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Films directed by Stanley Kubrick

A celebrated filmmaker known for his meticulous approach and thematic depth, Stanley Kubrick crafted an array of compelling films that have left an enduring impact on cinema. From the psychological intensity of A Clockwork Orange to the eerie atmospheres of The Shining, Kubrick's oeuvre reflects his unwavering commitment to storytelling and visual innovation. His films often probe into the depths of human psyche, exploring existential quandaries and moral dilemmas with profound insight. With works such as 2001: A Space Odyssey revolutionising science fiction filmmaking and Dr. Strangelove offering biting satire on political absurdity, Kubrick's contributions to cinema have pushed boundaries, challenged conventions, and inspired countless filmmakers, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the history of film.

 
Year Title Production Producer Screenplay
Length
1951   Day of the Fight   RKO Radio   Jay Bonafield Robert Rein (based on Kubrick’s Look magazine pictorial)
16
1952   Flying Padre   RKO Radio   Stanley Kubrick  
9
1953   The Seafarers   Pietrzak
Filmways  
Lester Cooper Will Chasen (writer)
30
1953   Fear and Desire1   Joseph
Burstyn, Inc.  
Stanley Kubrick;
Martin Perveler
Stanley Kubrick; Howard Sackler
68
1955   Killer's Kiss   United Artists   Morris Bousel;
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick
67
1956   The Killing    United Artists   James B. Harris;
Alexander Singer 
Stanley Kubrick; Jim Thompson (based on the novel Clean Break by Lionel White)
85
1957   Paths of Glory   United Artists   James B. Harris Humphrey Cobb (based on his novel of the same title); Stanley Kubrick; Jim Thompson; Calder Willingham
86
1960   Spartacus   Universal-
International  
Kirk Douglas;
Edward Lewis
Dalton Trumbo (based on the novel of the same title by Howard Fasta)

184

1962   Lolita   Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer  
Stanley Kubrick Vladimir Nabokov (based on his novel)
152
1964   Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb   Columbia
Pictures  
Stanley Kubrick Peter George
93
1968   2001: A Space Odyssey2   Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer  
Stanley Kubrick Arthur C. Clarke (based on his story 'The Sentinel'); Stanley Kubrick
139/1563
1971   A Clockwork Orange    Warner Bros   Stanley Kubrick;
Si Litvinoff;
Max L. Raab;
Bernard Williams
Stanley Kubrick (based on the novel of the same title by Anthony Burgess)

137

1975   Barry Lyndon    Warner Bros   Jan Harlan;
Stanley Kubrick;
Bernard Williams
Stanley Kubrick (based on the novel of the same title by William Makepeace Thackeray)

184

1980   The Shining   Warner Bros   Stanley Kubrick;
Jan Harlan;
Robert Fyer
Diane Johnson; Stanley Kubrick (based on the novel of the same title by Stephen King)
146
1987   Full Metal Jacket   Warner Bros   Stanley Kubrick Gustav Hasford (based on his novel The Short-Timers); Michael Herr; Stanley Kubrick
116
1999 Eyes Wide Shut Warner Bros Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick (based on the novella 'Dream Story' by Arthur Schnitzler)

159



Notes

1. Alternative title: Shape of Fear, The Trap.
2. Alternative title: Journey Beyond the Stars, Two Thousand and One: A Space Odyssey.
3. 139 minutes for the final cut, 156 for the premiere.


Sources:
1. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Chicago: Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2012.
2. G.D. Phillips and R. Hill. The Encyclopedia of Stanley Kubrick. New York: Facts On File, 2002.
 

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