Francis Ford Coppola Movies
Dementia 13 – 1963
A scheming young widow, Louise, hides her husband's sudden death to secure his inheritance from his wealthy Irish family. She infiltrates their eerie estate, where secrets surround the mysterious drowning of a daughter years earlier, leading to paranoia, murders, and shocking revelations in this low-budget horror thriller.
You're a Big Boy Now – 1966
Naive young Bernard moves to New York City for his first job at the public library, escaping his overprotective parents. He navigates awkward romance with a seductive go-go dancer while discovering independence, love, and self-discovery in Coppola's quirky coming-of-age comedy-drama.
Finian's Rainbow – 1968Â
Irish immigrant Finian and his daughter Sharon arrive in the American South with a stolen pot of leprechaun gold, hoping it will multiply near Fort Knox. They encounter romance, racism, a pursuing leprechaun, and magical mishaps in this whimsical musical blending fantasy, social commentary, and song.
The Rain People - 1969
Pregnant housewife Natalie flees her suburban life and marriage, embarking on a cross-country road trip for freedom and self-reflection. She picks up a brain-damaged hitchhiker and encounters a lonely cop, exploring themes of isolation, responsibility, and emotional turmoil in this introspective drama.
The Godfather – 1972
Aging Mafia patriarch Vito Corleone passes power to his reluctant youngest son, Michael, amid family loyalty, betrayal, and violent rivalries. Spanning post-WWII New York, the epic chronicles Michael's transformation from war hero outsider to ruthless crime boss in this landmark gangster saga.
The Conversation – 1974
Paranoid surveillance expert Harry Caul records a cryptic conversation between a young couple, fearing it reveals an impending murder. Haunted by past guilt and his own privacy obsession, he spirals into moral crisis and obsession as he uncovers dangerous truths in this tense psychological thriller.
The Godfather Part II – 1974
Interweaving timelines, the film contrasts young Vito Corleone's rise from Sicilian immigrant to powerful New York don with adult Michael Corleone's expansion of the family empire into Las Vegas and Cuba. Betrayal, paranoia, and isolation erode Michael's humanity in this acclaimed epic sequel.
Apocalypse Now – 1979
During the Vietnam War, jaded Captain Willard journeys upriver into Cambodia on a classified mission to assassinate rogue Colonel Kurtz, who has descended into madness and godlike tyranny. The harrowing odyssey exposes the horrors of war, insanity, and moral collapse in this surreal masterpiece.
One from the Heart – 1982Â
In a dreamlike Las Vegas, long-term couple Hank and Frannie argue on their anniversary and impulsively separate. Each pursues fleeting romance with glamorous strangers amid neon lights and fantasy sequences, before grappling with reconciliation in Coppola's experimental, stylized musical romance.
The Outsiders – 1983
In 1960s Tulsa, teenage Greaser Ponyboy navigates class rivalry between poor Greasers and rich Socs. After a deadly confrontation forces him and friend Johnny to flee, themes of brotherhood, violence, and lost innocence unfold in this poignant coming-of-age story adapted from S.E. Hinton's novel.
Rumble Fish – 1983
In a fading industrial town, restless teen Rusty James idolizes his legendary older brother, the Motorcycle Boy, a former gang leader who returns disillusioned and seeks peace. Struggling with identity amid dying gang rivalries and personal voids, Rusty confronts harsh realities of violence and lost dreams.
The Cotton Club - 1984
Set in 1930s Harlem, the film intertwines stories around the famed Cotton Club: musician Dixie Dwyer rises through mob ties but falls for gangster Dutch Schultz's girlfriend Vera, while tap dancer Sandman Williams navigates racial barriers and club life under mob boss Owney Madden.
Peggy Sue Got Married - 1986
Middle-aged Peggy Sue, facing divorce, faints at her high school reunion and awakens in 1960 as her teenage self. Reliving her past, she reevaluates choices—especially marrying young sweetheart Charlie—questioning regrets, love, and life's paths while reconnecting with family and friends.
Gardens of Stone - 1987
During the Vietnam War, cynical Sgt. Clell Hazard serves in the Army's ceremonial Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery, burying fallen soldiers. Frustrated by the "wrong" war, he mentors idealistic young soldier Jackie Willow (son of a friend) and grapples with loss, duty, and anti-war sentiments.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream - 1988
Post-WWII inventor Preston Tucker pursues his visionary "car of the future"—the innovative Tucker 48—with advanced safety features and bold design. Facing sabotage from Detroit's Big Three auto giants, production hurdles, and fraud accusations, he fights to realize his dream against corporate opposition.
The Godfather Part III - 1990
Aging Michael Corleone seeks redemption and legitimacy for his family empire through Vatican dealings, while haunted by past sins like ordering brother Fredo's murder. Family tensions rise as his son pursues opera and daughter becomes entangled in mafia violence and betrayal.
Bram Stoker's Dracula - 1992
In 15th-century Romania, Vlad Dracula curses God after his wife's suicide, becoming a vampire. Centuries later, he travels to 1890s England, believing solicitor Jonathan Harker's fiancée Mina is his reincarnated love, unleashing seduction and terror as Van Helsing leads the fight against him.
Jack - 1996
Ten-year-old Jack grows four times faster due to a rare condition, appearing as a 40-year-old man while emotionally remaining a child. Struggling with isolation, bullying, and fitting in at school, he finds acceptance through friendship and learns to embrace his unique life despite its challenges.
The Rainmaker - 1997
Idealistic young lawyer Rudy Baylor joins a struggling firm and takes on a powerful insurance company in a bad-faith case denying a dying boy's treatment. Battling corruption, personal doubts, and a mentor's influence, he fights for justice in a David-vs-Goliath legal battle.
Youth Without Youth - 2007
In 1938 Romania, aging professor Dominic Matei is struck by lightning, miraculously rejuvenating into youth with enhanced intellect but cursed with amnesia and isolation. Pursued by Nazis for his powers, he grapples with eternal life, lost love, and the burden of immortality across decades.
Tetro - 2009
Young sailor Bennie travels to Buenos Aires seeking his estranged older brother, acclaimed but reclusive writer Tetro. Amid family secrets, creative rivalries, and a troubled past involving their father, Bennie uncovers painful truths while collaborating on Tetro's unfinished work.
Twixt - 2011
Grieving horror novelist Hall Baltimore visits a small town to promote his book and encounters a ghostly girl urging him to solve her murder. Blending dreams, reality, and Poe-inspired visions, he confronts personal loss, alcoholism, and supernatural mysteries in a quirky gothic tale.
Megalopolis - 2024
In a decaying, futuristic New Rome (a reimagined New York), visionary architect Cesar Catilina battles corrupt leaders to rebuild the city with a utopian "Megalopolis" powered by revolutionary technology. Amid political intrigue, family drama, and societal collapse, he fights for hope against greed and chaos.