Direction: Richard Linklater
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Richard Linklater. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 33
Waking Life
2001 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ethan Hawke · Julie Delpy · Wiley Wiggins · Trevor Jack Brooks
Synopsis Waking Life (2001) is a groundbreaking cinematic experience that pushes the limits of technology and creativity. Initially filmed and edited as live-action, the movie underwent a meticulous transformation where each frame was digitally "painted" by a team of over 30...
7.5
9K votes
7.5
9K votes
Before Sunrise
1995 · Movie · 101 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ethan Hawke · Julie Delpy · Andrea Eckert · Hanno Pöschl
Synopsis Before Sunrise (1995) follows a young American man (Ethan Hawke) who, while journeying through Europe by train, encounters a charming French student (Julie Delpy). He persuades her to spend a day together in Vienna, allowing them to deepen their connection....
7.4
42K votes
7.4
42K votes
Before Sunset
2004 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ethan Hawke · Julie Delpy · Vernon Dobtcheff · Rodolphe Pauly
Synopsis Before Sunset (2004) follows the reunion of Jesse and Celine, two individuals who initially crossed paths in Vienna and shared an unforgettable night exploring the city's deserted streets. Nearly a decade later, fate brings them together again, this time in...
7.3
38K votes
7.3
38K votes
Before Midnight
2013 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Julie Delpy · Ethan Hawke · Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick · Jennifer Prior
Synopsis Before Midnight (2013) is the third installment in Richard Linklater's romantic drama series, set in Greece nine years after the events of the previous film. The story revolves around Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke), who are now parents...
7.3
25K votes
7.3
25K votes
Boyhood
2014 · Movie · 159 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ellar Coltrane · Patricia Arquette · Ethan Hawke · Lorelei Linklater
Synopsis Boyhood (2014) is a cinematic journey captured over a span of 12 years (in 39 shooting days from 2002 to 2013) with the same cast, offering a unique perspective on the experience of growing up through the eyes of a...
7.3
48K votes
7.3
48K votes
Slacker
1990 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Richard Linklater · Rudy Basquez · Jean Caffeine · Stephan Hockey
Synopsis Slacker (1990) offers a snapshot of a single day in Austin, Texas, focusing on the city's social outcasts and misfits, primarily those in their twenties. The narrative unfolds through a sequence of interconnected vignettes, where characters who defy conventional norms...
6.8
2K votes
6.8
2K votes
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Adventure
2022 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Zachary Levi · Jack Black · Glen Powell · Josh Wiggins
Synopsis Apollo 10½: A Space Age Adventure (2022) transports viewers to the year 1969, offering a dual perspective on the historic moon landing. The narrative weaves together the experiences of the astronauts as they embark on their monumental journey and the...
6.8
3K votes
6.8
3K votes
Tape
2001 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ethan Hawke · Robert Sean Leonard · Uma Thurman
Synopsis Tape (2001) unfolds within the confines of Room 19 at a rundown motel in Lansing, Michigan, where Vince, a volatile and sociable drug dealer, has invited his old high school buddy Jon, a documentary filmmaker. The two men spend their...
6.6
4K votes
6.6
4K votes
A Scanner Darkly
2006 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Keanu Reeves · Robert Downey Jr. · Woody Harrelson · Winona Ryder
Synopsis A Scanner Darkly (2006) unfolds in the suburban landscape of Orange County, California, in a dystopian future where the United States has succumbed to the drug war. The narrative follows an unwilling undercover agent (Reeves) who is tasked with infiltrating...
6.6
17K votes
6.6
17K votes
Dazed and Confused
1993 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Jason London · Joey Lauren Adams · Milla Jovovich · Shawn Andrews
Synopsis Dazed and Confused (1993) is a nostalgic coming-of-age comedy that follows a diverse group of high school students in a small Texas town during the final day of school in 1976. The story revolves around the traditions of the last...
6.5
6K votes
6.5
6K votes
God Save Texas
2024 · Documentary · 87 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater · Iliana Sosa · Alex Stapleton
Cast Richard Linklater · Alex Stapleton · Iliana Sosa
Synopsis God Save Texas (2024) is a captivating TV miniseries comprising three episodes, where three directors share their distinctive and personal views on their home state of Texas. This documentary weaves together compelling narratives that reflect the United States’ past, present,...
6.5
78 votes
6.5
78 votes
SubUrbia
1996 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Parker Posey · Giovanni Ribisi · Jayce Bartok · Amie Carey
Synopsis SubUrbia (1996) follows a cluster of directionless, post-high school youth who pass their time idly in the parking lot of a nearby convenience store. The narrative unfolds over a single evening, as a former classmate, Pony (Jayce Bartok), now a...
6.5
817 votes
6.5
817 votes
Bernie
2011 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Jack Black · Shirley MacLaine · Matthew McConaughey · Rick Dial
Synopsis Bernie (2011) is a film inspired by true events that unfolds in the small, rural community of Carthage, Texas. The story revolves around Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), a well-liked assistant funeral director known for his kindness and community involvement. Bernie...
6.2
5K votes
6.2
5K votes
Fast Food Nation
2006 · Movie · 115 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Greg Kinnear · Ethan Hawke · Kris Kristofferson · Patricia Arquette
Synopsis Fast Food Nation (2006) follows Don Henderson (Greg Kinnear), a marketing executive at Mickey's Fast Food Restaurant chain, renowned for "The Big One." His world is turned upside down when contaminated meat finds its way into the company's signature burger....
6.2
6K votes
6.2
6K votes
Me & Orson Welles
2008 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Zac Efron · Claire Danes · Christian McKay · Ben Chaplin
Synopsis Me & Orson Welles (2008) is set in November 1937, where aspiring Broadway actor Richard Samuels (Zac Efron) crosses paths with the legendary Orson Welles (Christian McKay), long before his iconic film "Citizen Kane." Welles, already a renowned New York...
6.2
617 votes
6.2
617 votes
Everybody Wants Some
2016 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Blake Jenner · Juston Street · Ryan Guzman · Tyler Hoechlin
Synopsis Everybody Wants Some (2016) follows a crew of collegiate baseball athletes as they journey through the complexities of young adulthood, balancing newfound independence with the weight of responsibility.
6.2
7K votes
6.2
7K votes
Last Flag Flying
2017 · Movie · 124 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Steve Carell · Bryan Cranston · Laurence Fishburne · J. Quinton Johnson
Synopsis Last Flag Flying (2017) follows the journey of three Vietnam veterans—Doc (Steve Carell), a man of few words; Sal (Bryan Cranston), a volatile and outspoken individual; and Mueller (Laurence Fishburne), a calm and collected figure—who come together in 2003 to...
6.1
2K votes
6.1
2K votes
Hit Man
2023 · Movie · 113 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Glen Powell · Adria Arjona · Austin Amelio · Retta
Synopsis Hit Man (2023) follows the story of Gary Johnson, a highly sought-after professional assassin operating in the shadows of New Orleans. To those who hire him, he is an enigmatic figure, a cinematic assassin for hire. However, his clients should...
6.1
6K votes
6.1
6K votes
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
2019 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Cate Blanchett · Kristen Wiig · Billy Crudup · Judy Greer
Synopsis Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019) follows the journey of a devoted mother who finds herself drawn back to her artistic pursuits after dedicating years to her family's needs. Her bold decision to follow her heart leads her on a thrilling...
5.8
2K votes
5.8
2K votes
School of Rock
2003 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Jack Black · Joan Cusack · Mike White · Sarah Silverman
Synopsis School of Rock (2003) follows the story of Dewey Finn (Jack Black), a musician who faces a sudden setback when he is dismissed from his band. In need of income, he assumes the role of a temporary fourth-grade teacher at...
5.6
29K votes
5.6
29K votes