Jeff Nathanson

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Jeff Nathanson

Born October 12, 1965 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 61)

Jeffrey D. Nathanson (born October 12, 1965) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing two films of the Rush Hour series, as well as the Steven Spielberg films Catch Me If You Can and The Terminal. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Nathanson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Snow WhiteSnow White · 2025
Snow White
★ 4.22025
MovieFamilyFantasy
Following the benevolent King's disappearance, the Evil Queen dominated the once fair land with a cruel streak. Princess Snow White flees the castle when the Queen, in her jealousy over Snow White's inner beauty, tries to kill her. Deep into the dark woods, she stumbles upon seven magical dwarves and a young bandit named Jonathan. Together, they strive to survive the Queen's relentless pursuit and aspire to take back the kingdom.
The Lion KingThe Lion King · 2019
The Lion King
★ 7.12019
MovieAdventureDrama
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull · 2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
★ 6.02008
MovieAdventureAction
Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.
Mufasa: The Lion KingMufasa: The Lion King · 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
★ 7.32024
MovieAdventureFamily
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You Can · 2002
Catch Me If You Can
★ 8.02002
MovieDramaCrime
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No TalesPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales · 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
★ 6.72017
MovieAdventureAction
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.
Rush Hour 3Rush Hour 3 · 2007
Rush Hour 3
★ 6.52007
MovieActionComedy
After a botched assassination attempt, the mismatched duo finds themselves in Paris, struggling to retrieve a precious list of names, as the murderous crime syndicate's henchmen try their best to stop them. Once more, Lee and Carter must fight their way through dangerous gangsters; however, this time, the past has come back to haunt Lee. Will the boys get the job done once and for all?
The TerminalThe Terminal · 2004
The Terminal
★ 7.42004
MovieComedyDrama
An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

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