
Jon Avnet
Production · b. 1949 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.
Movies6
Movie7.5DramaA retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bullriding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family.
The Last Rodeo
2025 · 86 votes
Movie5.5DocumentarySet against the landscape of 80s teen culture and the dawn of yuppiedom, this documentary relishes 'Risky Business' for having the brains to break from convention, while celebrating the film's cultural impact.
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Follows the life and career of legendary composer Alfred Newman.
Movie9.0DocumentaryAn original documentary exploring one of America's most beloved films. Take a journey with director Jon Avnet, actresses Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, along with many others, through the experience of creating this memorable film.
Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes
1998 · 1 votes
Movie6.0DocumentaryTeen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry - especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre's origins and the impact it has made up till today.
Movie6.0DramaDocumentaryThis is a lovely documentary that pays tribute to the career of star Jessica Tandy, as the filmmakers recall what it was like to work with this marvelous actress. This featurette is fairly short, but it offers fine insight, history and heart
Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
2003 · 1 votes
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TV5.8RealityOn the Lot is a short-lived reality show competition for filmmaking, produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett. The show, which aired on Fox, featured filmmakers competing in weekly elimination competitions, with the ultimate prize of a million-dollar development deal at DreamWorks.
On the Lot
2007 · 3 votes