36 Films Starring Sean Penn

"Americans" features Sean Penn and Kid Rock and aims to challenge simplified political portrayals in the media. It emphasizes the importance of unity among Americans, despite diverse viewpoints. The film highlights how millions of individual people, with their unique perspectives,…

A group of ambitious military cadets fight to save their academy from demolition by developers planning to build condominiums. As the deadline approaches, they develop creative and risky plans to keep the school open. The cadets face challenges testing their…

After his teenage son is shot by Houston police during a van chase, a father relentlessly investigates the incident. His search reveals the gun recovered from his son's body was deliberately planted by the police.

Set in a vibrant location near the equator, the film follows Taz, a relentlessly energetic teenager with a huge appetite. As the oldest of five siblings, he works at the unusual Hotel Tasmania as a bellhop and busboy to support…

In post-war Germany, an American judge is tasked with determining whether the hijacking of an East German aircraft to West Berlin was a justifiable act.

In a small Pennsylvania town, an ordinary life takes a dangerous turn in this crime drama. Brad Whitewood Jr., looking for a different future, sets out to find his father, whom he hasn’t seen in years. He discovers his father…

Following his release from a psychiatric institution, a man seeks redemption by navigating difficult relationships and confronting his inner struggles. The film explores themes of love, forgiveness, and second chances, examining the impact of past choices. He works to rebuild…

This is the true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected to public office. In San Francisco during the late 1970s, Milk becomes an advocate for gay rights, galvanizing people to join him in his struggle for…

Eight years after leaving the Congo following the killing of the country's mining minister, former assassin Jim Terrier returns. Haunted by PTSD, he now works digging wells as a way to make amends for his violent history. When someone tries…

During the Vietnam War, the film follows a soldier who increasingly feels alienated from his unit. When his fellow soldiers wrongly kidnap a local woman out of fear, he struggles with his loyalty to the squad and his own moral…

"C-for-Charlie" follows a U.S. Army rifle company through the brutal battle for Guadalcanal during World War II. The film shows their transformation from a surprising first landing into a fight for survival against relentless enemy forces, emphasizing their physical and…

A desperate man's road trip turns perilous when his car breaks down in a strange desert town. Trying to escape dangerous bookies, he gets caught in a deadly love triangle between a married couple. Faced with betrayal and desperation, he…

This emotional drama tells the story of a man on death row, convicted of murdering a young couple. With his execution approaching, he seeks spiritual guidance and finds it in Sister Theresa, a compassionate nun. The film explores the evolving…

Silvia Broome, an interpreter working at the United Nations, accidentally hears details of a planned assassination. An American Secret Service agent is then dispatched to look into the matter.

This is the story of a man's ascent to power in Louisiana politics, and the corruption that ultimately destroys him. Inspired by the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, and loosely based on the life of the real-life…

This drama tells the story of a man who, after a prison sentence for drug involvement and violence, is determined to change his life upon release. Originally from Puerto Rico but living in New York City, he faces many challenges…

Glendon Wasey, an ambitious man seeking wealth, wants to leave the crowded cities of China behind. Gloria Tatlock, a missionary nurse, hopes to ease her patients' pain using opium's supposed healing powers. Their paths cross, leading them on a thrilling…

Mick O'Brien, a young street hustler in Chicago, struggles with his life of small-time crime and his love for his girlfriend. His life changes dramatically when a robbery from a drug dealer leads to serious trouble. He's sent to a…

The lives of three men, who have been friends since childhood, are upended when one of them experiences a devastating family loss.

Sam, a man with neurological differences, is raising his daughter Lucy alone after her mother leaves them shortly after they leave the hospital. As Lucy grows, Sam struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, and the authorities intervene, removing Lucy…

In 1974, Sam Bicke is devastated. His wife leaves him with their three children, he's fired from his job, his brother abandons him, and he's denied a loan to rebuild his life. Consumed by a desire for someone to blame,…

This film follows Hollywood's elite as they confront the challenges of their careers. It examines how love, ambition, and success can create personal difficulties when not managed. A famous cast portrays characters exploring their relationships and identities while navigating the…

In the mid-19th century, Professor James Murray is leading the project to compile the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. He unexpectedly receives over 10,000 contributions from Dr. William Minor, a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum.

Two convicts embark on a desperate race to reach Canada, evading capture at all costs. Their plan: pose as priests to slip past the border blockade. This intense adventure follows their journey, exploring deception, survival, and the bond between two…

In 1930s America, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt. Driven by ambition and a search for his signature sound, he becomes entangled with gangsters and the criminal underworld, where music and danger intertwine. His life changes when he meets…

"Witch Hunt," an exposé from Executive Producer Sean Penn, examines the American justice system through the story of a Bakersfield, California town. For over 25 years, voters have kept a district attorney in power who has convicted many innocent working-class…

Paul Rivers, a mathematician struggling with his health and a loveless marriage to an English woman; Christina Peck, a suburban mother of two; and Jack Jordan, a former convict seeking redemption, have their lives irrevocably altered by a devastating accident…

A newspaper photographer investigating a 1873 double homicide discovers unsettling parallels between the case and her own life, specifically with a survivor of the tragedy.

Nicholas Van Orton, a highly intelligent but emotionally distant San Francisco banker, gets an unusual birthday gift from his brother Conrad: an invitation to play a strange game. As Nicholas participates, he's drawn into a dangerous series of challenges where…

A dedicated wife and mother lives a hidden life as a CIA agent. When her husband publishes an article revealing a scandal, her secret identity and family are threatened. As her carefully constructed world falls apart, she struggles to cope…

In a near-future world facing imminent cosmic collapse, John and Elena, a world-famous ice skating star, are on the verge of divorce. But amidst the unfolding crisis, they rediscover that their love is worth fighting for. *It's All About Love*…

A disillusioned, retired rock star embarks on a quest to locate his father's enemy: a former Nazi war criminal now living as a refugee in the United States.

Los Angeles, 1949. Mickey Cohen, a ruthless mob boss from Brooklyn, controls the city's underworld, profiting from drugs, weapons, prostitution, and gambling. He maintains power through a network of corrupt police and politicians, intimidating even seasoned officers. But a small,…

John Dullaghan's documentary, *Bukowski: Born Into This*, offers a personal look at the controversial poet alongside an examination of his often troubled life. The film combines archival footage of Bukowski's poetry readings with interviews from notable fans, including Lawrence Ferlinghetti,…

Back in Hell's Kitchen, New York, after ten years away, Terry Noonan reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend now deeply involved with the Irish mob. As Terry navigates his return to the city, he unexpectedly rekindles a passionate romance with…

In a small California coastal town on the verge of World War II, two close friends, Henry and Nicky, spend their last days of freedom together. As war approaches, Henry becomes interested in Caddie Winger, a newcomer he believes comes…