Direction: Mel Brooks
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Mel Brooks. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 14
Young Frankenstein
1974 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Gene Wilder · Peter Boyle · Marty Feldman · Cloris Leachman
Synopsis Young Frankenstein (1974) follows the journey of a brilliant American scientist, who is the grandson of the notorious Victor Frankenstein. Determined to dispel the rumors of his family's madness, he accepts an invitation to his ancestral home in Transylvania. There,...
7.6
35K votes
7.6
35K votes
Get Smart (TV Series)
1965 · Series · 20 min. · United States
Direction Buck Henry · Mel Brooks · Gary Nelson · Bruce Bilson
Cast Don Adams · Barbara Feldon · Edward Platt · Robert Karvelas
Synopsis Get Smart (TV Series) (1965) is a comedic spy series that aired from 1965 to 1970, spanning 5 seasons and 138 episodes. Created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, the show is a satirical take on the James Bond franchise...
6.9
9K votes
6.9
9K votes
The Producers
1967 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Zero Mostel · Gene Wilder · Kenneth Mars · Estelle Winwood
Synopsis The Producers (1967) follows the story of Max Bialystock, a once-successful Broadway producer now facing a decline in his career. Leo Bloom, a timid accountant, crosses paths with Max, and together, they devise a cunning scheme: raise more funds than...
6.6
2K votes
6.6
2K votes
Blazing Saddles
1974 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Gene Wilder · Cleavon Little · Slim Pickens · Madeline Kahn
Synopsis Blazing Saddles (1974) follows the tale of a cunning political leader who, in an attempt to sabotage a frontier settlement, assigns an African American lawman to the position of sheriff. However, the newly appointed sheriff turns out to be a...
6.0
4K votes
6.0
4K votes
Silent Movie
1976 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · Marty Feldman · Dom DeLuise · Sid Caesar
6.0
1K votes
6.0
1K votes
High Anxiety
1977 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · Madeline Kahn · Cloris Leachman · Harvey Korman
Synopsis High Anxiety (1977) follows the story of Richard Thorndyke, a psychiatrist who is terrified of heights, played by Mel Brooks. After taking over as the new chief of the Institute for the Very Very Nervous, Thorndyke finds himself in a...
5.8
884 votes
5.8
884 votes
Spaceballs
1987 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · John Candy · Rick Moranis · Bill Pullman
Synopsis Spaceballs (1987) follows the intergalactic escapades of President Skroob from the planet Spaceball, who dispatches Lord Dark Helmet on a mission to pilfer the vast air reserves of Planet Druidia to refill their own dwindling supplies. The fate of Druidia...
5.7
17K votes
5.7
17K votes
History of the World: Part I
1981 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · Dom DeLuise · Madeline Kahn · Harvey Korman
Synopsis History of the World: Part I (1981) takes viewers on a whimsical journey through pivotal moments in human history, from the Stone Age to the distant future. This comedic film offers a satirical take on historical events, blending humor with...
5.6
5K votes
5.6
5K votes
The Twelve Chairs
1970 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Ron Moody · Frank Langella · Dom DeLuise · Andréas Voutsinas
Synopsis The Twelve Chairs (1970) follows a thrilling treasure hunt set in post-revolutionary Russia. An elderly former nobleman, Ippolit, has acclimated to life under the new communist regime. He and a cunning priest, Father Fyodor, discover that a family fortune in...
5.4
588 votes
5.4
588 votes
Life Stinks
1991 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks · Lesley Ann Warren · Jeffrey Tambor · Stuart Pankin
Synopsis Life Stinks (1991) follows the journey of a wealthy entrepreneur who wagers that he can endure a month in the harsh streets of a tough Los Angeles district, completely devoid of money. Throughout his experience, he uncovers a hidden facet...
5.4
1K votes
5.4
1K votes
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Cary Elwes · Richard Lewis · Roger Rees · Amy Yasbeck
Synopsis Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) presents a comedic twist on the classic tale of Robin Hood. The narrative begins with the tyrannical Prince John exploiting the people while the noble King Richard is absent on the Crusades. Robin Hood,...
5.3
8K votes
5.3
8K votes
Mel Brooks: To Be or Not to Be - The Hitler Rap (S)
1983 · Movie · 4 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Mel Brooks
Synopsis Mel Brooks: To Be or Not to Be - The Hitler Rap (S) (1983) presents a unique and satirical take on history as Mel Brooks takes on the role of Adolf Hitler, delivering a rap that reflects on his life...
5.2
27 votes
5.2
27 votes
Spaceballs: The Animated Series (TV Series)
2008 · Series · 25 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks · David Dulac · Blake Leibel · Michael Montaine
Synopsis Spaceballs: The Animated Series (TV Series) (2008) is a 13-episode animated series that brings the comedic genius of Mel Brooks to the small screen, reimagining the beloved film in a new animated format. Set in the futuristic realm of Planet...
5.1
49 votes
5.1
49 votes
Dracula: Dead and Loving It
1995 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Mel Brooks
Cast Leslie Nielsen · Peter MacNicol · Mel Brooks · Amy Yasbeck
Synopsis Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) is a hilarious parody crafted by the comedic genius Mel Brooks, this time targeting the iconic Dracula legend. Brooks reimagines the classic tale of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" with a fresh ensemble and a script...
3.9
5K votes
3.9
5K votes