Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson

Curtis Lee Hanson (March 24, 1945 – September 20, 2016) was an American filmmaker. Hanson was born in Reno, Nevada and grew up in Los Angeles, the son of Beverly June, a real estate agent, and Wilbur Hale “Bill” Hanson, a teacher. Hanson dropped out of high school, finding work as a freelance photographer and editor for Cinema magazine.

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Curtis Hanson Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Curtis Hanson. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Curtis Hanson films ranked by score.

1

Chasing Mavericks (2012)

Drama
Jay Moriarity is fifteen years old and obsessed with one thing: a monstrous wave off the Northern California coast that most surfers would rather avoid. Mavericks breaks in cold, shark-populated...
Score 7.0
2

8 Mile (2002)

Drama Music
Detroit's underbelly becomes a proving ground for Jimmy, a young man wrestling with poverty, family chaos, and the weight of wasted potential. The underground hip-hop scene offers an escape, but...
Score 7.1
3

L.A. Confidential (1997)

Crime Drama Mystery
Nineteen-fifties Los Angeles glitters on the surface and rots underneath, and three LAPD detectives embody that contradiction completely. One chases headlines, one follows the rulebook, and one settles scores with...
Score 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Curtis Hanson? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Curtis Hanson are Chasing Mavericks, 8 Mile, and L.A. Confidential.
How many movies and TV shows has Curtis Hanson directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Curtis Hanson, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Curtis Hanson worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Curtis Hanson maintains a strong average user rating of 7.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.