James Newton Howard is a Musical, Sound and Compositor American born on 9 june 1951 at Los Angeles (USA)
James Newton Howard
James Newton Howard participated to
147 films (as actor, director or script writer).
Among those,
62 have good markets following the box office.
Here are the best films classified by number of entries :
Sound
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Directed by Christopher NolanOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Fantastic,
Action,
CrimeThemes Films about children,
Films about terrorism,
Batman films,
Superhero films,
Super-héros inspiré de comicsActors Christian Bale,
Michael Caine,
Heath Ledger,
Aaron Eckhart,
Gary Oldman,
Maggie GyllenhaalRoles Original Music Composer
Rating85%
In Gotham City, the Joker and his crew rob a mob bank of millions of dollars, killing each other in the process, the Joker as sole survivor. , 2h26
Directed by Francis LawrenceOrigin USAGenres Science fiction,
Thriller,
Action,
AdventureThemes Political films,
Dystopian filmsActors Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth,
Woody Harrelson,
Alan Ritchson,
Elizabeth BanksRoles Original Music Composer
Rating74%
After winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. President Snow visits Katniss at her home. The two make an agreement to not lie to one another, and Snow explains that her actions in the Games have inspired rebellions across the districts. He orders her to use the upcoming victory tour to convince him that her actions were out of genuine love for Peeta, not defiance against the Capitol., 2h13
Directed by David YatesOrigin USAGenres Science fiction,
Fantastic,
Fantasy,
Action,
AdventureThemes Films about education,
Films about children,
Films about magic and magicians,
Ghost films,
Children's filmsActors Eddie Redmayne,
Katherine Waterston,
Ezra Miller,
Colin Farrell,
Alison Sudol,
Dan FoglerRoles Original Music Composer
Rating72%
1926. Norbert Dragonneau rentre à peine d'un périple à travers le monde où il a répertorié un bestiaire extraordinaire de créatures fantastiques. Il pense faire une courte halte à New York mais une série d'événements et de rencontres inattendues risquent de prolonger son séjour. C'est désormais le monde de la magie qui est menacé., 1h35
Directed by Robert StrombergOrigin USAGenres Fantastic,
Fantasy,
Action,
Adventure,
RomanceThemes Films about animals,
Feminist films,
Films about magic and magicians,
Monde imaginaire,
Films about sexuality,
Rape in fiction,
Films about dragons,
Witches in film,
Musical films,
Political films,
Children's films,
Films about royaltyActors Angelina Jolie,
Elle Fanning,
Sharlto Copley,
Juno Temple,
Sam Riley,
Miranda RichardsonRoles Original Music Composer
Rating69%
A powerful fairy named Maleficent lives in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a corrupt human kingdom. As a young girl, she befriends and falls in love with a human peasant boy named Stefan (Michael Higgins), whose affection for Maleficent is overshadowed by his ambition to someday become king. As the two grow older, they become estranged, and Maleficent becomes protector of the Moors. When King Henry (Kenneth Cranham) tries to conquer the Moors, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) commands primeval forces and makes him retreat. Fatally wounded in battle, he declares that whoever kills Maleficent will be named his successor and will marry Princess Leila, his only daughter., 2h3
Directed by Francis LawrenceOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Action,
AdventureThemes Political films,
Dystopian filmsActors Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth,
Natalie Dormer,
Woody Harrelson,
Robert KnepperRoles Original Music Composer
Rating66%
After being rescued from the destroyed arena in the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, along with fellow Victors Beetee and Finnick Odair, are taken to District 13, an independent district isolated from the rest of Panem that has been spearheading the rebellion, where she is reunited with her mother and sister Prim. While recuperating, she is introduced to President Alma Coin, the rebel leader, and is told that her actions in the arena sparked riots and strikes against the Capitol. Coin asks her if she will become the "Mockingjay"—the symbol of the rebellion—as part of their "hearts and minds" strategy. Katniss flatly declines, angrily reminding her that they left Peeta Mellark, her portrayed lover and fellow District 12 tribute, behind in the arena. At the suggestion of Plutarch Heavensbee, the former Gamemaker, she is taken to see the ruins of District 12, which was completely leveled by a Capitol bombing campaign (with the exception of the houses in the Victor's Village). After seeing that Peeta is being used by Capitol state television to quell the rebellion, Katniss reluctantly changes her mind and agrees to become Coin's Mockingjay, on the condition that Peeta and the other victors will be rescued and pardoned at the earliest opportunity, and that her sister, Prim, will be allowed to keep her cat., 2h22
Directed by Gary RossOrigin USAGenres Science fiction,
Thriller,
Fantasy,
AdventureThemes Post-apocalyptic films,
Films about religion,
Films about television,
Films based on science fiction novels,
Films set in the future,
La téléréalité,
Political films,
Dystopian films,
Disaster filmsActors Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth,
Woody Harrelson,
Elizabeth Banks,
Lenny KravitzRoles Original Music Composer
Rating72%
In District 12, Katniss Everdeen volunteers when her younger sister Primrose is initially chosen by lot. She and the male Tribute, Peeta Mellark, are escorted to the Capitol by chaperone Effie Trinket and their mentor Haymitch Abernathy, a past District 12 victor and alcoholic. Haymitch impresses on them the importance of gaining sponsors, as they can provide gifts of food and supplies during the Games. During part of a series of televised interviews, Peeta publicly expresses his love for Katniss, which she initially takes as an attempt to earn sponsor favor, but later learns his love is genuine. While training, Katniss observes the Career Tributes Marvel, Glimmer, Cato, and Clove, from Districts 1 and 2, who have been training for the Games since a young age., 1h47
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Thriller,
Fantastic,
HorrorThemes L'adolescence,
Films about education,
Films about children,
Medical-themed films,
Psychologie,
Ghost films,
L'enfance marginalisée,
Films about psychiatry,
Films about school violenceActors Bruce Willis,
Haley Joel Osment,
Toni Collette,
Olivia Williams,
Donnie Wahlberg,
Mischa BartonRoles Original Music Composer
Rating80%
Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist in Philadelphia, returns home one night with his wife, Anna, after having been honored for his work. Anna tells Malcolm that everything is second to his work, and that she believes he is truly gifted., 2h14
Directed by David YatesOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Fantastic,
Fantasy,
Action,
AdventureActors Eddie Redmayne,
Jude Law,
Katherine Waterston,
Johnny Depp,
Dan Fogler,
Alison SudolRoles Music Score Producer
Rating65%
En 1927, quelques mois seulement après son arrestation par le Congrès magique des États-Unis, Gellert Grindelwald s'évade et souhaite rassembler des sorciers de « sang-pur » afin de régner sur l’ensemble de la population non magique. Albus Dumbledore, un professeur renommé de l'école de sorcellerie britannique de Poudlard, et ancien ami d'enfance de Grindelwald, semble le seul en mesure de l'arrêter., 2h17
Directed by Francis LawrenceOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
War,
Fantasy,
Action,
AdventureThemes Political films,
Dystopian filmsActors Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth,
Woody Harrelson,
Gwendoline Christie,
Robert KnepperRoles Original Music Composer
Rating65%
With the nation of Panem in a full-scale revolutionary war, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), Cressida, (Natalie Dormer) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the District 13 unit as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. Although rebels - including fellow victors, Johanna (Jena Malone), Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), and Beetee (Jeffrey Wright)- now control most of Panem, the girl on fire must still overcome one last challenge to win President Snow's "game" - to conquer the Capitol at the risk of losing her friends and loved ones. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games as she realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future of Panem., 1h44
Directed by Francis LawrenceOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
ActionThemes Films about animals,
La fin du monde,
Films about magic and magicians,
Medical-themed films,
Post-apocalyptic films,
Films about religion,
Films based on science fiction novels,
Films set in the future,
Films about dogs,
Vampires in film,
Zombie films,
Films about viral outbreaks,
Catastrophe épidémiologique,
Political films,
Dystopian films,
Mise en scène d'un mammifère,
Disaster filmsActors Will Smith,
Salli Richardson-Whitfield,
Alice Braga,
Charlie Tahan,
Willow Smith,
Dash MihokRoles Original Music Composer
Rating72%
In 2009, a genetically re-engineered measles virus, originally created as a cure for cancer, turns into a lethal strain which kills 90% of those it infects, and mutates the remaining 10% into predatory, nocturnal mutants called "Darkseekers" who are extremely vulnerable to sunlight and other sources of UV. Three years after the outbreak, US Army virologist Lieutenant Colonel Robert Neville (Will Smith) lives an isolated life in the ruins of New York City, which is now deserted, unsure if any other uninfected humans are left in the world., 3h7
Directed by Peter JacksonOrigin Nouvelle zelandeGenres Drama,
Fantastic,
Fantasy,
Action,
AdventureThemes Films about animals,
Dinosaur films,
Films about magic and magicians,
Seafaring films,
La préhistoire,
Transport films,
Animaux préhistoriques,
Films about apes,
King Kong films,
Giant monster films,
Mise en scène d'un mammifère,
Disaster filmsActors Naomi Watts,
Jack Black,
Adrien Brody,
Thomas Kretschmann,
Colin Hanks,
Jamie BellRoles Original Music Composer
Rating71%
In 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, New York City vaudeville actress Ann Darrow has lost her job and is hired by financially troubled filmmaker Carl Denham to star in his new film. Ann signs on when she learns her favorite playwright, Jack Driscoll, is the screenwriter. As their tramp steamer, the SS Venture, makes the lengthy journey to the remote and mysterious Skull Island, Ann and Jack fall in love. Captain Englehorn begins having second thoughts about the voyage, prompted by crew speculation of trouble ahead., 1h59
Directed by Garry MarshallOrigin USAGenres Comedy,
Romantic comedy,
RomanceThemes Films about sexuality,
Erotic films,
Films about prostitution,
Erotic thriller filmsActors Richard Gere,
Julia Roberts,
Ralph Bellamy,
Jason Alexander,
Laura San Giacomo,
John David CarsonRoles Original Music Composer
Rating71%
Edward Lewis (Richard Gere), a successful workaholic businessman and corporate raider in Los Angeles on business, accidentally takes a detour on Hollywood Boulevard while looking for Beverly Hills. He unsuccessfully tries to ask for directions and ends up in the red-light district, where he encounters a sex-worker named Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), who mistakes him for a possible client. Her roommate and best friend, Kit De Luca (Laura San Giacomo), encourages her to recruit him, though he only wants directions and makes a deal with her to pay her if she shows him the way. Intrigued by her knowledge and wit he hires her to spend the night with him for $300 in his hotel's penthouse apartment, treating her to strawberries and champagne and sharing personal information with her. He comes to trust her as she "surprises" him by flossing her teeth after eating the strawberries (and not doing drugs as he thought she was more likely to do given her profession). They spend the night watching I Love Lucy reruns and having sex., 1h46
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Fantastic,
HorrorThemes Films about religion,
Films set in the future,
Films about extraterrestrial life,
Films about extraterrestrial life,
Alien invasions in films,
Disaster filmsActors Mel Gibson,
Joaquin Phoenix,
Rory Culkin,
Abigail Breslin,
Cherry Jones,
M. Night ShyamalanRoles Original Music Composer
Rating67%
The Hess family lives on an isolated farm in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) is a former priest whose wife, Colleen, died in a horrific traffic accident caused by a town local, Ray Reddy (Shyamalan). No longer practicing religiously, Graham lives with his asthmatic son, Morgan (Rory Culkin), daughter Bo (Abigail Breslin), who leaves water glasses all over the house because of various reasons, and Graham's younger brother, Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix), a former minor league baseball star who never made it to the major leagues because he swung too hard and struck out too often. Graham discovers a huge crop circle in his field, reports of violent animal behavior have spread across town, and one of the Hess' dogs tries to attack Bo and Morgan, forcing them to kill it., 2h6
Directed by Rupert SandersOrigin United-kingdomGenres Drama,
Fantastic,
Fantasy,
Action,
AdventureThemes Inspiré de l'univers des contes et légendes,
Films about magic and magicians,
Monde imaginaire,
Witches in film,
Political films,
Children's films,
Films about royaltyActors Kristen Stewart,
Charlize Theron,
Chris Hemsworth,
Raffey Cassidy,
Sam Claflin,
Izzy Meikle-SmallRoles Original Music Composer
Rating60%
While admiring a rose blooming in the winter, Queen Eleanor of the Kingdom of Tabor pricks her finger on one of its thorns. Three drops of blood fall onto the snow-covered ground, and she wishes for a daughter as white as the snow, with lips as red as the blood, hair as black as a raven's wings and a heart as strong and defiant as the rose. Queen Eleanor gives birth to her daughter Snow White, but then Queen Eleanor falls ill and dies. After her death, Snow White's father King Magnus and his army battle an invading Dark Army of demonic glass soldiers. Upon rescuing their prisoner Ravenna, he becomes enchanted with her beauty and marries her., 2h20
Directed by Christopher NolanOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Fantastic,
Action,
CrimeThemes Films about children,
Medical-themed films,
Sports films,
Films about terrorism,
Martial arts films,
Batman films,
Superhero films,
Films about psychiatry,
Super-héros inspiré de comics,
Films set in psychiatric hospitalsActors Christian Bale,
Michael Caine,
Liam Neeson,
Katie Holmes,
Gary Oldman,
Cillian MurphyRoles Original Music Composer
Rating77%
As a child, Bruce Wayne falls down a dry well, where he is attacked by a swarm of bats; he subsequently develops chiroptophobia. While watching an opera with his parents, Bruce is frightened by performers masquerading as bats, and asks to leave. Outside, the family is targeted by a mugger, Joe Chill, who murders Bruce's parents, leaving him to be raised by the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth.