Michael Crichton Movies
The Andromeda Strain - 1971
The Andromeda Strain follows a team of scientists investigating a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism brought to Earth by a satellite. As the pathogen rapidly mutates, the team races against time to contain it, uncovering its properties and weaknesses while battling internal conflicts and escalating tension.
Pursuit - 1972
Pursuit, directed by Michael Crichton, is a political thriller about a federal agent trying to stop a terrorist plot to release a deadly nerve gas in San Diego. Based on Crichton’s novel Binary, the film follows tense cat-and-mouse interactions, highlighting the dangers of bioterrorism and the race against time.
The Carey Treatment - 1972
The Carey Treatment, based on Michael Crichton's novel A Case of Need, follows Dr. Peter Carey, a pathologist who investigates a colleague's wrongful arrest for an illegal abortion that resulted in a young woman's death. Uncovering dangerous secrets, Carey faces peril while seeking justice.
Westworld - 1973
Westworld, directed by Michael Crichton, is a sci-fi thriller set in a futuristic amusement park where robots simulate the Wild West. Chaos ensues when a malfunction causes the androids to rebel, with the Gunslinger, a relentless robot cowboy, hunting human guests. The film explores themes of technology gone awry and human vulnerability.
Extreme Close-Up - 1973
Extreme Close-Up, directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by Michael Crichton, explores surveillance culture and privacy invasion. The film follows a journalist investigating the private lives of individuals using advanced video technology, raising ethical questions about voyeurism and personal freedom. It critiques society's obsession with intrusion and technology's growing power.
The Terminal Man - 1974
The Terminal Man follows Harry Benson, a man prone to violent seizures due to a brain injury. Scientists implant electrodes in his brain to control his impulses, but the experiment backfires, amplifying his aggression. Escaping custody, Benson becomes increasingly dangerous, leading to a chilling conclusion.
Coma - 1978
Coma, based on Robin Cook’s novel and directed by Michael Crichton, is a gripping medical thriller. Dr. Susan Wheeler uncovers a sinister conspiracy at Boston Memorial Hospital, where healthy patients are mysteriously falling into comas. Her investigation leads to a secret facility harvesting organs for profit, putting her life at risk.
The First Great Train Robbery - 1978
The First Great Train Robbery is a historical heist film set in Victorian England. It follows master thief Edward Pierce, who plans a daring gold heist from a moving train. Using deception, teamwork, and ingenuity, Pierce and his crew execute the meticulously plotted crime, overcoming obstacles and betrayals.
Looker - 1981
Looker, directed by Michael Crichton, is a sci-fi thriller about a plastic surgeon, Dr. Larry Roberts, who investigates the mysterious deaths of his patients. He uncovers a sinister plot involving digital technology, mind-control light guns, and a corporation creating lifelike computer-generated models to manipulate public perception and control advertising.
Runaway - 1984
Runaway, directed by Michael Crichton, is a sci-fi thriller set in a future where robots assist with daily life. Police officer Jack Ramsay (Tom Selleck) specializes in neutralizing malfunctioning robots. He uncovers a sinister plot involving advanced killer robots created by a criminal mastermind, Dr. Luther (Gene Simmons).
Physical Evidence - 1989
Physical Evidence is a legal thriller directed by Michael Crichton. It follows Jennifer Hudson, a defense attorney, as she represents Joe Paris, a disgraced ex-cop accused of murder. While uncovering evidence, Jennifer discovers a web of corruption and deceit, forcing her to question her client's innocence. Tense courtroom drama ensues.
Jurassic Park - 1993
Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Michael Crichton's novel, follows a group of experts and children visiting a dinosaur theme park where genetically resurrected dinosaurs escape containment. Chaos ensues as they struggle to survive, exposing the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation and humanity's attempt to control nature.
Rising Sun - 1993
Rising Sun, based on Michael Crichton's novel, is a crime thriller centered on the murder of a young woman in a Los Angeles skyscraper owned by a Japanese corporation. LAPD detectives, played by Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes, unravel a web of corporate intrigue, cultural clashes, and high-tech cover-ups.
Disclosure - 1994
Disclosure, directed by Barry Levinson and based on Michael Crichton's novel, is a legal thriller about sexual harassment, power, and corporate intrigue. Tom Sanders (Michael Douglas) faces career sabotage after rejecting advances from his new boss, Meredith Johnson (Demi Moore). The film explores gender dynamics and workplace manipulation, culminating in courtroom drama.
Congo - 1995
In Congo, a tech expedition ventures into the African jungle to retrieve lost diamonds for advanced communications lasers. A team including a primatologist, an ape named Amy, and a treasure hunter uncovers a lost city guarded by deadly gorillas. They must survive the jungle’s dangers and escape alive.
Twister - 1996
Twister, co-written by Michael Crichton, follows storm chasers Jo and Bill Harding as they pursue destructive tornadoes to test a groundbreaking weather analysis device. Amid thrilling chases and intense storms, the estranged couple confronts their past, rekindles their bond, and battles rival teams, all while facing nature's fury head-on.
The Lost World - 1997
The Lost World: Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, is the sequel to Jurassic Park. A team investigates a dinosaur-inhabited island, Isla Sorna, where InGen plans to exploit the creatures. Chaos erupts as dinosaurs wreak havoc. The group battles predators and corporate greed to survive, culminating in a T. rex terrorizing San Diego.
Sphere - 1998
Sphere, based on Michael Crichton's novel, follows a team of scientists sent to explore a mysterious spacecraft discovered deep in the Pacific Ocean. Inside, they encounter an enigmatic, alien sphere with reality-altering powers. As their fears manifest, paranoia escalates, leading to revelations about the sphere's influence and their own subconscious.
The 13th Warrior - 1999
The 13th Warrior, based on Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead, follows Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan, an Arab ambassador exiled to the North. He joins Norse warriors to battle a mysterious, deadly tribe terrorizing villages. Combining Viking lore with Arabian perspective, the film explores bravery, cultural clashes, and survival against ancient threats.
Timeline - 2003
Timeline, based on Michael Crichton's novel, follows archaeology students using a time-travel device to rescue their professor trapped in 1357 France during a war. They face medieval dangers, betrayal, and fight to survive while altering history. The film blends sci-fi and historical drama, emphasizing teamwork and resourcefulness against peril.
