John Stockwell’s Typical Vibe
Signature vibe

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John Stockwell has 18 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1980s through the 2010s. 2 rank in the Top 10%, led by Christine.
Recurring themes

Rambo: Last Blood
2019
Action · Thriller

Sniper: Reloaded
2011
War · Action

Assassination Games
2011
Action · Crime

Fire with Fire
2012
Action · Crime

Death Wish
2018
Action · Crime

Bullet to the Head
2012
Action · Crime

Colt 45
2014
Drama · Thriller

Homefront
2013
Action · Thriller

Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden
2012 · Movie · Director
Top 70%Tubi · Free w/ ads

Into the Blue
2005 · Movie · Director
Top 75%MGM+ · Included

Kid Cannabis
2014 · Movie · Director · Writer
Top 81%Netflix · Included

Countdown
2016 · Movie · Director
Top 89%Prime Video · Included

Armed Response
2017 · Movie · Director
Top 91%Prime Video · Included

Losin' It
1983 · Movie · Actor
Top 93%Tubi · Free w/ ads

Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.
Dir. John Carpenter · With Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul
For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
Dir. Tony Scott · With Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer
His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.
Dir. Jonathan R. Betuel · With John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Dir. Stephen Herek · With Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West

At Pacific Palisades High, a poor Latino falls hard for a troubled girl from the affluent neighborhood.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez, Bruce Davison

When the rumored whereabouts of Osama bin Laden are revealed, the CIA readies a team of seasoned U.S. Navy SEALs for the mission of a lifetime. Despite inconclusive evidence that bin Laden is inside the compound, and ignoring the possible ramifications of an unannounced attack on Pakistani soil, the Pentagon orders the attack. The SEAL Team bands together to complete their mission of justice in a riveting final showdown.
Dir. John Stockwell, Paulette Victor Lifton · With Cam Gigandet, Kathleen Robertson, William Fichtner

When they take some friends on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing Jared and Sam expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their good fortune is short-lived, as a ruthless gang of criminals gets word of what they have uncovered.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan

Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
Dir. John Stockwell · With Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis, Michelle Rodriguez
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Gina Carano, Cam Gigandet, Luis Guzmán
A group of young backpackers' vacation turns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian rural area that holds an ominous secret.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Josh Duhamel, Melissa George, Olivia Wilde

An eighteen year old high school drop out and his twenty-seven year old friend start trafficking marijuana across the border of Canada in order to make money and their lives are changed forever.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Jonathan Daniel Brown, Kenny Wormald, Ron Perlman

When a madman kidnaps a young boy and rigs him with explosives, Ray Fitzpatrick defies his captain and takes matter into his own hands. Now he must beat the clock and save the innocent child.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Nick Nemeth, Katharine Isabelle, Josh Blacker
When a sexy, high-end escort holds the key evidence to a scandalous government cover-up, two bumbling young detectives become her unlikely protectors from a ruthless assassin hired to silence her.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Paz Vega, Janet McTeer, Alphonso McAuley

The story follows a team of highly trained operatives who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable
A naive college student loses a scholarship at the hands of a classmate and makes a pact with a mysterious friend to kill off each other's enemies.
Dir. Jamie Babbit · With Agnes Bruckner, Madeline Zima, Shawn Ashmore

In 1965, four Los Angeles school friends -- Woody, Dave, Spider and Wendell -- go on a series of misadventures when they head to Tijuana, Mexico, for a night of cruisin', causing trouble, and to lose their virginity.
Dir. Curtis Hanson · With Tom Cruise, Jackie Earle Haley, John Stockwell

Eric and Kurt Sloane are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt's concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother's mentor, Master Durand, for a Muay Thai fight against the merciless champion, Tong Po. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po.
Dir. John Stockwell · With Alain Moussi, Dave Bautista, Sara Malakul Lane
A traumatized shark expert must battle her own fears to lead a thrill-seeking businessman on a dive into a dangerous section of water known as "Shark Alley."
Dir. John Stockwell · With Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Sizwe Msutu