Peter Berg

Peter Berg

Peter Berg (born March 11, 1964) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is known for directing films such as Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, The Rundown, Hancock and Battleship. He is highly regarded for developing the television series Friday Night Lights, based on the film of the same name which he also directed. In his more recent career he has worked to bring to the big screen true stories of ordinary Americans placed into extraordinary situations (Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day). As an actor he is best known for his role as Dr. Billy Kronk on the 1990s-era CBS medical drama Chicago Hope.

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Peter Berg Movies

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

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Deepwater Horizon

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Action Drama
On April 20, 2010, a routine day on a Gulf of Mexico drilling platform turned catastrophic when a blowout ignited one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history. Director...
Score 6.9
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Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor (2013)

Action Drama War
In the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, a four-man Navy SEAL team is sent to locate and eliminate a senior Taliban commander. What begins as a precision operation unravels when a...
Score 7.4
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Battleship

Battleship (2012)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
A radio signal sent toward the stars gets answered, and the reply lands in the Pacific with catastrophic force. Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a weapons officer with more raw talent than...
Score 5.9
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Hancock

Hancock (2008)

Action Fantasy
Being unkillable does not make you likable. Hancock is a hard-drinking, foul-mouthed superhero who saves lives and destroys property in roughly equal measure, leaving a trail of public outrage behind...
Score 6.4
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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights (2004)

Drama
In Odessa, Texas, a high school football team carries the weight of an entire community on its shoulders every single week. When star running back Boobie Miles suffers a devastating...
Score 6.9
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The Rundown

The Rundown (2003)

Action Adventure Comedy
Beck is a bounty hunter who wants out of the business, but first he has one last job: drag his boss's reckless son Travis out of the Amazon and back...
Score 6.4

Peter Berg TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of TV shows directed or produced by Peter Berg. Find top-rated television series and episodic projects from Peter Berg.

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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights (2006)

Drama
In Dillon, Texas, the high school football team is not just a pastime but a civic religion, and Coach Eric Taylor is its reluctant priest. Friday Night Lights follows the...
Score 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Peter Berg? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Peter Berg are Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor, and Battleship.
How many movies and TV shows has Peter Berg directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles directed by Peter Berg, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Peter Berg worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Peter Berg maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.