John Hancock (Will Smith) is a reluctant, sarcastic superhero who falls out of favor with the public when the property damage caused by his heroic deeds begins to outshine the crime he prevents and the lives he saves. Intent on giving him an image makeover, publicist Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) convinces Hancock to turn himself over to the authorities, so the public can realize just how much they really need him. When the city finally calls upon Hancock, he repays their gratitude by becoming the hero he was always meant to be. Directed by Peter Berg. With Charlize Theron. Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Peter Berg in Hancock
When a terrorist bomb is detonated inside a Western housing compound in Saudi Arabia, FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie Foxx) assembles an elite team for a secret mission to locate the terrorists behind the bombing. After landing in the desert, Fleury and his team find Saudi authorities unhelpful, wishing to handle the investigation of the attack themselves. Despite the difficulties faced by their mission, the team is relentless in their pursuit and will do what ever it takes to bring the people responisible to justice. Directed by Peter Berg. With Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Jeremy Piven. Categories: Action, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Peter Berg in The Kingdom
With two of his former students under fire in Afghanistan, idealistic professor Dr. Malley (Robert Redford) attempts to make an impression on a privileged but disaffected student (Andrew Garfield). Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., TV journalist Janine Roth (Meryl Streep) is close to breaking a huge story provided to her by Senator Jasper Irving (Tom Cruise), a charismatic presidential hopeful. Directed by Robert Redford. With Derek Luke, Michael Peña and Peter Berg. Categories: Drama. Year: 2007.
Peter Berg in Lions for Lambs
After a mob boss puts a contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven), a sleazy magician turned FBI informant, the Feds place Aces into protective custody in a swanky Las Vegas penthouse. When word of the price on Aces' head hits the streets and horde of bounty hunters, hired guns and double-crossing mobsters race against one another to be the first to collect the prize. Directed by Joe Carnahan. With Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta and Ryan Reynolds. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 2007.
Peter Berg in Smokin Aces
A cab driver named Max (Jamie Foxx) has his mundane life interrupted when he is taken hostage by Vince (Tom Cruise), an engaging contract killer making his rounds from hit to hit during one night in LA. Max is too afraid to act at first, but as the seriousness of what is happening becomes apparent, he decides he must find a way to save both himself and one last victim. Directed by Michael Mann. With Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Bruce McGill and Debi Mazar. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Peter Berg in Collateral
In order to get out of debt with a gangster, mob repo man Beck (Dwayne Johnson) agrees to travel to the Amazon to retrieve the man's wise-ass son Travis (Seann William Scott). When Beck finally tracks him down, Travis reveals that he is searching for ancient treasure and convinces Beck to team up with him in order to locate the riches. But, Beck and Travis are not alone in their quest, and must compete with Hatcher (Christopher Walken), an insane despot who has enslaved the jungle's inhabitants. Directed by Peter Berg. With Rosario Dawson, Ewen Bremner and Jon Gries. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2003.
Peter Berg in The Rundown
Kyle Fisher (Jon Favreau) is about to marry Laura Garrity (Cameron Diaz), a beautiful young woman obsessed with her wedding day. Off to Las Vegas with his closest friends for a bachelor party, they end up accidentally killing a prostitute in the first of a series of ridiculous problems. United by their crime, the boys must make it through these sticky situations so that Kyle can save his wedding before his wife-to-be puts his body in the ground. Directed by Peter Berg. With Leland Orser, Christian Slater, Rob Brownstein, Jeremy Piven and Daniel Stern. Categories: Comedy, Thriller. Year: 1998.
Peter Berg in Very Bad Things