Direction: Michael Uppendahl

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


Direction Noah Hawley · Randall Einhorn · Michael Uppendahl · Keith Gordon

Cast Jesse Plemons · Kirsten Dunst · Patrick Wilson · Bokeem Woodbine

Synopsis Fargo: Year Two (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping 10-episode second season that unfolds in a small Minnesota town. The tranquility of the community is shattered when an unforeseen incident at a local diner sets off a chain of events...

8.1

25K votes

8.1

25K votes

Mad Men (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Weiner · Phil Abraham · Michael Uppendahl · Jennifer Getzinger

Cast Jon Hamm · Elisabeth Moss · Vincent Kartheiser · January Jones

Synopsis Mad Men (TV Series) (2007) is a critically acclaimed television drama that aired from 2007 to 2015, spanning seven seasons and 92 episodes. The series delves into the professional and personal lives of the employees at a prestigious advertising agency...

7.9

33K votes

7.9

33K 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

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Bradley Buecker · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Jessica Lange · Sarah Paulson · Zachary Quinto · Lily Rabe

Synopsis American Horror Story: Asylum (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a chilling anthology series that aired from 2012 to 2013, consisting of 13 episodes. This season, the second in the American Horror Story franchise, debuted on FX on October 17, 2012, and...

7.5

20K votes

7.5

20K votes

Direction Noah Hawley · Michael Uppendahl · John Cameron

Cast Ewan McGregor · Carrie Coon · Mary Elizabeth Winstead · Michael Stuhlbarg

Synopsis Fargo III (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a 10-episode series set in Minnesota during the year 2010. The show's creator, Noah Hawley, hints at connections to previous installments, much like how the first season was linked to the film and the...

7.4

12K votes

7.4

12K votes

Direction Drew Goddard · Phil Abraham · Stephen Surjik · Peter Hoar

Cast Charlie Cox · Deborah Ann Woll · Elden Henson · Rosario Dawson

Synopsis Daredevil (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping television series that aired from 2015 to 2018, spanning three seasons and 39 episodes. The story revolves around Matt Murdock, a young boy who lost his sight due to a chemical spill during...

7.4

18K votes

7.4

18K votes

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Bradley Buecker

Cast Connie Britton · Dylan McDermott · Jessica Lange · Denis O'Hare

Synopsis American Horror Story: Murder House (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a chilling exploration of the Harmon family's descent into terror after relocating from Boston to Los Angeles. The series follows psychiatrist Ben, his wife Vivien, and their daughter Violet as they...

7.1

28K votes

7.1

28K votes

Direction Robert Kirkman · Frank Darabont · Greg Nicotero · Ernest R. Dickerson

Cast Andrew Lincoln · Norman Reedus · Melissa Suzanne McBride · Lauren Cohan

Synopsis The Walking Dead (TV Series) (2010) unfolds the narrative of the aftermath of a zombie pandemic, chronicling the journey of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. Sheriff Rick Grimes, along with his family and a tight-knit group of survivors, embarks on...

7.0

72K votes

7.0

72K 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

Legion (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Noah Hawley · Michael Uppendahl · Dennie Gordon · Larysa Kondracki

Cast Dan Stevens · Rachel Keller · Aubrey Plaza · Jean Smart

Synopsis Legion (TV Series) (2017) follows the story of David Haller, a troubled individual with extraordinary abilities that come at a significant mental cost. Struggling with multiple personalities, each controlling a unique aspect of his powers, David is on a quest...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

Direction Sarah Burgess · Ryan Murphy · Michael Uppendahl · Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

Cast Sarah Paulson · Beanie Feldstein · Annaleigh Ashford · Clive Owen

Synopsis American Crime Story (TV Series) (2021) delves into the infamous scandal involving President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky in 1998, exploring the subsequent events that unfolded during Clinton's presidency. The series is adapted from Jeffrey Toobin's book "A Vast Conspiracy:...

6.7

657 votes

6.7

657 votes

Direction Sam Shaw · Thomas Schlamme · Daniel Attias · Andrew Bernstein

Cast Rachel Brosnahan · Michael Chernus · Christopher Denham · Rodney Nagel

Synopsis MANH(A)TTAN (TV Series) (2014) unfolds over two seasons and 23 episodes, transporting viewers to the secretive world of Los Alamos, New Mexico, during World War II. The narrative revolves around a group of brilliant yet imperfect scientists tasked with an...

6.6

494 votes

6.6

494 votes

TURN (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Craig Silverstein · Rupert Wyatt · Nick Copus · Ed Bianchi

Cast Jamie Bell · Luke Van Bergen · Seth Numrich · Michael Gaston

Synopsis TURN (TV Series) (2014) is a historical drama that unfolds during the pivotal summer of 1778. The narrative revolves around Abe Woodhull, a farmer from New York, who unites with his childhood friends to establish The Culper Ring. This group...

6.6

582 votes

6.6

582 votes

Direction Ryan Murphy · Ian Brennan · Janet Mock · Michael Uppendahl

Cast David Corenswet · Darren Criss · Patti LuPone · Joe Mantello

Synopsis Hollywood (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a captivating exploration of the Golden Age of Hollywood, set in the vibrant and competitive world of post-World War II Tinseltown. This 7-episode series follows a dynamic ensemble of ambitious actors and filmmakers as they...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K 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 · Brad Falchuk · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Michael Rymer

Cast Jessica Lange · Angela Bassett · Kathy Bates · Jamie Brewer

Synopsis American Horror Story: Coven (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the journey of Zoe, a young woman who is devastated to learn she has an unusual genetic condition linked to the infamous Salem witch trials. She is promptly sent to Miss Robichaux's...

6.5

13K votes

6.5

13K votes

Becker (TV Series)

1998 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Dave Hackel · Andy Ackerman · Ken Levine · Darryl Bates

Cast Ted Danson · Hattie Winston · Shawnee Smith · Alex Désert

Synopsis Becker (TV Series) (1998) is a medical comedy-drama that aired from 1998 to 2004, featuring Ted Danson as the lead character, Dr. John Becker. Dr. Becker is a highly skilled and committed physician practicing in the Bronx, New York. Known...

6.3

3K votes

6.3

3K votes

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Jessica Lange · Sarah Paulson · Evan Peters · Michael Chiklis

Synopsis American Horror Story: Freak Show (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a chilling and captivating series that unfolds in Jupiter, Florida, during the year 1950. The narrative revolves around Jessica Lange's character, a German expatriate who takes charge of one of the...

6.3

7K votes

6.3

7K votes

Candy (TV Miniseries)

2022 · Series · 257 min. · United States

Direction Nick Antosca · Robin Veith · Jennifer Getzinger · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Jessica Biel · Melanie Lynskey · Pablo Schreiber · Timothy Simons

Synopsis Candy (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a gripping 5-episode series set in Texas during the year 1980. The narrative is inspired by the true events surrounding Candy Montgomery and her victim, Betty Gore. The story revolves around Montgomery, portrayed by Moss,...

6.3

982 votes

6.3

982 votes

Longmire (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Hunt Baldwin · John Coveny · Christopher Chulack · Peter Weller

Cast Robert Taylor · Katee Sackhoff · Lou Diamond Phillips · Bailey Chase

Synopsis Longmire (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2012 to 2017, spanning 6 seasons and 63 episodes. The show centers around Walt Longmire, a steadfast and composed sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, who is navigating the...

6.3

163 votes

6.3

163 votes