Direction: Richard LaGravenese

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


Direction Ted Demme · Richard LaGravenese

Cast Martin Scorsese · Francis Ford Coppola · Robert Altman · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis A Decade Under the Influence (2003) delves into the transformative era of the 1970s, a period marked by widespread rebellion and the questioning of established norms. This decade saw significant shifts in political activism, hedonism, protests, and social movements such...

7.2

504 votes

7.2

504 votes

Paris, je t'aime

2006 · Movie · 119 min. · France

Direction Olivier Assayas · Frédéric Auburtin · Gérard Depardieu · Gurinder Chadha

Cast Natalie Portman · Fanny Ardant · Elijah Wood · Nick Nolte

Synopsis Paris, je t'aime (2006) presents a unique and enchanting portrait of the City of Lights, where love is omnipresent in its bustling cafés, iconic landmarks, and even the underground Metro. This cinematic journey invites viewers to experience Paris through the...

6.8

20K votes

6.8

20K votes

Freedom Writers

2007 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Hilary Swank · Patrick Dempsey · Scott Glenn · Imelda Staunton

Synopsis Freedom Writers (2007) follows the journey of Erin Gruwell, a dedicated educator who takes on a challenging assignment in 1994. She finds herself facing a diverse group of students, including Black, Latino, and Asian teenagers, who are deeply entrenched in...

6.6

9K votes

6.6

9K votes

P.S., I Love You

2007 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Hilary Swank · Gerard Butler · Lisa Kudrow · Harry Connick Jr.

Synopsis P.S., I Love You (2007) follows the journey of Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank), a vibrant and intelligent woman whose life is forever changed when her beloved husband, Gerry (Gerard Butler), succumbs to a tragic illness. Left to navigate her grief,...

6.3

24K votes

6.3

24K votes

Living Out Loud

1998 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Holly Hunter · Danny DeVito · Queen Latifah · Martin Donovan

Synopsis Living Out Loud (1998) is a heartfelt comedy-drama that weaves together the lives of two individuals who cross paths while navigating the complexities of love and life. Judith Nelson, portrayed by Holly Hunter, finds herself unexpectedly single after learning that...

5.8

241 votes

5.8

241 votes

The Last 5 Years

2014 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Anna Kendrick · Jeremy Jordan · Natalie Knepp · Nic Novicki

Synopsis The Last 5 Years (2014) follows the intertwining narratives of Cathy, a rising actress portrayed by Anna Kendrick, and Jamie, a budding novelist played by Jeremy Jordan. The film delves into the complexities and eventual unraveling of their romantic relationship,...

4.9

571 votes

4.9

571 votes

Beautiful Creatures

2013 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Alden Ehrenreich · Alice Englert · Jeremy Irons · Viola Davis

Synopsis Beautiful Creatures (2013) is a supernatural love story set in a small town brimming with hidden secrets and a touch of Southern gothic mystery. This film, aimed at fans of the Twilight series, is directed and written by Richard LaGravenese,...

4.6

5K votes

4.6

5K votes

A Family Affair

2024 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Richard LaGravenese

Cast Nicole Kidman · Zac Efron · Joey King · Kathy Bates

Synopsis A Family Affair (2024) follows the complex narrative of a recently widowed author who finds herself entangled in a passionate relationship with a rising movie star. The twist? The young actress is also the boss of the writer's daughter, leading...

4.1

2K votes

4.1

2K votes