Screenplay: David Koepp

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by David Koepp. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Carlito's Way

1993 · Movie · 139 min. · United States

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Sean Penn · Penelope Ann Miller · James Rebhorn

Synopsis Carlito's Way (1993) follows the story of Carlito Brigante, a Puerto Rican man who is freed from prison after completing a five-year sentence, much shorter than his initial term. Determined to turn his life around, Carlito aims to become a...

7.9

39K votes

7.9

39K votes

Jurassic Park

1993 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Sam Neill · Laura Dern · Jeff Goldblum · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis Jurassic Park (1993) follows the ambitious venture of wealthy entrepreneur John Hammond, who constructs an extraordinary theme park by resurrecting dinosaurs through cloning. After a worker's untimely demise, Hammond invites a team of experts to validate the park's safety: Alan...

7.0

145K votes

7.0

145K votes

Black Bag

2025 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Steven Soderbergh

Cast Michael Fassbender · Cate Blanchett · Tom Burke · Pierce Brosnan

Synopsis Black Bag (2025) follows a man's introspective journey as he grapples with the responsibility to cherish and protect his homeland, encountering three pivotal moments that will define his path. This thrilling espionage narrative centers around renowned intelligence operatives George Woodhouse...

6.5

55 votes

6.5

55 votes

Spider-Man (Spiderman)

2002 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Tobey Maguire · Kirsten Dunst · Willem Dafoe · James Franco

Synopsis Spider-Man (Spiderman) (2002) follows the journey of an ordinary high school student, Peter Parker, who undergoes a remarkable transformation after being bitten by a genetically altered arachnid. Following the tragic loss of his uncle Ben, who is brutally killed during...

6.4

92K votes

6.4

92K votes

Mission: Impossible

1996 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Tom Cruise · Emmanuelle Béart · Jon Voight · Jean Reno

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (1996) follows Ethan Hunt, a member of a covert operations team led by Jim Phelps, as they are tasked with preventing a traitor from stealing and selling sensitive information. The mission takes a dramatic turn when the team,...

6.3

103K votes

6.3

103K votes

Direction James Mangold

Cast Harrison Ford · Mads Mikkelsen · Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Antonio Banderas

Synopsis Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) follows the thrilling adventures of the intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones as he competes against the clock to secure a mythical artifact known as the dial, which possesses the power to alter the...

6.2

21K votes

6.2

21K votes

Spider-Man 2

2004 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Tobey Maguire · Kirsten Dunst · Alfred Molina · Rosemary Harris

Synopsis Spider-Man 2 (2004) follows Tobey Maguire as he reprises his role as Peter Parker, a young man navigating the complexities of being both a college student and a superhero. The thrilling journey intensifies as Peter faces a formidable new adversary,...

6.2

90K votes

6.2

90K votes

Stir of Echoes

1999 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction David Koepp

Cast Kevin Bacon · Kathryn Erbe · Illeana Douglas · Kevin Dunn

Synopsis Stir of Echoes (1999) follows Tom Witzky (Kevin Bacon), who resides in a peaceful suburban life with his wife, Maggie (Kathryn Erbe), and their 7-year-old son, Jake. Following a hypnosis session conducted by his eccentric sister-in-law at a social gathering,...

6.2

15K votes

6.2

15K votes

Angels & Demons

2009 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Tom Hanks · Ewan McGregor · Ayelet Zurer · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Angels & Demons (2009) follows renowned symbologist Robert Langdon as he is summoned to the prestigious CERN facility in Switzerland to decipher the enigmatic death of esteemed scientist Leonardo Vetra. As Langdon delves into the murder, his extensive knowledge of...

6.1

39K votes

6.1

39K votes

Panic Room

2002 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction David Fincher

Cast Jodie Foster · Kristen Stewart · Forest Whitaker · Dwight Yoakam

Synopsis Panic Room (2002) follows Meg Altman (Foster), a woman navigating a difficult divorce from her wealthy pharmaceutical executive husband, Stephen Altman. She purchases a historic Upper West Side Manhattan townhouse for herself and her 11-year-old daughter, Sarah (Stewart), aiming to...

6.1

37K votes

6.1

37K votes

Snake Eyes

1998 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Nicolas Cage · Gary Sinise · Carla Gugino · John Heard

Synopsis Snake Eyes (1998) is a high-octane thriller directed by Brian De Palma, renowned for its dynamic cinematography and gripping narrative. The film kicks off with an impressive tracking shot and sustains a relentless pace of excitement and style. Nicolas Cage...

6.0

19K votes

6.0

19K votes

Secret Window

2004 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction David Koepp

Cast Johnny Depp · John Turturro · Maria Bello · Timothy Hutton

Synopsis Secret Window (2004) follows the story of Mort Rainey, a renowned author portrayed by Johnny Depp, who is grappling with a severe case of writer's block and the emotional turmoil of a bitter divorce. Instead of focusing on his next...

6.0

27K votes

6.0

27K votes

The Trigger Effect

1996 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction David Koepp

Cast Kyle MacLachlan · Elisabeth Shue · Dermot Mulroney · Michael Rooker

Synopsis The Trigger Effect (1996) explores the fragility of societal order when basic necessities are disrupted. When a prolonged power outage leaves suburban residents Matthew and Annie in the dark, they quickly realize that human nature can turn predatory. Matthew's old...

5.9

2K votes

5.9

2K votes

The Paper

1994 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Michael Keaton · Marisa Tomei · Glenn Close · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Paper (1994) follows the journey of a talented but struggling writer, portrayed by Michael Keaton, who stumbles upon a potential Pulitzer Prize-winning story. However, his pursuit of journalistic glory is continually disrupted by a relentless and demanding editor, played...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Toy Soldiers

1991 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie Jr.

Cast Sean Astin · Wil Wheaton · Keith Coogan · Andrew Divoff

Synopsis Toy Soldiers (1991) centers around Billy Tepper, the charismatic leader of a defiant group of students at The Regis School. Having been expelled from three prestigious private institutions, Billy's rebellious streak is well-documented. His closest ally, Joey Trotta, is the...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Bad Influence

1990 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Rob Lowe · James Spader · Lisa Zane · Marcia Cross

Synopsis Bad Influence (1990) follows the story of Michael, a young professional who feels trapped in his monotonous life, lacking the courage to make significant changes. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Alex, a mysterious and charismatic stranger...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Julianne Moore · Vince Vaughn · Pete Postlethwaite

Synopsis The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) follows the story of John Hammond, who invites chaos theorist and former associate Ian Malcolm to his residence with some shocking news. Despite the devastation at his original Jurassic Park, Hammond reveals that a...

5.7

49K votes

5.7

49K votes

War of the Worlds

2005 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Cruise · Dakota Fanning · Justin Chatwin · Tim Robbins

Synopsis War of the Worlds (2005) follows the story of Ray Ferrier, portrayed by Tom Cruise, a dockworker navigating the complexities of a broken family. After his ex-wife and her new spouse deliver his teenage son Robbie and young daughter Rachel...

5.7

79K votes

5.7

79K votes

Presence

2024 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Steven Soderbergh

Cast Callina Liang · Lucy Liu · Chris Sullivan · Eddy Maday

Synopsis Presence (2024) follows the unsettling journey of Rebekah (Lucy Liu), her spouse (Chris Sullivan), and their offspring as they encounter inexplicable occurrences after relocating to a new suburban residence. The eerie entities that appear around them blur the boundaries between...

5.7

2K votes

5.7

2K votes

Death Becomes Her

1992 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Meryl Streep · Goldie Hawn · Bruce Willis · Isabella Rossellini

Synopsis Death Becomes Her (1992) follows the tale of Helen, a talented writer, and Madeline, a celebrated actress, who have been locked in a bitter rivalry for years. Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once Helen’s fiancé. After Helen recovers...

5.7

23K votes

5.7

23K votes