Screenplay: J. Michael Straczynski

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by J. Michael Straczynski. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Changeling

2008 · Movie · 141 min. · United States

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Angelina Jolie · John Malkovich · Jeffrey Donovan · Colm Feore

Synopsis Changeling (2008) is set in the bustling city of Los Angeles in 1928. Christine, portrayed by Angelina Jolie, bids farewell to her son, Walter, on a Saturday morning before heading to her job in a working-class neighborhood. Upon her return,...

7.2

65K votes

7.2

65K votes

Sense8 (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction J. Michael Straczynski · Lana Wachowski · Lilly Wachowski · Hermanas Wachowski

Cast Jamie Clayton · Naveen Andrews · Doona Bae · Miguel Ángel Silvestre

Synopsis Sense8 (TV Series) (2015) is a captivating television series that aired from 2015 to 2018, spanning two seasons and 24 episodes. The narrative revolves around a group of eight individuals scattered across the globe who suddenly find themselves connected through...

7.1

14K votes

7.1

14K votes

Direction Lana Wachowski

Cast Doona Bae · Jamie Clayton · Tina Desai · Tuppence Middleton

Synopsis Sense8: A Christmas Special (TV) (2016) follows the intertwined lives of eight unique individuals as they navigate their deepening connections, uncovering hidden and desperate secrets about one another. While grappling with their individual identities, they strive to understand and embrace...

7.1

3K votes

7.1

3K votes

Direction Lilly Wachowski · Lana Wachowski · J. Michael Straczynski

Cast Toby Onwumere · Tina Desai · Miguel Ángel Silvestre · Jamie Clayton

Synopsis Sense8: Together Until the End (TV) (2018) follows the final chapter of the Sensates' journey, where personal lives take a backseat as the cluster, their trusted companions, and some surprising allies unite for a daring rescue operation and a strategic...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

Watchmen: Chapter II

2024 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Brandon Vietti

Cast Troy Baker · Titus Welliver · Adrienne Barbeau · Katee Sackhoff

Synopsis Watchmen: Chapter II (2024) is the anticipated follow-up to the first animated film adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic comic book series. This sequel continues the dark and complex narrative, delving deeper into the world of superheroes and the moral dilemmas...

Max

6.7

162 votes

6.7

162 votes

Watchmen: Chapter I

2024 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Brandon Vietti

Cast Troy Baker · Adrienne Barbeau · Corey Burton · Titus Welliver

Synopsis Watchmen: Chapter I (2024) is the initial installment in a duo of animated features inspired by the iconic graphic novel by Alan Moore. This film sets the stage for an epic journey through a world where masked vigilantes walk among...

Max

6.7

260 votes

6.7

260 votes

Direction J. Michael Straczynski · Michael Vejar · David J. Eagle · Janet Greek

Cast Jerry Doyle · Michael O'Hare · Bruce Boxleitner · Claudia Christian

Synopsis Babylon 5 (TV Series) (1994) is a science fiction television series that aired from 1994 to 1998. Set in the year 2258, a decade after the Earth-Minbari War, the narrative unfolds on a colossal, five-mile-long cylindrical space station positioned in...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Rod Serling · Paul Lynch · Peter Medak · Ryszard Bugajski

Cast William Atherton · Jenny Agutter · Martin Balsam · Jeffrey Tambor

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1985) presents a diverse array of stories that span from lighthearted to somber, frequently infused with a sharp wit and an unpredictable twist. Each episode delves into the extraordinary, often blurring the lines between reality...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Michael Vejar

Cast Bruce Boxleitner · Mira Furlan · Richard Biggs · Andreas Katsulas

Synopsis Babylon 5: In the Beginning (TV) (1998) chronicles the initial encounter between Earth's military forces and the enigmatic alien race known as the Minbari. A chain of unfortunate events and miscommunications leads to a catastrophic war that threatens the very...

6.5

113 votes

6.5

113 votes

Direction Richard Compton

Cast Michael O'Hare · Tamlyn Tomita · Jerry Doyle · Mira Furlan

Synopsis Babylon 5: The Gathering (TV) (1993) serves as the introductory episode for the renowned "Babylon 5" TV series. The narrative unfolds on a sprawling space station situated in the late 23rd Century, serving as a pivotal hub for diplomacy and...

6.2

193 votes

6.2

193 votes

World War Z

2013 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Marc Forster

Cast Brad Pitt · Mireille Enos · Daniella Kertesz · David Morse

Synopsis World War Z (2013) follows the story of Gerry Lane, a former United Nations employee who enjoys a peaceful life with his family. However, their tranquility is abruptly shattered when a strange infection sweeps across the globe, transforming people into...

6.1

72K votes

6.1

72K votes

Direction Michael Halperin · Gwen Wetzler · Lou Kachivas · Marsh Lamore

Synopsis He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (TV Series) (1983) is an animated adventure series that aired from 1983 to 1985, spanning 2 seasons and 130 episodes. Set in a far-off and enchanting realm, the story revolves around Prince Adam,...

6.1

13K votes

6.1

13K votes

Direction Peter S. Fischer · Richard Levinson · William Link · Anthony Pullen Shaw

Cast Angela Lansbury · William Windom · Ron Masak · Louis Herthum

Synopsis Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) (1984) is a classic television series that aired from 1984 to 1996, spanning 12 seasons and 264 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Jessica Fletcher, a former substitute English teacher and renowned mystery writer,...

6.0

11K votes

6.0

11K votes

Direction Michael Vejar

Cast Bruce Boxleitner · Jerry Doyle · Jeff Conaway · Carrie Dobro

Synopsis Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (TV) (1999) unfolds five years following the conclusion of the Babylon 5 series, introducing a technomage named Galen who foresees an impending assault by the Drakh, former allies of the Shadows. Through a series...

6.0

86 votes

6.0

86 votes

Direction Jesús Salvador Treviño

Cast Bruce Boxleitner · Claudia Christian · Mira Furlan · Richard Biggs

Synopsis Babylon 5: Thirdspace (TV) (1998) follows the crew of the iconic space station as they encounter an enigmatic object whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. This peculiar artifact begins to exert a strange influence over the minds of the station's...

6.0

98 votes

6.0

98 votes

Direction Matt Peters

Synopsis Babylon 5: The Road Home (2023) follows the journey of John Sheridan as he navigates through a labyrinth of different timelines and parallel universes. His mission is to unravel the mysteries that keep him from returning to his home.

5.8

30 votes

5.8

30 votes

Direction Will Meugniot · Richard Raynis · Masakazu Higuchi · Stan Phillips

Synopsis The Real Ghost Busters (TV Series) (1986) follows the thrilling escapades of a unique team dedicated to handling supernatural disturbances. This animated series chronicles the daily challenges and humorous encounters of the ghost removal service, as they navigate the spooky...

5.6

3K votes

5.6

3K votes

Thor

2011 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Chris Hemsworth · Natalie Portman · Tom Hiddleston · Anthony Hopkins

Synopsis Thor (2011) follows the tale of the mighty Asgardian god Thor, who is banished to the mortal realm by his father Odin due to his overconfidence and impulsive behavior. Stranded on Earth, Thor encounters scientist Jane Foster, who helps him...

5.6

60K votes

5.6

60K votes

Direction Janet Greek

Cast Jerry Doyle · Tracy Scoggins · Jeff Conaway · Richard Biggs

Synopsis Babylon 5: The River of Souls (TV) (1998) follows Captain Lochley as she uncovers concrete evidence that Garibaldi is a magnet for calamities. When Garibaldi visits the station to confer with a subordinate from his new venture, Lochley faces a...

5.4

103 votes

5.4

103 votes

Direction Michael Vejar

Cast Dylan Neal · Andreas Katsulas · Alex Zahara · Myriam Sirois

Synopsis Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers (TV) (2002) follows the journey of Ranger David Martel, who, after facing disciplinary action for withdrawing from a battle, is entrusted with the command of the Liandra, a Minbari warship with a 20-year...

5.3

76 votes

5.3

76 votes