Movies: James Franco

The story of writer Charles Bukowski's formative years from childhood to high school and his struggles with an abusive father, disfiguring acne, alcohol addiction, and his initial attempts at writing....

Three strangers are drawn together in search of Darcy, a man they all love who has been involved with some nasty underworld business....

When Charlie and his family move to a warmer climate for the sake of his father's illness, he finds himself teetering between battles of the thought of losing his father with a conflict he has with a ferocious bully at school....

A multimillionaire superhero strikes against evil forces in anonymity wearing a rabbit mask. He is driven by the desire to avenge his sister who committed suicide after suffering a violent act, images of which wound up on the internet....

When Conrad returns to his hometown to identify his mother's body, he is forced to confront the painful memories of his childhood....

19-year-old Max gets a startup incubator opportunity in Rome, disrupting his summer plans with friends. As he navigates the adult world, his friends enjoy carefree youth, prompting Max to rethink his priorities and future desires....

The world's most famous male porn star, Richard Peter Johnson, retires at the height of his career to pursue his dream of acting....

A mysterious outsider's life turns upside down when she is blackmailed by an evil filmmaker to carry out an extraordinary act of violence. She winds up in a brutal fight to save the woman she loves....

Stephen watches a group of boys playing basketball. The look in his eyes betrays his sexual interests. When the boys realize, he becomes a victim of their homophobia. Or does it only seem so?...

Fighting to escape the demons of his past, a young man involves his best friend in a struggle for survival....

A documentary following a year in the life of Jesse Heiman, Hollywood's most recognizable background actor - as he tries to parlay overnight recognition from a Superbowl commercial into a sustainable career as a leading man....

All Monica wants is to be wanted. But can she get past her fantasies in order see the truth about her life and desires?...

How do you make one of the world's most revered fashion brands your own? A look at the life and work of Gucci fashion designer, Frida Giannini. Taking advantage of rare, behind-the-scenes access, director Christina Voros shows how the Florentine tren...

Three friends struggle with the pursuit of happiness....

Follows the Golden State Killer, a serial rapist and murderer who terrorized California during the 1970s and '80s....

Birth of a Poet is a dramatic short film that captures the moment Stephen Dobyns transitions from a disillusioned journalist to an emerging poet. It is adapted from autobiographical poems....

Two unlikely heroes become connected through their love of music, and on the day they meet, their lives are changed forever....

Michael Shannon stars in the role of Herbert White, a character based on the poem of the same name by Frank Bidart. The story follows Herbert as he works in the lumber industry, supports his family, and stalks and murders women he picks up in town. W...

The Caged Pillows is a story about the way we’ve come to communicate, removing ourselves from human touch, alone but together...

Short film for the exhibition Rebel curated by James Franco. 'Caput' premiered as part of the Rebel installation at the Venice Biennale that featured three short films directed by Korine, Franco and Douglas Gordon....