An American film director, producer, and screenwriter born in 1970, he initially pursued acting before transitioning to filmmaking. He made his directorial debut with "Crazy Heart" in 2009, earning critical acclaim and winning two Academy Awards. Known for his character-driven narratives and atmospheric storytelling, he has directed films such as "Out of the Furnace," "Black Mass," and "Hostiles." His work often explores themes of identity, redemption, and the American experience.
BLACK MASS
Black Mass is a 2015 American crime drama film that chronicles the true story of James 'Whitey' Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster, who became an FBI...
CRAZY HEART
Crazy Heart is a 2009 drama film directed by Scott Cooper. The story follows a washed-up country music singer who struggles with alcoholism and...
HOSTILES
In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. Along the way, they...
ANTLERS
Antlers follows a schoolteacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons) who uncover a disturbing secret in a troubled student—one that ties...
THE PALE BLUE EYE
The Pale Blue Eye follows a retired detective investigating a series of gruesome murders at West Point Military Academy in the 19th century. As he...
OUT OF THE FURNACE
Out of the Furnace is a gripping thriller set in the economically-depressed Rust Belt. It follows Russell Baze, a steel mill worker caring for his...