.3
353 votes
7.3
353 votes
The Americans (TV Series)
2013 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Joseph Weisberg · Daniel Sackheim · Adam Arkin · John Dahl
Cast Keri Russell · Matthew Rhys · Holly Taylor · Keidrich Sellati
Synopsis The Americans (TV Series) (2013) follows the intricate lives of a pair of Soviet KGB operatives who have been meticulously trained to blend into American society. Posing as a typical suburban couple in the heart of Washington, D.C., during the...
7.3
8K votes
7.3
8K votes
The Looming Tower (TV Miniseries)
2018 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Dan Futterman · Alex Gibney · Lawrence Wright · Craig Zisk
Cast Jeff Daniels · Tahar Rahim · Peter Sarsgaard · Wrenn Schmidt
Synopsis The Looming Tower (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping 10-episode series adapted from Lawrence Wright's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, which delves into the internal conflicts between the FBI and CIA in the years preceding the 9/11 attacks. Jeff Daniels takes the...
7.2
1K votes
7.2
1K votes
Californication (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Tom Kapinos · Stephen Hopkins · Scott Winant · David Von Ancken
Cast David Duchovny · Natascha McElhone · Madeleine Martin · Pamela Adlon
Synopsis Californication (TV Series) (2007) follows the tumultuous life of Hank Moody, a troubled novelist portrayed by David Duchovny. Over the course of 7 seasons and 84 episodes (2007-2014), Hank grapples with the challenges of co-parenting his 12-year-old daughter, Becca (Madeleine...
7.2
26K votes
7.2
26K votes
Yellowstone (TV Series)
2018 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Taylor Sheridan · John Linson · Stephen T. Kay · Ed Bianchi
Cast Kevin Costner · Kelly Reilly · Kelsey Chow · Wes Bentley
Synopsis Yellowstone (TV Series) (2018) follows the gripping tale of a powerful ranching family in Montana who must defend their vast estate against external threats. Spanning three seasons and 29 episodes, the series delves into the complex dynamics of the family...
7.1
370 votes
7.1
370 votes
The Affair (TV Series)
2014 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Hagai Levi · Jeffrey Reiner · Carl Franklin · Mark Mylod
Cast Dominic West · Ruth Wilson · Maura Tierney · Joshua Jackson
Synopsis The Affair (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping drama that delves into the emotional turmoil sparked by an illicit relationship between a married waitress and a teacher. Set in the picturesque resort town of Montauk, Long Island, New York, the...
7.1
6K votes
7.1
6K votes
Billions (TV Series)
2016 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Brian Koppelman · David Levien · Andrew Ross Sorkin · Neil Burger
Cast Paul Giamatti · Damian Lewis · Maggie Siff · David Costabile
Synopsis Billions (TV Series) (2016) delves into the high-stakes world of New York's elite, focusing on the intense rivalry between U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund magnate Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. The series chronicles the lives of these two formidable figures...
7.1
2K votes
7.1
2K votes
Rounders
1998 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction John Dahl
Cast Matt Damon · Edward Norton · Gretchen Mol · John Malkovich
Synopsis Rounders (1998) follows Mike McDermott, a former poker prodigy who decides to leave his gambling days behind after a disastrous high-stakes game. He enrolls in law school and starts a new life with his girlfriend. However, when his childhood friend,...
7.0
20K votes
7.0
20K votes
Justified (TV Series)
2010 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction Graham Yost · Adam Arkin · Jon Avnet · Peter Werner
Cast Timothy Olyphant · Nick Searcy · Joelle Carter · Jacob Pitts
Synopsis Justified (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2010 to 2015. The series follows U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a contemporary lawman with a 19th-century flair, who delivers justice in a manner that earns him enemies among...
7.0
3K votes
7.0
3K votes
Ray Donovan (TV Series)
2013 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Ann Biderman · Michael Uppendahl · John Dahl · Tucker Gates
Cast Liev Schreiber · Paula Malcomson · Eddie Marsan · Dash Mihok
Synopsis Ray Donovan (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2013 to 2020, spanning 7 seasons and 82 episodes. The series follows Liev Schreiber as Ray Donovan, a skilled fixer who navigates the complexities of Los Angeles'...
7.0
6K votes
7.0
6K votes
United States of Tara (TV Series)
2009 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Diablo Cody · Craig Zisk · Craig Gillespie · Jamie Babbit
Cast Toni Collette · John Corbett · Rosemarie Dewitt · Keir Gilchrist
Synopsis United States of Tara (TV Series) (2009) follows the life of Tara Gregson, portrayed by Toni Collette, a woman grappling with dissociative identity disorder, which manifests as four distinct personalities. This dark comedy, airing on the Showtime Network, was produced...
6.9
3K votes
6.9
3K votes
For All Mankind (TV Series)
2019 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Ronald D. Moore · Matt Wolpert · Ben Nedivi · Meera Menon
Cast Joel Kinnaman · Michael Dorman · Chris Bauer · Noah Harpster
Synopsis For All Mankind (TV Series) (2019) delves into an alternate history where the Soviet Union triumphs over the U.S.A. in the race to land a man on the moon, leading to an unending global space competition. The narrative begins in...
6.8
527 votes
6.8
527 votes
Servant (TV Series)
2019 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Tony Basgallop · M. Night Shyamalan · Lisa Brühlmann · Daniel Sackheim
Cast Lauren Ambrose · Nell Tiger Free · Rupert Grint · Toby Kebbell
Synopsis Servant (TV Series) (2019) delves into the lives of a Philadelphia couple who are grappling with profound grief following an unimaginable loss. This tragedy not only strains their marital bond but also invites an enigmatic presence into their household, leading...
6.8
2K votes
6.8
2K votes