James Woods

HerculesMovie · 1997 · 93 minA bright, tuneful cartoon romp with snappy banter, colourful monsters and a warm heart beneath the mythic mayhem.More like this

ContactMovie · 1997 · 150 minA thoughtful, sweeping journey that mixes scientific wonder with personal longing, building to a quiet, moving confrontation with belief.More like this

Once Upon a Time in AmericaMovie · 1984 · 139 minA sweeping, mournful epic that drifts through memory and time, heavy with regret and lost friendship, demanding patience but rewarding it with haunting images.More like this

CasinoMovie · 1995 · 179 minA dazzling, propulsive rise-and-fall epic that seduces with excess before souring into paranoia, betrayal and quiet ruin.More like this

Scary Movie 2Movie · 2001 · 82 minA rapid-fire, crude spoof that throws endless jokes at the screen, often landing with a thud but never slowing down.More like this

White House DownMovie · 2013 · 131 minA loud, propulsive action ride with a father-daughter heart, mixing tense standoffs and broad heroics with a light, crowd-pleasing touch.More like this

The Daily ShowTV series · 1996 · 31 seasonsA quick, sharp nightly riff on the news that makes you laugh and wince at the same time.More like this

The Virgin SuicidesMovie · 1999 · 97 minA hazy, dreamlike memory of adolescence that lingers with quiet sadness and an unsettling sense of mystery.More like this

Surf's UpMovie · 2007 · 85 minA playful, sunny mockumentary that feels like hanging out with quirky penguins, full of gentle laughs and a warm underdog spirit.More like this

John QMovie · 2002 · 116 minA tense, heartfelt hostage drama that wrings suspense and tears from a desperate father's impossible choice.More like this

VideodromeMovie · 1983 · 88 minA grimy, hypnotic descent into media madness, blending visceral body horror with cold, cerebral unease.More like this

Stuart Little 2Movie · 2002 · 78 minA warm, gentle adventure with a few tense moments, easy to enjoy with family.More like this

Any Given SundayMovie · 1999 · 163 minA loud, sweaty, testosterone-charged locker-room drama that surges with big speeches and rapid-fire editing.More like this

The SpecialistMovie · 1994 · 110 minA steamy, explosion-filled revenge thriller that pairs brooding action with a charged romance, easy to watch but rarely surprising.More like this

Final Fantasy: The Spirits WithinMovie · 2001 · 106 minA somber, visually ambitious sci-fi quest that feels earnest and occasionally stilted, mixing spiritual awe with action and loss.More like this

VampiresMovie · 1998 · 108 minA gritty, sun-scorched vampire hunt that blends brutal action with cynical banter and a relentless sense of dread.More like this

The General's DaughterMovie · 1999 · 116 minA grim, methodical murder mystery that peels back military decorum to reveal buried cruelty, leaving a lingering sense of injustice.More like this

Be CoolMovie · 2005 · 119 minA breezy, star-studded caper that coasts on charm and slick banter more than on plot.More like this

True CrimeMovie · 1999 · 127 minA tense, race-against-the-clock drama that keeps you leaning forward, with a flawed hero and a grim countdown to an execution.More like this

HerculesTV series · 1998–1999 · 1 seasonA bright, joke-filled cartoon romp where mythic monsters and gods become playful obstacles for a cheerful teen hero.More like this

Cat's EyeMovie · 1985 · 94 minA creepy, brisk anthology where a wandering cat links three nasty tales of menace and dark irony, building to a satisfying creature showdown.More like this

Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsMovie · 2010 · 75 minA brisk, punchy superhero adventure that balances cosmic stakes with a surprisingly somber philosophical edge.More like this

Straw DogsMovie · 2011 · 110 minA slow-building pressure cooker of humiliation and dread that erupts into savage, claustrophobic violence.More like this

The Hard WayMovie · 1991 · 111 minA breezy, wisecracking buddy-cop ride where the jokes land and the action keeps things moving without asking much of you.More like this

The GetawayMovie · 1994 · 116 minA tense, gritty crime thriller with sudden violence and double-crosses, keeping you on edge as the fugitives scramble to survive.More like this

Riding in Cars with BoysMovie · 2001 · 131 minIt is a sentimental journey through difficult life choices, marked by moments of profound emotional reckoning.More like this

The Rockford FilesTV series · 1974–1980 · 6 seasonsA laid-back, wry detective yarn where charm and clever talk matter more than fistfights, and the hero usually wins by his wits.More like this

Recess: School's OutMovie · 2001 · 82 minA breezy, silly caper that plays like a stretched episode, full of kid logic, goofy villains and nostalgic summer-holiday warmth.More like this

NixonMovie · 1995 · 192 minA dense, brooding plunge into a haunted man's psyche, mixing archival texture with operatic flashbacks and a towering, tragic performance.More like this

Night MovesMovie · 1975 · 100 minA slow, brooding neo-noir that immerses you in a labyrinth of secrets and moral ambiguity, leaving a lingering sense of despair.More like this

SalvadorMovie · 1986 · 123 minA raw, sweat-soaked plunge into war reporting that leaves you shaken and angry rather than entertained.More like this

Too Big to FailMovie · 2011 · 97 minA tense, talky procedural that turns boardroom negotiations into high-stakes drama, demanding attention but rewarding with sharp performances and a cynical view of power.More like this

SharkTV series · 2006–2008 · 2 seasonsA sharp, fast-paced legal drama that keeps you hooked with courtroom clashes and moral gray areas, anchored by a charismatic, flawed lead.More like this

Against All OddsMovie · 1984 · 121 minA sleek, sun-bleached noir that trades in doomed passion and quiet menace, leaving a lingering ache of what might have been.More like this

Pretty PersuasionMovie · 2005 · 109 minA sharp, uncomfortable black comedy that keeps you at a distance while you watch a manipulative teenager orchestrate chaos with chilling precision.More like this

Ghosts of MississippiMovie · 1996 · 130 minA sober, slow courtroom drama that carries the weight of decades of injustice, more earnest than gripping.More like this

Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark SideMovie · 2009 · 54 minA rapid-fire gag machine that riffs on a beloved space epic with crude jokes and pop-culture detours, easy to dip into and laugh at.More like this

Jamesy BoyMovie · 2014 · 109 minA somber, sincere redemption story that moves between harsh prison life and troubled youth, asking for patience and empathy.More like this

CopMovie · 1988 · 110 minA gritty, fast-moving neo-noir that keeps you tense with its abrasive antihero and grim atmosphere.More like this

Best SellerMovie · 1987 · 95 minA gritty, coiled neo-noir that crackles with uneasy menace and a strange, doomed partnership.More like this

Another Day in ParadiseMovie · 1998 · 101 minA grim, slow descent into violence and addiction, offering little relief and a pervasive sense of dread.More like this

True BelieverMovie · 1989 · 105 minA gritty, slow-burning legal drama that feels like a throwback to 70s paranoia thrillers, with a weary, cynical edge and a satisfying courtroom payoff.More like this

Officer DownMovie · 2013 · 98 minA grim, brooding crime drama that keeps you tense as a haunted cop wrestles with his past.More like this

DiggstownMovie · 1992 · 98 minA breezy, twisty con-game comedy with boxing bouts, colourful small-town characters, and a warm buddy vibe that keeps you grinning.More like this

The GamblerMovie · 1974 · 112 minA slow, queasy descent into self-destruction, watching a clever man calmly gamble away everything while daring the world to hurt him.More like this

EyewitnessMovie · 1981 · 103 minA moody urban thriller that blends romance and danger, drawing you into a world of secrets and class divides.More like this

An American CarolMovie · 2008 · 82 minA broad, goofy satire that throws everything at the wall, feeling more like a series of sketch-comedy bits than a coherent story.More like this

HolocaustTV series · 1978 · 1 seasonA harrowing, sprawling chronicle that immerses you in mounting dread and grief across years of persecution and survival.More like this

The Onion FieldMovie · 1979 · 122 minA slow, suffocating true-crime drama that lingers on guilt and legal frustration, leaving a heavy, somber aftertaste.More like this

End GameMovie · 2006 · 93 minA fast, grimly efficient conspiracy thriller that keeps you watching for the next twist even as it strains credibility.More like this

Welcome Back, KotterTV series · 1975–1979 · 4 seasonsA gentle, joke-filled classroom comedy that feels like hanging out with a lively, wisecracking group of friends.More like this

Straight TalkMovie · 1992 · 91 minA breezy, warm-hearted romcom with a folksy charm, light laughs, and a predictable but satisfying romance.More like this

ComaTV series · 2012 · 1 seasonA paranoid medical thriller that tightens like a vice, mixing institutional dread with a queasy sense of being watched.More like this

NorthforkMovie · 2003 · 103 minA slow, dreamlike drift through loss and belief, more mood than story, asking patience and rewarding it with quiet images.More like this

Mary and MarthaMovie · 2013 · 90 minA heartfelt, issue-driven drama that moves from intimate grief to political advocacy, asking for patience and empathy.More like this

Indictment: The McMartin TrialMovie · 1995 · 135 minA gripping, infuriating courtroom drama that exposes how hysteria and ambition can destroy innocent lives.More like this

Raid on EntebbeMovie · 1976 · 145 minA tense, procedural retelling of a real hostage rescue, balancing political deliberation with sudden, sobering action.More like this

This Girl's LifeMovie · 2004 · 104 minA somber, intimate character study that balances explicit sex work with tender family moments, building to a tense, unsettling confrontation.More like this

BlingMovie · 2016 · 81 minA bright, silly cartoon romp of robot chases and goofy villainy that breezes by without asking much of anyone.More like this

The ChoirboysMovie · 1977 · 119 minA rowdy, uneven mix of cop camaraderie and ugly behavior that swings between crude laughs and sour discomfort.More like this

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