An acclaimed American filmmaker, he emerged as a prominent voice in independent cinema with his distinct storytelling style. His early work, such as "Drugstore Cowboy" and "My Own Private Idaho," explored themes of alienation and marginalized communities. He gained mainstream success with "Good Will Hunting," earning an Oscar nomination. Known for his versatility, he has directed films like "Elephant," which won the Palme d'Or, and "Milk," a biopic of Harvey Milk. His work often blends realism with artistic expression.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
My Own Private Idaho follows two close friends, Mike and Scott, as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and struggle with their own personal...
GOOD WILL HUNTING
Good Will Hunting follows the story of a troubled but brilliant young janitor at MIT who is discovered by a professor to have a gift for mathematics....
PARANOID PARK
A teenage skateboarder accidentally kills a security guard and tries to deal with the guilt while keeping it a secret from his friends and family. As...
PROMISED LAND
Promised Land is a drama film that explores the complex issues surrounding natural gas drilling in rural America. The story follows a corporate...
MILK
Milk is a biographical drama film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk. The movie follows Milk's journey as he becomes...
TO DIE FOR
To Die For is a dark comedy film that follows the story of a manipulative woman who will do anything to achieve fame and success as a television news...
FINDING FORRESTER
Finding Forrester is a 2000 drama film about a young African-American teenager who befriends a reclusive writer and learns valuable life lessons from...
ELEPHANT
Elephant is a 2003 drama film that follows the lives of several high school students as they navigate through a normal day that suddenly turns tragic....