Direction: Carl Franklin

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


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

Direction Joe Penhall · David Fincher · Andrew Dominik · Carl Franklin

Cast Jonathan Groff · Holt McCallany · Anna Torv · Cotter Smith

Synopsis Mindhunter (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping television series that aired from 2017 to 2019, spanning two seasons and 19 episodes. Set in the year 1977, the show follows an FBI agent who is part of the agency's elite Serial...

7.8

23K votes

7.8

23K votes

Rome (TV Series)

2005 · Series · 52 min. · United States

Direction John Milius · William J. MacDonald · Bruno Heller · Michael Apted

Cast Kevin McKidd · Ray Stevenson · Polly Walker · James Purefoy

Synopsis Rome (TV Series) (2005) is a historical drama that unfolds in 52 B.C., when the city of Rome stands as the world's most affluent metropolis, home to a million people and the heart of a vast empire. Established on principles...

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7.8

32K votes

7.8

32K 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

Direction Timothy Van Patten · Jeremy Podeswa · Carl Franklin · David Nutter

Cast James Badge Dale · Joseph Mazzello · Jon Seda · William Sadler

Synopsis The Pacific (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a gripping 10-episode series produced by the masterminds behind "Band of Brothers," transporting viewers to the heart of World War II. The narrative revolves around three U.S. Marines as they navigate the treacherous Pacific...

7.5

21K votes

7.5

21K votes

Vinyl (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Terence Winter · Martin Scorsese · Mick Jagger · Rich Cohen

Cast Bobby Cannavale · Olivia Wilde · Ray Romano · Juno Temple

Synopsis Vinyl (TV Series) (2016) takes viewers on a wild journey through the hedonistic music industry of 1970s New York, capturing the birth of punk, disco, and hip-hop. The narrative unfolds through the lens of Richie Finestra, the president of a...

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

Direction Damon Lindelof · Tom Perrotta · Peter Berg · Mimi Leder

Cast Justin Theroux · Amy Brenneman · Christopher Eccleston · Carrie Coon

Synopsis The Leftovers (TV Series) (2014) is a captivating drama that spans three seasons and 28 episodes, airing from 2014 to 2017. The narrative unfolds after a sudden and inexplicable event where 2% of the global population vanishes, leaving the remaining...

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7.5

15K votes

7.5

15K votes

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alan Poul · Greg Mottola · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom (TV Series) (2012) offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of a nightly cable news program. The narrative revolves around a seasoned network anchor (Jeff Daniels) and his newly appointed executive producer (Emily Mortimer), along with a...

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7.5

8K votes

7.5

8K 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

Direction Ian Brennan · Ryan Murphy · Jennifer Lynch · Clement Virgo

Cast Evan Peters · Richard Jenkins · Niecy Nash · Michael Learned

Synopsis Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a gripping 10-episode series that delves into the chilling narrative of the Milwaukee Monster, as seen through the eyes of his victims and the law enforcement failures that enabled the Wisconsin...

7.0

12K votes

7.0

12K votes

Direction Brian Yorkey · Tom McCarthy · Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Gregg Araki

Cast Dylan Minnette · Katherine Langford · Christian Navarro · Alisha Boe

Synopsis Thirteen Reasons Why (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping drama that spans four seasons and 49 episodes, adapted from the acclaimed novels by Jay Asher. The narrative revolves around Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette), a high school student who finds a...

6.8

22K votes

6.8

22K votes

Direction Todd A. Kessler · Glenn Kessler · Daniel Zelman · Mikael Håfström

Cast Kyle Chandler · Ben Mendelsohn · Sissy Spacek · Sam Shepard

Synopsis Bloodline (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping drama that spans three seasons and 33 episodes, airing from 2015 to 2017. The narrative revolves around a group of grown siblings whose hidden pasts and emotional wounds are brought to light when...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

Direction Mitch Glazer · Ed Bianchi · Simon Cellan Jones · David Petrarca

Cast Jeffrey Dean Morgan · Olga Kurylenko · Danny Huston · Jessica Marais

Synopsis Magic City (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping drama that delves into the world of Miami's criminal underworld and the vibrant characters of Miami Beach during the late 1950s. Spanning two seasons and 16 episodes, the series offers a captivating...

6.5

370 votes

6.5

370 votes

Direction Ryan Murphy · Carl Franklin · Paris Barclay · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Nicholas Alexander Chavez · Cooper Koch · Javier Bardem · Chloë Sevigny

Synopsis Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) is a gripping TV miniseries set to air in 2024, comprising 9 compelling episodes. The narrative delves into the chilling events of August 1989, when brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez fatally shot...

6.5

6K votes

6.5

6K votes

Direction Ryan Murphy · Carl Franklin · Paris Barclay

Cast Josh Andrés Rivera · Patrick Schwarzenegger · Tammy Blanchard · Thomas Sadoski

Synopsis American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024) is an anthology series that delves into a significant event involving a notable sports figure, presented through the eyes of various characters. The inaugural season centers around the life and controversies of former NFL...

6.4

58 votes

6.4

58 votes

One False Move

1992 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Carl Franklin

Cast Bill Paxton · Cynda Williams · Billy Bob Thornton · Michael Beach

Synopsis One False Move (1992) follows the aftermath of a brutal drug heist in Los Angeles, where detectives from the LAPD identify the culprits as Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn, a college-educated criminal mastermind with an IQ of 150, his less intelligent accomplice...

6.4

662 votes

6.4

662 votes

Direction Blake Crouch · Chad Hodge · Magnus Martens · Mikkel Nørgaard

Cast Michelle Dockery · Juan Diego Botto · Jason Louder · Lusia Strus

Synopsis Good Behavior (TV Series) (2016) follows the life of Letty Dobesh, a skilled thief and con artist who thrives on the chaos of her own making. With a history of poor choices, Letty finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of...

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6.4

434 votes

6.4

434 votes

Manhunt

2024 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction Monica Beletsky · Carl Franklin · John Dahl

Cast Tobias Menzies · Anthony Boyle · Lovie Simone · Brandon Flynn

Synopsis Manhunt (2024) is a gripping TV miniseries set to premiere in 2024, comprising 7 compelling episodes. This series masterfully blends historical fiction with elements of a conspiracy thriller, exploring the tumultuous period following the first American presidential assassination. It focuses...

6.4

280 votes

6.4

280 votes

One True Thing

1998 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Carl Franklin

Cast Meryl Streep · Renée Zellweger · William Hurt · Tom Everett Scott

Synopsis One True Thing (1998) follows the journey of a resilient New Yorker who must leave her career and romantic relationship behind to care for her ailing mother. As she tends to her mother's needs, she uncovers hidden truths about her...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Direction Dmitry Lipkin · Peter O'Fallon · Guy Ferland · Brian Kirk

Cast Eddie Izzard · Minnie Driver · Shannon Woodward · Noel Fisher

Synopsis The Riches (TV Series) (2007) follows the journey of Wayne and Dahlia Malloy, a couple who have spent their younger years traveling across the United States with a group of contemporary Irish gypsies, engaging in various cons and schemes. As...

6.0

242 votes

6.0

242 votes