List of the best Martin Donovan movies: Hollow Reed(1996), The Book of Life(1998), Collaborator(2011), Duress(2009), The Garage(2006), The Rook(1994), The Pornographer: A Love Story(2004), Amateur(1994), In a Savage Land(1999), Trust(1990), Come to Daddy(2019), The Haunting in Connecticut(2009) ... ...
Drama
UK|Germany|Spain|France
1996
106 Minutes
Martyn Wyatt
Martin Donovan Joely Richardson Ian Hart Jason Flemyng Sam Bould Edward Hardwicke Douglas Hodge Annette Badland
doctor ex-wife boyfriend son tense powerful emotional england child abuse child custody court battles homosexuality father/son relationship rivalry love rescue 1990s
Following the break-up of his marriage after revealing his homosexuality, GP Martin Wyatt loses custody of his son Oliver to his now ex-wife Hannah and her new partner Frank. It is not long... See full summary »
Comedy
France|USA
1998
63 Minutes
Jesus Christ
Martin Donovan P.J. Harvey Thomas Jay Ryan Dave Simonds Miho Nikaido D.J. Mendel Katreen Hardt James Urbaniak
jesus satan mary magdalene waitress gambler attorney cheeky creative witty offbeat new york city airport bowling alley hotel bar locker room religion good versus evil free will apocalypse
The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. What happens if Jesus Christ has second thoughts about the Apocalypse? It is December 31, 1999 and New... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama
USA|Canada
2011
87 Minutes
Director
Martin Donovan David Morse Olivia Williams Melissa Auf der Maur Eileen Ryan Julian Richings Katherine Helmond Mark-Cameron Fraser
A playwright whose marriage and career are in a free fall has an explosive run-in with his former neighbor, a right-wing ex-con.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2009
78 Minutes
Richard Barnett
Martin Donovan Ariel Winter Billy Wirth Gina Gallego Chelsea Smith Sakis Rouvas Joey Adams Christina Dohmen Jacob Bertran
Haunted with nightmares of his wife's recent suicide and struggling to mend the relationship with his only daughter, Richard is caught as a witness to the violence of Abner Solvie. He finds... See full summary »
Drama
USA
2006
94 Minutes
A mechanic at his father's garage during the late 1970s, Matt dreams about leaving his small town existence and pursuing grander ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
1994
85 Minutes
John Abbott
Martin Donovan John MacKay Michael Finesilver Fritz Fox David P. Dawson Diane Grotke Alice Connorton Doug Stone Karen Abrahams Damon Rice
At a desert truck stop, a gang of joyriders kidnaps a man's family and kills his brother. The local sheriff is of no help, so the man goes after them himself.
Drama
USA
2004
74 Minutes
Michael
The relationship between a director and an actress takes a turn when the lines between art and life are crossed.
Comedy, Drama
USA|UK|France
1994
105 Minutes
Isabelle Huppert Martin Donovan Elina Lowensohn Damian Young Chuck Montgomery Dave Simonds Pamela Stewart
An amnesiac wakes up on an NYC alley. He meets Isabelle, an ex nun now erotic writer, at a diner and follows her home. She helps him find his identity. Then there's Sofia, the porn star.
Comedy, Drama
Australia
1999
115 Minutes
Maya Stange Martin Donovan Rufus Sewell John Howard Andrew Gilbert Susan Lyons Marshall Napier
Two married anthropologists go to an island off of Papua New Guinea for field research.
Romance
1990
107 Minutes
Adrienne Shelly Martin Donovan Merritt Nelson John MacKay Edie Falco Marko Hunt Gary Sauer Matt Malloy
young woman pregnant woman boyfriend eccentric unemployed person mother witty amusing dark emotional long island, n.y. suburbia family home store young love mother/daughter relationship troubled youth breakup family dysfunction unusual romance
A pregnant high-school dropout (Adrienne Shelly) meets a moody electronics genius (Martin Donovan) who carries a hand grenade, just in case.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Ireland|Canada|New Zealand|USA
2019
93 Minutes
Brian
Elijah Wood Stephen McHattie Martin Donovan Michael Smiley Madeleine Sami Simon Chin Ona Grauer Ryan Beil
estranged father estranged son gripping gritty intense cheeky cabin united states woods estrangement reunion mystery discovery rivalry 21st century
A man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
USA|Canada|UK
2009
92 Minutes
Peter Campbell
Virginia Madsen Kyle Gallner Martin Donovan Elias Koteas Amanda Crew Sophi Knight Ty Wood Erik Berg
teen boy mother father priest doctor ghost dark emotional disturbing connecticut household suburbia bedroom basement cancer supernatural haunting possession survival mysterious past
After a family is forced to relocate for their son's health, they begin experiencing supernatural behavior in their new home, and uncover a sinister history.
Horror, Drama
USA|UK
2007
87 Minutes
Highway Patrolman
Emily Blunt Ashton Holmes Martin Donovan Chelan Simmons Ned Bellamy
college student young woman priest clerk police officer suspenseful eerie brutal campus classroom road car countryside pennsylvania road trip car accident supernatural ghosts survival mystery
Two college students share a ride home for the holidays, but when they break down on a deserted stretch of road, they are preyed upon by the ghosts of people who have died there.
Romance, Gay & Lesbian
Spain|UK|France
1998
91 Minutes
Carl
Daphna Kastner Toni Canto Martin Donovan Danny Huston Marianne Sagebrecht Antonio Castro Maria de Medeiros Vernon Dobtcheff Cat Villiers Juan Alexander
A woman reporter in over her head in trying to write a book on the male machismo in Spain finds the men don't match her story's expectations. She also finds herself involved in relationships with the wrong men.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA
2021
100 Minutes
Tom Fitzgerald
Gary Dourdan Serinda Swan Martin Donovan Ernie Hudson Andy Garcia Samy Naceri Robert Knepper Brice Bexter
When the love of his life is kidnapped and held for ransom by terrorists, a war hero Brad Paxton races against the clock to rescue her in a daring and deadly operation that pits him against the most powerful and shadowy forces.
Drama
USA
2010
108 Minutes
Victor
James Franco Julianne Nicholson Martin Donovan Josh Lucas Haskell King Zoe Lister-Jones Norm Golden Gibson Frazier
A man returns to New York after years in exile to save the girl he loves.
Drama
2019
96 Minutes
Doug Arneson
Kacey Rohl Calvin Thomas Amber Anderson Martin Donovan Thomas Olajide Connor Jessup Sharon Lewis Darrin Baker Zahra Bentham
A university student who fakes a cancer diagnosis for the attention and financial gain struggles to maintain her secret.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2019
109 Minutes
Maxwell
Milo Ventimiglia Amanda Seyfried Kathy Baker Martin Donovan Gary Cole Ryan Kiera Armstrong McKinley Belcher III Andres Joseph Ian Lake Al Sapienza Donald Heng
race car driver wife daughter best friend dog inspiring positive charming heartwarming racetrack auto race family home college wedding big city auto racing everyday life career love best friends
Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1998
93 Minutes
Robert Nelson
Holly Hunter Danny DeVito Queen Latifah Martin Donovan Richard Schiff Elias Koteas
divorcée janitor singer massage therapist friend engaging playful touching new york city apartment building elevator nightclub divorce friendship life lessons self-discovery loneliness discovery love transformation
Judith Nelson quit her medical studies to marry. Years later, her husband, a physician, divorces her to be with another doctor. Deeply frustrated, she now lives alone in her luxury ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
1986
90 Minutes
Josh
Gary McCleery Margaret Klenck John Sayles Martin Donovan John Seitz John Snyder
teen boy prisoner social worker brother judge woman powerful tense emotional passionate tennessee jail florida courtroom store car murder case court battles juvenile crime jailbreak
A teenaged boy goes for a ride with his brother and the brother's friends, who proceed to rob a store and murder the clerk. They are caught and, despite the young boy's protestations, he is... See full summary »
Horror, Fantasy
Canada
2012
95 Minutes
Douglas Cartland
Adelaide Clemens Kit Harington Deborah Kara Unger Martin Donovan Malcolm McDowell Carrie-Anne Moss Sean Bean Roberto Campanella Radha Mitchell Erin Pitt Peter Outerbridge
teen girl father young man cult leader mentally ill person tense bleak suspenseful small town household cult father/daughter relationship past crimes supernatural secret identity discovery transformation rescue 2010s
When her adoptive father disappears, Sharon Da Silva is drawn into a strange and terrifying alternate reality that holds answers to the horrific nightmares that have plagued her since childhood.
Drama
2000
96 Minutes
Tom Buchanan
Mira Sorvino Toby Stephens Paul Rudd Martin Donovan Janine Theriault Francie Swift Heather Goldenhersh Matt Malloy Bill Camp Richard Jutras Jerry Grayson
Millionaire Gatsby (Toby Stephens) woos his dream girl, Daisy (Mira Sorvino), though she is married to another.
Drama
Canada
2017
101 Minutes
Jack Lanahan
Sladen Peltier Forrest Goodluck Ajuawak Kapashesit Michiel Huisman Martin Donovan Michael Murphy Edna Manitowabi Melanie McLaren Johnny Issaluk Skye Pelletier Evan Adams
Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA|UK
2002
118 Minutes
Hap Eckhart
Al Pacino Robin Williams Hilary Swank Maura Tierney Martin Donovan Nicky Katt Paul Dooley Jonathan Jackson Larry Holden Katharine Isabelle
detective murderer police officer psychopath dark suspenseful school alaska cabin hotel tunnel blackmail interrogation murder investigation crime mystery pursuit 2000s
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Italy|UK|USA
1992
105 Minutes
Martin
Robert John Burke Bill Sage Karen Sillas Elina Lowensohn Martin Donovan Mark Chandler Bailey Chris Cooke Jeffrey Howard Holly Marie Combs Joe Stevens
thief brother pretty woman father friend epileptic witty cool offbeat cheeky new york city long island, n.y. bar apartment reunion journey siblings dangerous romance betrayal fugitives
Bitter about being double-crossed by the women he loved, (and with the police after him to boot), Bill vows to seduce the next woman he sees, then throw her away. His brother Dennis, ... See full summary »
Drama, History
UK|USA
1999
106 Minutes
Prince Nikitin
Ralph Fiennes Liv Tyler Toby Stephens Lena Headey Martin Donovan Alun Armstrong Harriet Walter Irene Worth Jason Watkins Francesca Annis Gwenllian Davies
nobleman neighbor friend fiancée mother sister melodramatic brooding st. petersburg, russia countryside estate inheritance infatuation rejection friendship dueling regret love transformation 1820s
Russia, 1820s: Onegin inherits his uncle's country estate and moves there from St. Petersburg. He befriends his neighbor, Lensky, and meets Tatyana through him. She falls in love with Onegin but he just wants friendship.
Sci-Fi, Drama
USA
2018
101 Minutes
Command Nyari
Michael B. Jordan Michael Shannon Sofia Boutella Laura Harrier Martin Donovan Keir Dullea Lilly Singh Grace Lynn Kung
fireman outlaw thrilling suspenseful spirited future dystopia future outlaws fire literature dystopia adventure rescue revenge pursuit future
In a terrifying care-free future, a young man, Guy Montag, whose job as a fireman is to burn all books, questions his actions after meeting a young woman - and begins to rebel against society.
Drama
USA
2006
94 Minutes
Walter Evering
Alyssa Sutherland Judy Kuhn Olympia Dukakis Carmen Chaplin Martin Donovan Damian Young Eliyas Qureshi Avi Tairy
The lives of a Palestinian journalist and a Jewish model become inextricably, and shockingly, intertwined after they meet by accident in New York.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2015
85 Minutes
Rev. Daniel Gardner
Liam Aiken Aubrey Plaza Parker Posey Thomas Jay Ryan Robert John Burke Martin Donovan Jefferson Mays Bill Sage James Urbaniak
Henry and Fay's son Ned sets out to find and kill his father for destroying his mother's life. But his aims are frustrated by the troublesome Susan, whose connection to Henry predates even his arrival in the lives of the Rifle family.
Comedy, Drama
USA|Germany|Japan
1995
84 Minutes
Walter
Bill Sage Dwight Ewell Miho Nikaidoh Parker Posey Dominik Bender Toshizo Fujisawa Martin Donovan Geno Lechner Chikako Hara Peter Fitz Hal Hartley
The same situation is played out in different cities (New York, Berlin and Tokyo). A lover has to choose whether to commit to a partner who is returning home. In each case there are other ... See full summary »
Drama
USA|UK|Qatar
2012
128 Minutes
Ludlow Cooper
Riz Ahmed Liev Schreiber Kate Hudson Kiefer Sutherland Om Puri Shabana Azmi Haluk Bilginer Martin Donovan Nelsan Ellis Adil Hussain Christopher Nicholas Smith
fundamentalist professor pakistani emotional engaging new york wall street life story middle class chases transformation underdog future
A young Pakistani man is chasing corporate success on Wall Street. He finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American Dream, a hostage crisis, and the enduring call of his family's homeland.
Biography, Drama
Canada
2020
Minutes
Christopher Walken Christina Ricci Zach Braff Adam Beach Roberta Maxwell Luke Kirby Peter Stebbings Martin Donovan
A Canadian farmer takes on a giant corporation after their GMOs interfere with his crops.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
UK|USA
2017
92 Minutes
Robert
Arnold Schwarzenegger Scoot McNairy Maggie Grace Judah Nelson Larry Sullivan Jason McCune Glenn Morshower Mariana Klaveno Martin Donovan Hannah Ware Christopher Darga
air traffic controller construction worker foreman father daughter wife family brooding tense thrilling suspenseful sad united states office home revenge death of child death of spouse guilt loss
Two strangers' lives become inextricably bound together after a devastating plane crash.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
USA|Canada
2003
102 Minutes
Dr. Connors
Frankie Muniz Hilary Duff Angie Harmon Keith David Cynthia Stevenson Arnold Vosloo Daniel Roebuck Ian McShane Darrell Hammond Martin Donovan
secret agent teen boy teen girl scientist mother father amusing spectacular outlandish seattle high school cia office classroom family home espionage double life young love coming of age children vs. adults dangerous mission
A government agent trains Cody Banks in the ways of covert operations that require younger participants.
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Action
2020
150 Minutes
Fay
John David Washington Robert Pattinson Elizabeth Debicki Kenneth Branagh Dimple Kapadia Aaron Taylor-Johnson Himesh Patel Clémence Poésy Michael Caine Martin Donovan
cia agent handler cool frenetic gripping intense thrilling kiev, ukraine london estonia italy mumbai siberia time travel international chase adventure discovery mystery pursuit quest
Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Adventure
USA
2015
117 Minutes
Paul Rudd Michael Douglas Evangeline Lilly Corey Stoll Bobby Cannavale Judy Greer Abby Ryder Fortson Michael Peña David Dastmalchian Tip "T.I." Harris Wood Harris
protégé thief superhero villain co-worker love interest brooding confident intense office laboratory apartment jail helicopter house super powers rivalry comeuppance fighting romance
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.