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- His films are equal parts thrilling, emotionally evocative, and relatable, often focusing on characters struggling to understand themselves and find community in a rigid and cold world. Van Sant is also synonymous with queer cinema, and many of his best films feature LGBTQ+ characters.
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- MILK (2008) Directed by Gus Van Sant. Written by Dustin Lance Black. Starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O’Hare, Joseph Cross.
- GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997) Directed by Gus Van Sant. Written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgard, Minnie Driver, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser.
- DRUGSTORE COWBOY (1989) Directed by Gus Van Sant. Screenplay by Gus Van Sant and Daniel Yost, based on the novel by James Fogle. Starring Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James LeGros, Heather Graham, Max Perlich, James Remar, Grace Zabriskie, William S. Burroughs.
- MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991) Written and directed by Gus Van Sant. Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Udo Kier, Rodney Harvey, Michael Parker, Jessie Thomas, Grace Zabriskie, Flea, Tom Troupe.
- Drugstore Cowboy
- My Own Private Idaho
- Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
- To Die For
- Good Will Hunting
- Psycho
- Finding Forrester
- Gerry
- Elephant
- Last Days
Drugstore Cowboy (1989) is a film directed by Gus Van Sant, but not directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film tells the story of a group of drug addicts in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, who rob pharmacies to feed their addiction. The film explores themes of addiction, crime, and the search for meaning in a world that feels increasingly fragmented a...
“My Own Private Idaho” is a 1991 American film directed by Gus Van Sant, with heavy influence from the work of Nagisa Oshima. The film tells the story of two young male hustlers, played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, who travel across the American West in search of love, meaning, and a sense of belonging. The film is heavily influenced by Oshim...
“Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” is a 1993 American film directed by Gus Van Sant and based on the novel of the same name by Tom Robbins. The film stars Uma Thurman as Sissy Hankshaw, a young woman born with abnormally large thumbs who becomes a successful hitchhiker and joins a group of cowgirls who work at a ranch in Wyoming. The film is known for i...
“To Die For” is a 1995 American film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, and Joaquin Phoenix. The film is a satirical black comedy that explores themes of ambition, celebrity culture, and the nature of truth. Kidman plays Suzanne Stone, a manipulative and ambitious woman who dreams of becoming a famous television perso...
“Good Will Hunting” is a 1997 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who also star in the film. The movie follows the story of Will Hunting (played by Matt Damon), a janitor at MIT who is also a self-taught genius with a troubled past. The film explores the themes of intellectualism, classism, and th...
“Psycho” is a 1998 American horror film directed by Gus Van Sant, and it is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows the same basic plot as the original, in which Marion Crane (played by Anne Heche) steals money from her employer and checks into the Bates Motel, run by the mysterious and reclusive No...
Finding Forrester (2000) is a film directed by Gus Van Sant, but not directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film tells the story of a young African American high school student named Jamal Wallace, who befriends an eccentric and reclusive writer named William Forrester, played by Sean Connery. With Forrester’s guidance, Jamal develops his writing skills an...
“Gerry” is a 2002 American film directed by Gus Van Sant, which draws significant inspiration from the work of Nagisa Oshima. The film tells the story of two friends, both named Gerry and played by Casey Affleck and Matt Damon, who become lost in the desert while on a hiking trip. The film is notable for its use of long takes, natural lighting, and...
“Elephant” is a 2003 American film directed by Gus Van Sant. The film takes its inspiration from the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and tells the story of a fictional high school in Portland, Oregon, where a group of students are going about their daily lives before a tragic event takes place. The film examines the events leading up to the tra...
“Last Days” is a 2005 American film directed by Gus Van Sant, which is a fictionalized account of the final days in the life of musician Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana. The film stars Michael Pitt as a character named Blake, who is loosely based on Cobain. The film is a slow-paced and contemplative exploration of the character’s m...
Jul 13, 2018 · Which Gus Van Sant movie is the best? We rank all his films, including Good Will Hunting, Drugstore Cowboy, My Own Private Idaho, Milk and more.
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Aug 7, 2017 · Let’s take a look at this unique director’s films from worst to best and see exactly what makes Gus Van Sant an influential, original, and overall masterful director. 16. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Jun 2, 2018 · Following are his 12 best films that you must see: 12. Last Days (2005) The third in Van Sant’s ‘Death Trilogy’, this film draws inspiration from the final days of Kurt Cobain. A musician ponders on his life as things seem to slip from his grasp, slowly and steadily.
Jul 24, 2021 · Van Sant’s 2007 drama is an essential coming-of-age film that follows the misadventures of a young skater who gets caught up in an active criminal investigation. The film received widespread critical acclaim as well as several prizes including the special 60th anniversary award at Cannes.
Apr 7, 2022 · From indies to the Oscar-winning and star-making Good Will Hunting, here are the best movies directed by Gus Van Sant.
