Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson

Born: December 17, 1973
in 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), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and its sequel, Glass Onion (2022).

Outside of film, Johnson directed three episodes of the television drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013). He received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series in 2013 for his work on the season 5 episode "Fifty-One".

Movies for Rian Johnson...

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
Title: Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
Character: Self
Released: November 9, 2023
Type: Movie
Guillermo 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.
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The Space Western of the Southwest
Title: The Space Western of the Southwest
Released: April 30, 2023
Type: Movie
Eric 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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Scream
Title: Scream
Character: Party Guest (voice) (uncredited)
Released: January 12, 2022
Type: Movie
Twenty-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.
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The Last Jedi: Meet the Porgs
Title: The Last Jedi: Meet the Porgs
Released: March 27, 2018
Type: Movie
This piece explores Porg origins and inspiration, design, transition from sketches to final physical puppet, puppet control, sound effects, and digital support features.
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The Director and the Jedi
Title: The Director and the Jedi
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2018
Type: Movie
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
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Balance of the Force
Title: Balance of the Force
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2018
Type: Movie
Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
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The Force of Sound
Title: The Force of Sound
Character: Self
Released: February 20, 2018
Type: Movie
Go 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.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Character: Death Star Technician
Released: December 14, 2016
Type: Movie
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
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Title: The Late Late Show with James Corden
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 23, 2015
Type: TV
Once 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.
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Out of Print
Title: Out of Print
Character: Self
Released: August 23, 2014
Type: Movie
A 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.
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Title: BoJack Horseman
Character: Brian (voice)
Released: August 22, 2014
Type: TV
Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit TV show "Horsin' Around," but today he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.
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Title: The Real History of Science Fiction
Character: Himself
Released: April 19, 2014
Type: TV
The 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.
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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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No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
Title: No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
Character: Self
Released: November 26, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
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Building Brick
Title: Building Brick
Released: September 21, 2006
Type: Movie
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 (Disclaimer: I shot most of this footage when I was 17 with my family camcorder, edited it when I was 19, and this is not a very high res version, but it has only been available on the German DVD so I wanted a way that my friends could see it) Also, I am endlessly immensely grateful to Rian Johnson for giving me the opportunity to be part of Brick.
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Rian Johnson: Planning the Perfect Murder
Title: Rian Johnson: Planning the Perfect Murder
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Director Rian Johnson explains his thought process behind the 2019 film Knives Out.