John Hughes
John Hughes (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed and scripted some of the most successful films of the 1980s and 1990s, including National Lampoon’s Vacation, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science, The Breakfast Club, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Uncle Buck, Career Opportunities, 101 Dalmatians, Home Alone, and its sequels, Home Alone 2 and Home Alone 3.
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John Hughes Movies
Discover the best movies directed by John Hughes. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated John Hughes films ranked by score.
1
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Comedy
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain...
Score
7.3
2
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Comedy
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend...
Score
7.6
3
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Comedy
Drama
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and...
Score
7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by John Hughes?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by John Hughes are Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Breakfast Club.
How many movies and TV shows has John Hughes directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by John Hughes, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by John Hughes worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by John Hughes maintains a strong average user rating of 7.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.