Born in Houston, Texas, in 1960, he is a prominent American filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling and character-driven narratives. He gained acclaim with the independent film "Slacker" (1990) and further success with "Dazed and Confused" (1993). Celebrated for the "Before" trilogy and "Boyhood" (2014), his work often explores themes of time and personal growth. He co-founded the Austin Film Society, supporting independent filmmaking. His unique style continues to influence contemporary cinema.
BEFORE SUNRISE
Before Sunrise is a romantic drama that explores the spontaneous connection between two strangers, Jesse, an American, and Celine, a French woman, who...
BOYHOOD
Boyhood is a groundbreaking coming-of-age film that uniquely captures the essence of growing up. Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, it follows...
A SCANNER DARKLY
A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 American science fiction thriller film directed by Richard Linklater and based on the novel of the same name by Philip K....
BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Before Midnight is a 2013 romantic drama film that continues the story of Jesse and Celine, now a married couple facing the challenges of long-term...
THE SCHOOL OF ROCK
The School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn, a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Using rock...
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!
Everybody Wants Some!! is a comedy film set in the 1980s, following a group of college baseball players as they navigate the wild parties and romantic...
DAZED AND CONFUSED
Dazed and Confused is a coming-of-age film set in 1976 that follows a group of Texas teenagers on the last day of school. The movie captures the...
SLACKER
Slacker follows a day in the life of various strangers in Austin, Texas as they go about their everyday activities, discussing various philosophical...
WAKING LIFE
Waking Life is a unique film that explores the nature of reality and consciousness through a series of philosophical conversations and dream-like...
SCHOOL OF ROCK
School of Rock is a comedy film about a struggling musician who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. He forms a rock band...
BEFORE SUNSET
Before Sunset, released in 2004, is a romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater. It is a sequel to the 1995 film Before Sunrise and continues...