Biography
Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (born June 27, 1966) is an American filmmaker and composer. He is best known for his works in the genres of action, drama, and science fiction. Abrams wrote and produced films such as Regarding Henry (1991), Forever Young (1992), Armageddon (1998), Cloverfield (2008), Star Trek (2009), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Abrams' films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide, making him the tenth-highest-grossing film director of a...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
2028
Producer
A globetrotting animated musical which follows a young adventurer as they journey the joys and heartaches, and the peaks and the valleys of life.

Flowervale Street
2026
Producer
A family in the '80s start to notice bizarre happenings in their neighborhood.

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
as Self
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews ...

Music by John Williams
2024
as Self - Filmmaker
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro ...

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
2024
Producer
Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerabil...

The Blue Angels
2024
Producer
Follow the veterans and newest class of Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron as they go through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping ...

815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot
2023
When Lost premiered on September 22nd 2004 it redefined television in a way that only a few did before. The way it came into existence in the first pl...

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
2022
Producer
The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me
2022
as Self
Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life, revealing the events that inspired his bestselling book The Boy, the Mo...

Director by Night
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Acclaimed composer Michael Giacchino made his directorial debut with Marvel Studios' Special Presentation "Werewolf by Night." This behind-the-scenes ...

Lou
2022
Producer
A young girl is kidnapped during a powerful storm. Her mother joins forces with her mysterious neighbour to set off in pursuit of the kidnapper. Their...

DC Fandome 2021
2021
A global live online event uniting DC Comics creations and adaptations with fans around the globe.

The Skywalker Legacy
2020
as Self
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as D-O (voice)
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of gener...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Producer, Director, Story
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of gener...

Love, Antosha
2019
as Self
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photog...

Men in Black: International
2019
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat t...

Overlord
2018
Producer
France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy ...

Monster Challenge
2018
Thanks
Famed composer Michael Giacchino catapults a hapless Patton Oswalt (as himself) into an outrageous series of challenges in his infectiously silly trib...

Mission: Impossible - Fallout
2018
Producer
When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfill his original briefing, the C...

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018
as Self
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," ...

A Wrinkle in Time
2018
Thanks
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

The Cloverfield Paradox
2018
Producer
Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017
Executive Producer
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resist...

And the Winner Isn't
2017
as Self
A satirical documentary charting Geoffrey Moore and his daughter Ambra’s journey through Hollywood, as the pair track down celebrities and industry in...

Spielberg
2017
as Self
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Three Kinds of Close Encounters
2017
as Self
This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human character...
The Magic History of Cinema
2017
The Magic History Of Cinema is an international documentary showcasing magic and movies long continued history and explores how the origins of cinema ...

Tour de Pharmacy
2017
as J.J. Abrams
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

The Disaster Artist
2017
as J.J. Abrams
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have pred...

100 Years
2017
Executive Producer
An animated history of American health care provider, Planned Parenthood.

For the Love of Spock
2016
as Self
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

50 Years of Star Trek
2016
as Self
Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the ...

Star Trek Beyond
2016
Producer
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the...

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016
as Self
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actor...

10 Cloverfield Lane
2016
Producer
After a catastrophic car crash, a young woman wakes up in a survivalist's underground bunker, where he claims to have saved her from an apocalyptic at...

John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
2016
as Self
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
as Self
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th...

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
2015
as Self
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout bot...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
Director, Producer, Writer
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015
Producer
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet—eradicating 'The Syndicate', an International and highly-skilled rogue organization committed...

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
2014
as Self
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces ...

Joy Ride 3
2014
Characters
Rusty Nail is back on the road again looking to punish injustice at every turn - and this time it's with a group of hotheaded street racers on their w...

Infinitely Polar Bear
2014
Producer
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who d...

Kre-O Star Trek
2013
Producer
A stop-motion animated story about 'Star Trek' featuring Kre-O toy blocks.

Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe
2013
as Self
Is building our own starship Enterprise possible? Will we ever travel between the stars as easily as they do in Star Trek? JJ Abrams' new feature, Sta...

Star Trek Into Darkness
2013
Producer, Director
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fle...
Ghost Protocol: Mission Accepted
2012
as Self
A documentary that explores the making of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'. It focuses on what the film's team went through while shooting in Pr...

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
2011
Producer
Ethan Hunt and his team are racing against time to track down a dangerous terrorist named Hendricks, who has gained access to Russian nuclear launch c...

Super 8
2011
Producer, Writer, Director
In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train dera...

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
2011
as Self
A documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands, advertising and product placement.

Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
2010
as Self
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never...

Morning Glory
2010
Producer
A young and devoted morning television producer is hired as an executive producer on a long-running morning show at a once-prominent but currently fa...

Catfish
2010
Thanks
Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Fa...

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010
Thanks
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But w...

The People Speak
2009
Producer
A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States."

Star Trek
2009
Director, Producer
The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan...

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
2009
Characters
While driving to Las Vegas for the bachelor party of her sister Melissa and her fiance Bobby, Kayla stops the car at a gas station to meet her date, N...

Cloverfield
2008
Producer
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the p...

We Own the Night
2007
Thanks
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007
as Self
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It con...

Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007
as Himself
A look at the works and life of the late, great Don Dohler.

Mission: Impossible III
2006
Director, Writer
Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, ...

Comic Book: The Movie
2004
as J.J. Abrams
Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's...

Joy Ride
2001
Writer, Producer
Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychoti...

The Suburbans
1999
as Rock Journalist
The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, where a promising young record executive sees the ens...

The Suburbans
1999
Producer
The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, where a promising young record executive sees the ens...

Armageddon
1998
Screenplay
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate ...

Gone Fishin'
1997
Writer
Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

The Pallbearer
1996
Producer
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never m...

Shrek – I Feel Good Animation Test
1996
Producer
Shrek dances around while the song "I Feel Good" plays, then, a mugger comes down using rope and tries to mug Shrek, when Shrek then makes the rope go...

Diabolique
1996
as Video Photographer #2
The wife and mistress of a cruel school master collaborate in a carefully planned and executed scheme to murder him. The plan goes well until the body...

Future Shock
1994
Original Music Composer
A psychiatrist uses virtual reality to probe the minds of three unsuspecting patients, unleashing horrific psychic forces in the process.

Six Degrees of Separation
1993
as Doug
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-cl...

Mr. Petrified Forrest
1992
Producer
In Matt Reeves' directorial debut, a passport photographer named Steven Forrest is petrified of death following the sudden demise of his fearless budd...

Forever Young
1992
Screenplay, Executive Producer
A 1939 test pilot asks his best friend to use him as a guinea pig for a cryogenics experiment. Daniel McCormick wants to be frozen for a year so that ...

Regarding Henry
1991
as Delivery Boy
Respected lawyer Henry Turner survives a convenience-store shooting only to find he has lost his memory, and has serious speech and mobility issues. A...

Regarding Henry
1991
Co-Producer, Writer
Respected lawyer Henry Turner survives a convenience-store shooting only to find he has lost his memory, and has serious speech and mobility issues. A...

Taking Care of Business
1990
Screenplay
An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.

Nightbeast
1982
Original Music Composer
A creature from outer space, nightbeast, crash lands in Baltimore and starts a killing spree that quickly escelates.
Wunderkind
N/A
Producer
A pair of Nazi hunters from different organizations cross paths while searching for the same target.

Constantine 2
N/A
Producer
The sequel to the 2005 supernatural thriller Constantine.
Untitled Star Trek Prequel
N/A
Producer
An origin story that takes place decades before "Star Trek" (2009).
Billy Summers
N/A
Producer
Billy Summers is a hitman who is looking to retire and takes one last highly lucrative job to feather his nest. The job requires him to embed himself ...
Acorns
N/A
Director, Producer, Screenplay
A fantasy author discovers that the myhical world he thinks he has imagined is actually real, blending retro sci-fi, mystery and fantasy.
Untitled Star Trek 4
N/A
Producer
Pitched as the final film in the Kelvin Star Trek timeline.
The Heavy
N/A
Producer

Tab & Tony
N/A
Producer
Tab Hunter’s first-person account of his struggle to come to terms with his sexual orientation in 1950s Hollywood, an era in which being openly gay wa...

Kolma
N/A
Producer
A remarried widow is given an unusual offer to relive her first love as the end of her life draws closer.

Zanbato
N/A
Producer
Zanbato centers around a young girl (between 10-15) with lethal fighting skills.

A Woman of No Importance
N/A
Producer
The story of American spy, Virginia Hall, who worked for the British intelligence during World War II.
The Pinkerton
N/A
Producer
Based on the historical private security guard and detective agency established in the U.S. by Scotsman Allan Pinkerton in 1850. Pinkerton became famo...
Your Name
N/A
Producer
Two teenagers discover they are magically and intermittently swapping bodies. When a disaster threatens to upend their lives, they must journey to mee...
Untitled Cloverfield Sequel
N/A
Producer
A direct sequel to the original 2008 film.

Emily the Strange
N/A
Producer
Grandgear
N/A
Producer
Yamazaki’s first English language film. Plot TBA.
Fail-Safe
N/A
Producer
A young boy slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.

Untitled Hot Wheels Film
N/A
Producer
An action film, inspired by Mattel’s bestselling toy car line, which will showcase some of the world’s hottest and sleekest vehicles. Plot TBA.