Martin Brest

Martin Brest

Martin Brest (born August 8, 1951) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. After his feature debut, Going in Style (1979), he directed the action comedies Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Midnight Run (1988), which were critical and commercial hits. He then directed Scent of a Woman (1992), starring Al Pacino, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance, and earned Brest nominations for Best Director and Best Picture.

He followed it with Meet Joe Black (1998), which received mixed reviews. Brest’s next film was Gigli (2003). After disagreements between Brest and Revolution Studios, creative control was taken from him, resulting in a radically re-written and re-shot version of the original film being released, which became his first and only unprofitable film and, in fact, a major box-office bomb and was widely panned. It remains his last film to date.

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Martin Brest Movies

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

1

Gigli (2003)

Comedy Crime Drama
When a small-time criminal is tasked with snatching the disabled brother of a federal prosecutor, the job spirals from straightforward to catastrophic. His boss deploys a tough, charismatic woman to...
Score 4.0
2

Meet Joe Black (1998)

Drama Fantasy Romance
William Parrish has built an empire and is about to turn sixty-five when a soft-spoken stranger arrives at his door. The stranger is Death, curious about mortal life and willing...
Score 7.4
3

Scent of a Woman (1992)

Drama
A scholarship kid at an elite prep school, Charlie Simms is just trying to scrape together enough cash to get home for Christmas. The gig sounds simple: keep an eye...
Score 7.8
4

Midnight Run (1988)

Action Comedy Crime
Jack Walsh is a burned-out skip tracer hired to drag Jonathan Mardukas, a mild-mannered mob bookkeeper, from New York back to Los Angeles. Simple enough, except the FBI wants Mardukas...
Score 7.2
5

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Action Comedy Crime
Axel Foley has never exactly played by the book, but the murder of his closest friend turns a personal tragedy into a one-man investigation that transplants Detroit's scrappiest cop into...
Score 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Martin Brest? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Martin Brest are Gigli, Meet Joe Black, and Scent of a Woman.
How many movies and TV shows has Martin Brest directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles directed by Martin Brest, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Martin Brest worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Martin Brest maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.