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Ron Howard Movies

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Best Known

All Movies

208 movies

Directed 47

TBA
Untitled Ron Howard Firefighter Film
Untitled Ron Howard Firefighter Film
Director, Producer
History
The Fixer
The Fixer
Director
Action, Thriller
Old Paint
Old Paint
Director
The Shrinking of Treehorn
The Shrinking of Treehorn
Director, Producer
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel
Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel
Director, Producer
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
2028
Alone at Dawn
Alone at Dawn
Director, Producer
Drama, War
2026
Avedon
Avedon
Director, Producer
Documentary
2025
Eden
Eden
Director, Writer, Producer
History, Thriller
2024
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
Director, Producer
Documentary
2022
Thirteen Lives
Thirteen Lives
Director, Producer
Drama, Thriller
We Feed People
We Feed People
Director, Producer
Documentary
2020
Hillbilly Elegy
Hillbilly Elegy
Director, Producer
Drama
Rebuilding Paradise
Rebuilding Paradise
Director, Producer
Documentary
2019
Pavarotti
Pavarotti
Director, Producer
History, Documentary, Music
2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Director
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
2016
Inferno
Inferno
Director, Producer
Thriller, Mystery
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Director, Producer
Documentary, Music
2015
In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea
Director, Producer
Adventure, Drama, Action
2013
Made in America
Made in America
Director, Producer
Documentary, Music
Rush
Rush
Director, Producer
Drama, Action
2011
The Dilemma
The Dilemma
Director, Producer
Drama, Comedy
2010
Presidential Reunion
Presidential Reunion
Director
Comedy, TV Movie
2009
Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons
Director, Producer
Thriller, Mystery
2008
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon
Director, Producer
Drama, History
2006
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Director, Producer
Thriller, Mystery
2005
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
Director, Producer
Drama, History, Romance
2003
The Missing
The Missing
Director, Producer
Adventure, Western, Thriller
2002
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind
Director, Producer · as Man at Governor's Ball (uncredited)
Drama, Romance
2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Director, Producer
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
1999
EDtv
EDtv
Director, Producer
Comedy
1996
Ransom
Ransom
Director
Action, Thriller
1995
Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Director, Executive Music Producer
Drama, History
1994
The Paper
The Paper
Director
Drama, Comedy
1992
Far and Away
Far and Away
Director, Writer, Producer
Adventure, Drama, Western
1991
Backdraft
Backdraft
Director
Drama, Action, Thriller
1989
Parenthood
Parenthood
Director, Writer
Drama, Comedy
1988
Willow
Willow
Director
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
1986
Gung Ho
Gung Ho
Director, Executive Producer
Drama, Comedy
1985
Cocoon
Cocoon
Director
Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction
1984
Splash
Splash
Director
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
1982
Night Shift
Night Shift
Director · as Annoying Sax Player (uncredited)
Comedy
1981
Through the Magic Pyramid
Through the Magic Pyramid
Director, Executive Producer
Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
1980
Skyward
Skyward
Director, Executive Producer
Drama, Family, TV Movie
1978
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy
Director, Writer
Comedy, Music, TV Movie
1977
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
Director, Writer · as Sam Freeman
Action, Comedy
1969
Deed of DaringDo
Deed of DaringDo
Director
Cards Cads Guns Gore and Death
Cards Cads Guns Gore and Death
Director
Action, Western

Acting 36

2025
The Studio: The Note
The Studio: The Note
as Ron
2019
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Wilcox Boy (archive footage)
Thriller, Documentary, Science Fiction
2011
The Death and Return of Superman
The Death and Return of Superman
as Max's Son
Comedy, Science Fiction
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
as Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
Comedy, Documentary
2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
as Richie Cunningham ("Buddy Holly") (archive footage)
Documentary, Music
2001
Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones
as Tom Colonic (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Action
2000
The Independent
The Independent
as Ron Howard
Comedy
Welcome to Hollywood
Welcome to Hollywood
as Ron Howard
Comedy
1996
Blacklist: Hollywood on Trial
Blacklist: Hollywood on Trial
as Herbert Biberman
Documentary
1993
Hollywood on Hollywood
Hollywood on Hollywood
as Host
Documentary
1988
Channel 99
Channel 99
Actor
Comedy
1986
Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry
as Opie Taylor
Comedy, TV Movie
1981
Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain
as Lee Mackie
Drama, TV Movie
Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
as Ned De Vries
Drama, TV Movie
1980
Act of Love
Act of Love
as Leon Cybulkowski
Drama, TV Movie
1979
More American Graffiti
More American Graffiti
as Steve Bolander
Drama, Comedy, War
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
Comedy, Family
1977
I'm a Fool
I'm a Fool
as Andy
Comedy, TV Movie
1976
A Special: Olivia Newton-John
A Special: Olivia Newton-John
Actor
Music, TV Movie
The Shootist
The Shootist
as Gillom Rogers
Western
Eat My Dust
Eat My Dust
as Hoover Niebold
Action
The First Nudie Musical
The First Nudie Musical
as Auditioning Actor
Comedy, Music
1975
Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn
as Huckleberry Finn
Adventure, TV Movie
1974
Locusts
Locusts
as Donny Fletcher
Drama, Horror, Thriller
The Spikes Gang
The Spikes Gang
as Les
Action, Western
The Migrants
The Migrants
as Lyle Barlow
Drama, TV Movie
1973
Happy Mother's Day, Love George
Happy Mother's Day, Love George
as Johnny
Drama, Horror, Thriller
American Graffiti
American Graffiti
as Steve Bolander
Drama, Comedy
1970
The Wild Country
The Wild Country
as Virgil Tanner
Adventure, Western, Family
Smoke
Smoke
as Chris (as Ronny Howard)
Adventure, Drama, Family
1967
A Boy Called Nuthin’
A Boy Called Nuthin’
as Richie 'Nuthin'' Caldwell
1965
Village of the Giants
Village of the Giants
as Genius
Science Fiction
1963
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Eddie Corbett
Drama, Comedy, Romance
1962
The Music Man
The Music Man
as Winthrop Paroo
Comedy, Music, Romance
1961
Five Minutes to Live
Five Minutes to Live
as Bobby Wilson
Thriller, Crime
1959
The Journey
The Journey
as Billy Rhinelander
Drama, Romance, War

Writing & Producing 73

TBA
Splash
Splash
Producer
Comedy, Romance
Spy vs. Spy
Spy vs. Spy
Producer
Action, Comedy
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
Dangerously Funny
Dangerously Funny
Producer
Comedy
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell
Producer
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
The Sound of Philadelphia
The Sound of Philadelphia
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Executive Producer
Action
Curious George
Curious George
Producer
Adventure, Comedy, Family
2026
Whalefall
Whalefall
Producer
Thriller
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
Executive Producer
Documentary
Summer of '94
Summer of '94
Executive Producer
Documentary
Kyle Larson vs. The Double
Kyle Larson vs. The Double
Executive Producer
Documentary
Marty, Life Is Short
Marty, Life Is Short
Executive Producer · as Self
Documentary
2025
Big Dreams: The Little League World Series 2024
Big Dreams: The Little League World Series 2024
Executive Producer
Documentary
Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything
Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything
Executive Producer
Documentary
Pets
Pets
Executive Producer
Documentary
2024
The Lost Children
The Lost Children
Executive Producer
Documentary
Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams
Producer · as Self - Filmmaker
Documentary, Music
Frida
Frida
Executive Producer
Documentary
2023
Carlos
Carlos
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
The Slumber Party
The Slumber Party
Executive Producer
Comedy, Family, TV Movie
The Beanie Bubble
The Beanie Bubble
Producer
Drama, Comedy
Judy Blume Forever
Judy Blume Forever
Executive Producer
Documentary
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
Tetris
Tetris
Executive Producer
Drama, History, Thriller
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
2022
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
Executive Producer
Drama, Documentary
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Executive Producer
Documentary, Music
Wedding Season
Wedding Season
Executive Producer
Comedy, Romance
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace
Executive Producer
Documentary
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Executive Producer
Documentary
Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi
Executive Producer
Documentary
2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM!
Producer
Drama, Music
Paper & Glue
Paper & Glue
Executive Producer
Documentary
Julia
Julia
Executive Producer
History, Documentary
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Executive Producer
Animation, Documentary
The Day Sports Stood Still
The Day Sports Stood Still
Executive Producer
Documentary
2020
Curious George: Go West, Go Wild
Curious George: Go West, Go Wild
Executive Producer
Animation, Family, TV Movie
Dads
Dads
Producer · as Self
Documentary
D. Wade: Life Unexpected
D. Wade: Life Unexpected
Producer
Documentary
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
Executive Producer
History, Documentary, Music
2019
Being Frank
Being Frank
Producer
Comedy
Backdraft 2
Backdraft 2
Executive Producer
Drama, Action, Crime
2018
The Good Lie
The Good Lie
Producer
Drama
The Spy Who Dumped Me
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Executive Producer
Adventure, Action, Comedy
2017
The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower
Producer
Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
2015
Prophet's Prey
Prophet's Prey
Executive Producer
History, Crime, Documentary
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle
Executive Producer
Adventure, Animation, Family
2013
Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
Executive Producer
Animation, Family
2012
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Producer
Documentary, Music
2011
Restless
Restless
Producer
Drama, Romance
Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens
Producer
Western, Science Fiction
2009
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
Executive Producer
Animation, Family
2008
Changeling
Changeling
Producer
Drama, Crime, Mystery
2006
Curious George
Curious George
Producer
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
2005
Inside Deep Throat
Inside Deep Throat
Producer
History, Documentary
2004
The Alamo
The Alamo
Producer
Drama, History, War
2001
Silicon Follies
Silicon Follies
Executive Producer
1999
Beyond the Mat
Beyond the Mat
Producer
Documentary
1997
Inventing the Abbotts
Inventing the Abbotts
Producer
Drama, Romance
The PJ's
The PJ's
Executive Producer
Animation
1996
The Chamber
The Chamber
Producer
Drama, Crime
1991
Closet Land
Closet Land
Executive Producer
Drama, Thriller
1989
The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
Executive Producer
Horror, Comedy, Thriller
1988
Clean and Sober
Clean and Sober
Executive Producer
Drama
Vibes
Vibes
Executive Producer
Action, Comedy, Romance
1987
No Man's Land
No Man's Land
Executive Producer
Drama, Action, Crime
1986
The Lone Star Kid
The Lone Star Kid
Executive Producer
Drama, Family, TV Movie
1985
Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air
Executive Producer
Drama, Crime, TV Movie
No Greater Gift
No Greater Gift
Executive Producer
Drama, Family, TV Movie
1983
When Your Lover Leaves
When Your Lover Leaves
Executive Producer
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
1981
Skyward Christmas
Skyward Christmas
Executive Producer
Drama, TV Movie
1980
Leo and Loree
Leo and Loree
Executive Producer
Drama, Romance

Other 52

TBA
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
as Self
Documentary, Music
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
as Self
Documentary
Tom Hanks: A League of His Own
Tom Hanks: A League of His Own
as Self
Documentary
Kasdan on Kasdan
Kasdan on Kasdan
as Self
Documentary
Mademoiselle Chambon
Mademoiselle Chambon
Thanks
Drama, Comedy, Romance
2025
John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Director, Splash (archive footage)
Documentary
2024
Enterprise or Love: The Story of Far and Away
Enterprise or Love: The Story of Far and Away
as Self
2023
John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons
John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons
as Self
Documentary
Willow: Behind the Magic
Willow: Behind the Magic
as Self - Director, Willow, 1988 / Executive Producer, Willow, 2022
Comedy, Documentary
2022
'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen
'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
2021
Fuck Coin
Fuck Coin
as Self
Adventure, Drama, Thriller
2020
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
2019
Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10
Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10
as Self
Animation, Comedy, Family
2017
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
as Self
Documentary
2016
Blood of the Tribades
Blood of the Tribades
Thanks
Horror
Magnetic
Magnetic
Thanks
Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
as Himself
Comedy, TV Movie
2013
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
as Self
Documentary
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
as Self
Comedy, Documentary
From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
as Self - Director
Adventure, Fantasy, Documentary
2012
Radioman
Radioman
as Self
Documentary
2011
Corman's World
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker
Documentary
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
as Self
Documentary
2010
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
as Self
Documentary
2008
Ron Howard: 50 Years in Film
Ron Howard: 50 Years in Film
as Self
Documentary
2007
Cannes: All Access
Cannes: All Access
as Self
Documentary
2004
Tell Them Who You Are
Tell Them Who You Are
as Self
Documentary
Making a 'Splash'
Making a 'Splash'
as Self - Director
Comedy, Documentary
2002
Christopher Plummer A Man For All Stages
Christopher Plummer A Man For All Stages
as Self
Documentary
Inside a Beautiful Mind
Inside a Beautiful Mind
as Self
Drama, Documentary
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
as Self
Documentary
2001
The Shootist The Legend Lives On
The Shootist The Legend Lives On
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Documentary
2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
as Self
Documentary
1999
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
as Self
Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Self / Opie Taylor / Ritchie Cunningham (archive footage)
Documentary
1998
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
The Making of 'American Graffiti'
as Self
Documentary
1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self
History, Documentary, TV Movie
Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero
Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero
as Self
Documentary
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as Self
Documentary, TV Movie
1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
as Self
Documentary
1995
Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13
Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13
as Self
Documentary
1992
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
as Self
Documentary
1991
The Horror Hall of Fame II
The Horror Hall of Fame II
as Self
Horror, Documentary, TV Movie
1989
First Works
First Works
as Self
Documentary
1988
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
as Self - Director
Documentary, TV Movie
1985
Hollywoods Funniest AllStar Bloopers
Hollywoods Funniest AllStar Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
Comedy, Documentary
1979
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
as Himself
Documentary
1978
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as Self - Host
Documentary, Family
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
as Self
Documentary
1976
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular
as Self
Comedy, Music, TV Movie