Directing
Lasse Hallström
Born June 2, 1946 · Stockholm, Sweden (age 80)
Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström (born June 2, 1946) is a Swedish film director. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards: two for My Life as a Dog (Mitt liv som hund) (1985) (Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay) and one for The Cider House Rules (1999) (Best Director). Hallström learned his craft making music videos, in particular for the group ABBA. Since the international success of My L…
Known For
Hachi: A Dog's Tale · 2009Hachi: A Dog's Tale
★ 8.02009
MovieDramaFamily
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
The Map That Leads to You · 2025The Map That Leads to You
★ 6.62025
MovieRomanceDrama
Heather is a young woman traveling Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape · 1993What's Eating Gilbert Grape
★ 7.71993
MovieRomanceDrama
Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
The Cider House Rules · 1999The Cider House Rules
★ 7.11999
MovieDrama
Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
Chocolat · 2000Chocolat
★ 7.02000
MovieComedyDrama
In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.
A Dog's Purpose · 2017A Dog's Purpose
★ 7.62017
MovieAdventureFantasy
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms · 2018The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
★ 6.12018
MovieFamilyFantasy
When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.
The Hundred-Foot Journey · 2014The Hundred-Foot Journey
★ 7.32014
MovieDramaComedy
A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.
