Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Edward "Larry" Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He is best known as co-writer of the films The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi. Kasdan co-wrote the Star Wars sequel trilogy film Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as the series' Han Solo spin-off film. He has been nominated for three Oscars: twice for Best Original Screenplay for The Big Chill and Grand Canyon and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Accidental Tourist. He is the father of directors Jake Kasdan and Jon Kasdan, and the father-in-law of musician Inara George.

  • Popularity : 2.891
  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1949-01-14
  • Place of Birth : Miami, Florida, USA
img

Lawrence Kasdan Movies

  • 2016
    imgMovies

    John Williams: The Seventh Symphony

    John Williams: The Seventh Symphony

    6 2016 HD

    A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.

    img
  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

    Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

    5.9 2005 HD

    Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.

    img
  • 1997
    imgMovies

    Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

    Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

    1 1997 HD

    Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in...

    img
  • 2004
    imgMovies

    Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz

    Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz

    1 2004 HD

    Film noir, which enjoyed particular success in the 1930s and 1940s, is probably the most profound genre of classic Hollywood cinema. Eckhart Schmidt...

    img
  • 2006
    imgMovies

    All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

    All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

    4.6 2006 HD

    A retrospective on the 1969 classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," its impact on the careers of the filmmakers and cast, and how the film made...

    img
  • 2011
    imgMovies

    A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later

    A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later

    1 2011 HD

    George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back at The Empire Strikes Back 30 years later.

    img
  • 1985
    imgMovies

    Into the Night

    Into the Night

    6.516 1985 HD

    Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.

    img
  • 2023
    imgMovies

    Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

    Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

    7.8 2023 HD

    An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on...

    img
  • 1997
    imgMovies

    As Good as It Gets

    As Good as It Gets

    7.393 1997 HD

    Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon....

    img
  • 2004
    imgMovies

    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.

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    Kasdan on Kasdan

    Kasdan on Kasdan

    1 2018 HD

    Lawrence Kasdan and his son Jonathan discuss life with the franchise, working together on the film Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Lawrence's love for...

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    The Making of Silverado

    The Making of Silverado

    1 1999 HD

    Making of the film Silverado directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams

    8.5 2024 HD

    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...

    img
  • 2017
    imgMovies

    Five Came Back

    Five Came Back

    7.9 2017 HD

    The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of...

    img
  • 2000
    imgMovies

    Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

    Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

    6.7 2000 HD

    A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'.

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    The Big Chill: A Reunion

    The Big Chill: A Reunion

    4.5 1999 HD

    A look back at the making of the film "The Big Chill" (1983) with cast and crew.

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Wyatt Earp

    Wyatt Earp

    6.8 1994 HD

    From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matters more than family and the law. Joined by his...

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

    Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

    7 2003 HD

    George Lucas and Steven Spielberg tell the struggles and the passion for making the Indiana Jones Trilogy.

    img
  • 1995
    imgMovies

    French Kiss

    French Kiss

    6.4 1995 HD

    img
  • 1992
    imgMovies

    The Bodyguard

    The Bodyguard

    6.7 1992 HD

    img
  • 1992
    imgMovies

    The Bodyguard

    The Bodyguard

    6.7 1992 HD

    img
  • 1980
    imgMovies

    The Empire Strikes Back

    The Empire Strikes Back

    8.4 1980 HD

    img
  • 1983
    imgMovies

    Return of the Jedi

    Return of the Jedi

    7.897 1983 HD

    img
  • 1990
    imgMovies

    I Love You to Death

    I Love You to Death

    6.4 1990 HD

    img
  • 1985
    imgMovies

    Silverado

    Silverado

    7 1985 HD

    img
  • 1985
    imgMovies

    Silverado

    Silverado

    7 1985 HD

    img
  • 1985
    imgMovies

    Silverado

    Silverado

    7 1985 HD

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Dreamcatcher

    Dreamcatcher

    5.623 2003 HD

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Dreamcatcher

    Dreamcatcher

    5.623 2003 HD

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Dreamcatcher

    Dreamcatcher

    5.623 2003 HD

    img
  • 1988
    imgMovies

    The Accidental Tourist

    The Accidental Tourist

    6.206 1988 HD

    img
  • 1998
    imgMovies

    Home Fries

    Home Fries

    5.087 1998 HD

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mumford

    Mumford

    6.5 1999 HD

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mumford

    Mumford

    6.5 1999 HD

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Wyatt Earp

    Wyatt Earp

    6.8 1994 HD

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Wyatt Earp

    Wyatt Earp

    6.8 1994 HD

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Wyatt Earp

    Wyatt Earp

    6.8 1994 HD

    img
  • 1983
    imgMovies

    The Big Chill

    The Big Chill

    6.8 1983 HD

    img
  • 1983
    imgMovies

    The Big Chill

    The Big Chill

    6.8 1983 HD

    img
  • 1983
    imgMovies

    The Big Chill

    The Big Chill

    6.8 1983 HD

    img
  • 1981
    imgMovies

    Continental Divide

    Continental Divide

    6 1981 HD

    img
  • 1991
    imgMovies

    Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon

    6.456 1991 HD

    img
  • 1991
    imgMovies

    Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon

    6.456 1991 HD

    img
  • 1981
    imgMovies

    Body Heat

    Body Heat

    7 1981 HD

    img
  • 1981
    imgMovies

    Body Heat

    Body Heat

    7 1981 HD

    img
  • 1989
    imgMovies

    Immediate Family

    Immediate Family

    6 1989 HD

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    7.273 2015 HD

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Darling Companion

    Darling Companion

    5 2012 HD

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Darling Companion

    Darling Companion

    5 2012 HD

    img
  • 1991
    imgMovies

    Jumpin' at the Boneyard

    Jumpin' at the Boneyard

    6.4 1991 HD

    img
  • 1991
    imgMovies

    Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon

    6.456 1991 HD

    img
  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Untitled The Bodyguard Remake

    Untitled The Bodyguard Remake

    1 1970 HD

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    Solo: A Star Wars Story

    Solo: A Star Wars Story

    6.558 2018 HD

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    In the Land of Women

    In the Land of Women

    5.879 2007 HD

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Darling Companion

    Darling Companion

    5 2012 HD

    img
  • 1988
    imgMovies

    The Accidental Tourist

    The Accidental Tourist

    6.206 1988 HD

    img
  • 1988
    imgMovies

    The Accidental Tourist

    The Accidental Tourist

    6.206 1988 HD

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mumford

    Mumford

    6.5 1999 HD

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    Solo: A Star Wars Story

    Solo: A Star Wars Story

    6.558 2018 HD

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    7.273 2015 HD

    img
  • 1981
    imgMovies

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    7.927 1981 HD

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    The TV Set

    The TV Set

    5.9 2007 HD

    img
  • 2019
    imgMovies

    Last Week at Ed's

    Last Week at Ed's

    1 2019 HD

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    7.273 2015 HD

    img
  • 1987
    imgMovies

    Cross My Heart

    Cross My Heart

    5.1 1987 HD

    img
  • 2019
    imgMovies

    Last Week at Ed's

    Last Week at Ed's

    1 2019 HD

    img
  • 2017
    imgS1 E3

    Five Came Back

    Five Came Back

    7.3 2017 HD

    Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

    img
  • 1970
    imgS1 E52

    Five Came Back

    Five Came Back

    8.3 1970 HD

    The series takes place in the 1930s and is about the adventures of Montana Jones, who goes treasure hunting with his cousin Alfred Jones and the...

    img
  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    Five Came Back

    Five Came Back

    7.6 1970 HD

    Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial...

    img
  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    Five Came Back

    Five Came Back

    7.6 1970 HD

    Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial...

    img