Direction: John Dahl

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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