Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

Joseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston II  is an American film director and former effects artist best known for his work on the Star Wars films, as well as directing special effects-heavy films such as Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Jumanji, The Rocketeer,  Jurassic Park III, and Captain America: The First Avenger.

  • Title: Joe Johnston
  • Popularity: 17.61
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1950-05-13
  • Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.joejohnstonsketchbook.com/
  • Also Known As: Joe Johnson, Joseph Johnston, Joseph Eggleston Johnston II
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Joe Johnston Movies

  • 1977
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    Star Wars
    Star Wars

    8.203 1977 HD

    Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker...

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Mark Hamill

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  • 1983
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    From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
    From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga

    7.1 1983 HD

    From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: George Lucas

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  • 2014
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    Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
    Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

    6.9 2014 HD

    A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Robert Downey Jr.

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  • 2004
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    Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
    Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

    7.7 2004 HD

    From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Robert Clotworthy

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  • 1991
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    Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air
    Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

    5 1991 HD

    American TV-Special hosted by Bill Campbell, star of "The Rocketeer". A sneak peak at the film "The Rocketeer" with behind the scenes interviews and...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Billy Campbell

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  • 2020
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    Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
    Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

    6.2 2020 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Patrice Girod

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  • 1980
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    The Empire Strikes Back
    The Empire Strikes Back

    8.391 1980 HD

    The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But...

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Mark Hamill

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  • 2020
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    Empire at 40
    Empire at 40

    1 2020 HD

    A special livestream conversation with effects legends Dennis Muren, Joe Johnston, Phil Tippett, and Lorne Peterson in celebration of the 40th...

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    Cast: Dennis Muren

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  • 2019
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    Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
    Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

    7.6 2019 HD

    An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Phil Tippett

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  • 1989
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    The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
    The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

    4 1989 HD

    A behind-the-scenes television documentary of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rick Moranis

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  • 2021
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    Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
    Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

    6.9 2021 HD

    A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ben Burtt

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  • 2014
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    The Lawful Truth
    The Lawful Truth

    1 2014 HD

    As each suspect twists the truth in his or her favor, a frustrated investigator attempts to figure out what ultimately led to the death of a young...

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    Cast: Joe Johnston

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  • 2022
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    Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
    Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

    1 2022 HD

    Dave Stevens was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who created the hit comic book series The Rocketeer that reintroduced the world to ’50s pin-up...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jennifer Bawcum

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  • 2016
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    The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
    The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

    7.2 2016 HD

    A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, only to become regarded as a classic over a decade...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Brad Bird

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  • 2001
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    The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III'
    The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III'

    1 2001 HD

    A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics made for the motion picture, Jurassic Park III...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Kathleen Kennedy

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  • 2001
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    Jurassic Park III
    Jurassic Park III

    6.132 2001 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Sam Neill

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  • 1988
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    Willow
    Willow

    7.026 1988 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Warwick Davis

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  • 2011
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    Captain America: The First Avenger
    Captain America: The First Avenger

    7 2011 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Chris Evans

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  • 2011
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    Captain America: The First Avenger
    Captain America: The First Avenger

    7 2011 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Chris Evans

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  • 1984
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    The Ewok Adventure
    The Ewok Adventure

    5.9 1984 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Eric Walker

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  • 2004
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    Hidalgo
    Hidalgo

    6.854 2004 HD

    Genre: Western

    Cast: Viggo Mortensen

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  • 1991
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    The Rocketeer
    The Rocketeer

    6.5 1991 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Billy Campbell

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  • 1987
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    *batteries not included
    *batteries not included

    6.64 1987 HD

    Genre: Family

    Cast: Hume Cronyn

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  • 2010
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    The Wolfman
    The Wolfman

    5.85 2010 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Benicio del Toro

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  • 1995
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    Jumanji
    Jumanji

    7.241 1995 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Robin Williams

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  • 1989
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    Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
    Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

    6.295 1989 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Rick Moranis

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  • 1999
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    October Sky
    October Sky

    7.642 1999 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Laura Dern

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  • 1994
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    The Pagemaster
    The Pagemaster

    6.38 1994 HD

    Genre: Family

    Cast: Macaulay Culkin

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  • 1999
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    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure

    5.738 1999 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Sean Patrick Flanery

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  • 2014
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    Not Safe for Work
    Not Safe for Work

    5.4 2014 HD

    Genre: Thriller

    Cast: Max Minghella

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  • 2018
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    The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
    The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

    6.084 2018 HD

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Mackenzie Foy

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  • 1999
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    The Iron Giant
    The Iron Giant

    7.94 1999 HD

    Genre: Family

    Cast: Vin Diesel

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  • 1970
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    Shrunk
    Shrunk

    1 1970 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Josh Gad

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  • 1985
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    Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
    Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

    5.393 1985 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Wilford Brimley

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  • 2023
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    Voice of a Star Wars Fan
    Voice of a Star Wars Fan

    1 2023 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Hiroshi Sumi

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  • 1985
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    5.1 1985 HD

    An animated television series that features the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO. The series takes place between the events depicted in Star Wars Episode...

    Genre: Kids

    Cast: John Stocker

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  • 1993
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    6.577 1993 HD

    At the dawn of the 20th century, Indiana Jones discovered the world. From globetrotting family expeditions as a 9-year-old to the battlefields of...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Sean Patrick Flanery

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  • 2014
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    6.4 2014 HD

    This inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in Bud's Pet Shop, presents high school life as seen through the eyes of three...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kyle Massey

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  • 2014
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    6.4 2014 HD

    This inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in Bud's Pet Shop, presents high school life as seen through the eyes of three...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kyle Massey

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  • 2002
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    7.75 2002 HD

    The boyhood adventures of the greatest action hero of all time: Indiana Jones. Young Indy travels the world, meeting some of the greatest figures of...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Sean Patrick Flanery

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