
Rian Johnson
Director · b. 1973 · Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Rian Craig Johnson (born December 17, 1973) is an American filmmaker. He made his directorial debut with the neo-noir mystery film Brick (2005), which received positive reviews and grossed nearly $4 million on a $450,000 budget. Transitioning to higher-profile films, Johnson achieved mainstream recognition for writing and directing the science-fiction thriller Looper (2012) to critical and commercial success. Johnson landed his largest project when he wrote and directed the space opera Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), which grossed over $1 billion. He returned to the mystery genre with Knives Out (2019) and its sequel Glass Onion (2022), both of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay, respectively. Additionally, Johnson is also known for directing three highly acclaimed episodes for the television series Breaking Bad (2008–2013), namely "Ozymandias," "Fly," and "Fifty-One"; for the latter, he received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing—Drama Series in 2013. He also created a murder mystery series titled Poker Face for Peacock with Natasha Lyonne. Johnson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rian Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movies14
Movie6.7HorrorMysteryTwenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Scream
2022 · 4K votes
Movie7.5ActionAdventureA rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016 · 16K votes
Movie8.4DocumentaryA documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
2013 · 133 votes
Movie7.4DocumentaryAn intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
The Director and the Jedi
2018 · 48 votes
Movie5.5Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals.
Netflix Tudum 2025
2025 · 17 votes
Movie6.1DocumentaryGuillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
2023 · 25 votes
Movie8.3DocumentaryGo inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same without the brilliant sound design and mixing created by Skywalker Sound.
The Force of Sound
2018 · 4 votes
Movie5.7DocumentaryA documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles.
Out of Print
2014 · 9 votes
Movie8.0DocumentaryWhile known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther series, the iconic director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards was also a sculptor and painter, loving husband and devoted father. Featuring never-before-seen archival video and stills, American Masters offers an exploration into his complex life and genre-spanning career, as shared by filmmakers and family.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
2024 · 1 votes
Movie7.9DocumentaryExplore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
Balance of the Force
2018 · 7 votes
MovieDocumentaryWith the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Digital HD, fans are now able to get an inside look at one of the of the epic space battles in the film, as well as a pivotal showdown between mother and son. The featurette called "Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle" goes in depth on every aspect of production for the space showdowns between the Resistance and the First Order. The clips give great insight into writer and director Rian Johnson's vision as well as how Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic made it happen.
- Movie3.0Documentary
Building Brick is the Behind the Scenes documentary for the film Brick (2006). Brick was written and directed by Rian Johnson in San Clemente, CA in 2003. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Lucas Haas, Noah Segan Building Brick was filmed and edited by L Jean Schwartz
Building Brick
2006 · 1 votes
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This piece explores Porg origins and inspiration, design, transition from sketches to final physical puppet, puppet control, sound effects, and digital support features.
MovieDocumentaryEric Cameron chronicles the relationship between Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and the quaint town of Dingle, Ireland where it was filmed.
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TV5.1Talk ShowOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015 · 148 votes
TV5.1Talk ShowComedySeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · 134 votes
TV8.5AnimationComedyMeet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?
BoJack Horseman
2014 · 3K votes
TV7.0DocumentaryThe series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014 · 21 votes