Brett Ratner

Brett Ratner

Born: March 28, 1969
in Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Brett Ratner (born March 28, 1969 in Miami Beach) is an American filmmaker.

He directed several music videos and the action comedy Money Talks (1997), before reaching commercial success with the action-comedy Rush Hour (1998), starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, both of whom reunited with Ratner for two sequels.

Movies for Brett Ratner...

The Fabulous Allan Carr
Title: The Fabulous Allan Carr
Character: Himself
Released: May 19, 2017
Type: Movie
Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw the Hollywood parties that defined the 1970s. A producer, manager, and marketing genius, Carr built his bombastic reputation amid a series of successes including the mega-hit musical film "Grease," until it all came crashing down after he produced the 1989 Academy Awards, a notorious debacle.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth 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".
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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Title: Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2012
Type: Movie
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. Written by Spike TV
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In The Tracks of Lalo Schifrin
Title: In The Tracks of Lalo Schifrin
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
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The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Title: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Character: Himself
Released: April 22, 2011
Type: Movie
A documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands, advertising and product placement.
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Title: With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Character: Self
Released: July 24, 2010
Type: Movie
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
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How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Title: How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Character: Self
Released: May 17, 2009
Type: Movie
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
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I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
Title: I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 2009
Type: Movie
John Cazale was in only five films – The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon and The Deer Hunter – each was nominated for Best Picture. Yet today most people don't even know his name. I KNEW IT WAS YOU is a fresh tour through movies that defined a generation.
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The Grand
Title: The Grand
Character: "Sob Story" Barry Blaustein
Released: June 7, 2007
Type: Movie
The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.
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Title: On the Lot
Released: May 22, 2007
Type: TV
On 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.
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Brett Ratner's X-Diaries
Title: Brett Ratner's X-Diaries
Character: Himself
Released: October 2, 2006
Type: Movie
Brett Ratner's production diary about making of X-Men: The Last Stand movie.
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The N Word
Title: The N Word
Character: Himself
Released: January 16, 2006
Type: Movie
The film explores the history of the word throughout its inception to present day. Woven into the narrative are poetry, music, and commentary from celebrities about their personal experiences with the word and their viewpoints. Each perspective is unique, as is each experience... some are much more comfortable with the word than others.
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Class Act
Title: Class Act
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Morgan Spurlock, Joe Morley and Heather Winters -- the same group of filmmakers that exposed the greasy truth about fast-food "supersizing" -- team with director Sara Sackner for this eye-opening documentary that looks under the hood of America's public school curriculum. Under the microscope this time is arts education and its pitiable lack of funding, as well as the vital role a teacher can play in the lives of struggling students.
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Title: Entourage
Released: July 18, 2004
Type: TV
Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
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A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon'
Title: A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon'
Character: Himself
Released: April 3, 2003
Type: Movie
This documentary follows director Brett Ratner through nearly every stage of production for the film Red Dragon (2002).
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious
Title: Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious
Character: Himself
Released: December 10, 2002
Type: Movie
Not since the great Bruce Lee has a Chinese martial artist taken Hollywood by storm. Leaping out of dire poverty and obscurity, Jackie Chan has become the sensational international superstar of mayhem and merriment! This presentation of Chan's career covers his work with the legendary Bruce Lee, his struggle against typecasting in the Bruce Lee mold, and the resounding success of his breakthrough movies mixing amazing acrobatic artistry with brilliant comic ability.
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Black and White
Title: Black and White
Character: Brett Ratner
Released: September 4, 1999
Type: Movie
Rich Bower is an up-and-coming star in the hip-hop world. Everyone wants to be around him, including Raven and her fellow upper-class white high school friends. The growing appeal of black culture among white teens fascinates documentary filmmaker Sam Donager, who sets out to chronicle it with her husband, Terry. But before Bower was a rapper, he was a gangster, and his criminal past comes back to haunt him and all those around him.
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Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
Title: Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
Character: Himself
Released: August 30, 1996
Type: Movie
Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar is a documentary on Jackie Chan.
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Scarface
Title: Scarface
Character: Boy Lying on Raft in Pool (uncredited)
Released: December 9, 1983
Type: Movie
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.