Screenplay: Lawrence Konner
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Lawrence Konner. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 19
Boardwalk Empire (TV Series)
2010 · Series · 55 min. · United States
Direction Terence Winter · Timothy Van Patten · Allen Coulter · Jeremy Podeswa
Cast Steve Buscemi · Kelly MacDonald · Shea Whigham · Michael Shannon
Synopsis Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping television series that aired from 2010 to 2014, spanning five captivating seasons. Created by Terence Winter, an Emmy Award-winning writer from 'The Sopranos,' and directed by the esteemed Martin Scorsese, this series...
8.0
24K votes
8.0
24K votes
Roots (TV Miniseries)
2016 · Series · 480 min. · United States
Direction Bruce Beresford · Thomas Carter · Phillip Noyce · Mario Van Peebles
Cast Malachi Kirby · Laurence Fishburne · Forest Whitaker · Emayatzy Corinealdi
Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping retelling of Alex Haley's seminal work, spanning four compelling episodes. This historical drama delves into the life of an enslaved African man who is forcibly brought to America and the enduring legacy of...
7.1
889 votes
7.1
889 votes
Magic City (TV Series)
2012 · Series · 50 min. · United States
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
The Many Saints of Newark
2021 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Alan Taylor
Cast Alessandro Nivola · Leslie Odom Jr. · Vera Farmiga · Jon Bernthal
Synopsis The Many Saints of Newark (2021) delves into the early life of a notorious New Jersey mobster, Tony Soprano, exploring the pivotal moments and experiences that shaped his future. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s and 1970s, the film...
5.8
3K votes
5.8
3K votes
Family (TV Series)
1976 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Jay Presson Allen · Richard Kinon · Edward Parone · Glenn Jordan
Cast Kristy McNichol · Meredith Baxter · Sada Thompson · James Broderick
Synopsis Family (TV Series) (1976) aired from 1976 to 1980, spanning 5 seasons and 86 episodes. The series centered around Sada Thompson and James Broderick as Kate and Doug Lawrence, a contented middle-class couple residing in Pasadena, California. Doug was an...
5.8
30 votes
5.8
30 votes
Mercury Rising
1998 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Direction Harold Becker
Cast Bruce Willis · Alec Baldwin · Chi McBride · Robert Stanton
Synopsis Mercury Rising (1998) follows the story of FBI agent Art Jeffries, portrayed by Bruce Willis, who faces disgrace after being blamed for a failed undercover operation. His life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes the protector of a ten-year-old...
5.6
11K votes
5.6
11K votes
The Jewel of the Nile
1985 · Movie · 106 min. · United States
Direction Lewis Teague
Cast Michael Douglas · Kathleen Turner · Danny DeVito · Spiros Focás
Synopsis The Jewel of the Nile (1985) follows the thrilling escapades of Joan Wilder, a spirited romance novelist who finds herself entangled in a web of danger, deception, and international intrigue. Lured to the Middle East by a cunning Arab dignitary...
5.6
10K votes
5.6
10K votes
Mona Lisa Smile
2003 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Mike Newell
Cast Julia Roberts · Kirsten Dunst · Julia Stiles · Marcia Gay Harden
Synopsis Mona Lisa Smile (2003) is set in 1953, a period when societal expectations for women were strictly enforced. The story revolves around Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts), a newly appointed art history professor at the esteemed all-female Wellesley College. Despite the...
5.5
24K votes
5.5
24K votes
The Legend of Billie Jean
1985 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Matthew Robbins
Cast Helen Slater · Christian Slater · Keith Gordon · Peter Coyote
Synopsis The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) follows the journey of Billie Jean Davy (Helen Slater), a charming but impoverished teenager from Texas. After a series of unfortunate events, Billie Jean decides to take a stand against injustice by adopting a...
5.5
131 votes
5.5
131 votes
Desperate Hours
1990 · Movie · 106 min. · United States
Direction Michael Cimino
Cast Mickey Rourke · Anthony Hopkins · Mimi Rogers · Kelly Lynch
Synopsis Desperate Hours (1990) follows the intense story of a fugitive who, while evading the authorities, seeks refuge in the residence of a married couple. The intruder's presence disrupts their peaceful lives, leading to a tense and dramatic situation as the...
5.2
2K votes
5.2
2K votes
Planet of the Apes
2001 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Tim Burton
Cast Mark Wahlberg · Helena Bonham Carter · Tim Roth · Estella Warren
Synopsis Planet of the Apes (2001) is set in the year 2029, where astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg), part of a space exploration team, encounters a bizarre and reversed society. In this world, apes possess the ability to communicate verbally and...
5.1
48K votes
5.1
48K votes
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Direction Jon Turteltaub
Cast Jay Baruchel · Nicolas Cage · Alfred Molina · Teresa Palmer
Synopsis The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) follows the tale of a young man who becomes the apprentice to a powerful sorcerer, played by Nicolas Cage. The apprentice, portrayed by Jay Baruchel, is left in charge of the sorcerer's workshop and is given...
4.9
14K votes
4.9
14K votes
Flicka
2006 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Michael Mayer
Cast Alison Lohman · Tim McGraw · Maria Bello · Wade Williams
Synopsis Flicka (2006) follows the journey of a spirited young woman named Katy McLaughlin, portrayed by Alison Lohman, who sets out on a mission to tame a wild mustang named Flicka. This heartwarming family film captures Katy's determination and the challenges...
4.9
621 votes
4.9
621 votes
For Love or Money
1993 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Barry Sonnenfeld
Cast Michael J. Fox · Gabrielle Anwar · Anthony Higgins · Michael Tucker
Synopsis For Love or Money (1993) follows the story of Doug Ireland, a resourceful New York hotel concierge portrayed by Michael J. Fox. Doug has a vision to launch his own venture by renovating a hotel on Roosevelt Island, N.Y., but...
4.8
3K votes
4.8
3K votes
Sometimes They Come Back (TV)
1991 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Tom McLoughlin
Cast Tim Matheson · Brooke Adams · Robert Rusler · Chris Demetral
Synopsis Sometimes They Come Back (TV) (1991) follows the chilling tale of a school teacher who, after three decades, finds himself back in his hometown. The teacher is tormented by the vengeful spirits of high school bullies who met their untimely...
4.6
381 votes
4.6
381 votes
Mighty Joe Young
1998 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Ron Underwood
Cast Bill Paxton · Charlize Theron · Rade Serbedzija · Naveen Andrews
Synopsis Mighty Joe Young (1998) follows the journey of a gentle giant gorilla who is transported to the United States for his own protection. However, his new life takes a dramatic turn when he escapes and finds himself in the bustling...
4.5
12K votes
4.5
12K votes
Working girl (TV Series)
1990 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Matthew Diamond
Cast Sandra Bullock · George Newbern · Anthony Tyler Quinn · Judy Prescott
Synopsis Working girl (TV Series) (1990) follows the comedic escapades of Tess McGill, a secretary navigating the corporate world. The series, inspired by the hit film, delves into Tess's daily challenges and triumphs within the office environment, offering a humorous take...
4.2
25 votes
4.2
25 votes
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
1987 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Sidney J. Furie
Cast Christopher Reeve · Gene Hackman · Margot Kidder · Jackie Cooper
Synopsis Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) follows the Man of Steel as he identifies the most significant danger to humanity: nuclear weapons. Determined to eliminate this threat, Superman embarks on a mission to disarm the world. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor,...
3.7
7K votes
3.7
7K votes
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Penelope Spheeris
Cast Jim Varney · Rob Schneider · Diedrich Bader · Lily Tomlin
Synopsis The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) follows the Clampett family as they transition from their humble life in Arkansas to the opulent world of Beverly Hills after striking oil and becoming instant billionaires. The Clampetts, with their down-home charm and naivety, find...
2.9
5K votes
2.9
5K votes