Directing
Roland Emmerich
Born November 10, 1955 Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Biography
Roland Emmerich is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer who is known for his work on disaster and action flicks. He made a name for himself with The Noah's Ark Principle (1981) and co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985 with his sister. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is a collector of art and an active campaigner for the LGBT community, global warming awareness and equal rights.
Directed Films
6.2
Moonfall
2022·Science Fiction
7.1
Midway
2019·War
5.4
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016·Action
6.0
Stonewall
2015·Drama
6.5
White House Down
2013·Action
6.4
Anonymous
2011·Drama
7.8
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
2010·Documentary
5.9
2012
2009·Action
5.5
10,000 BC
2008·Adventure
6.6
The Day After Tomorrow
2004·Science Fiction
7.2
The Patriot
2000·Drama
5.6
Godzilla
1998·Science Fiction
6.9
Independence Day
1996·Action
7.0
Stargate
1994·Action
6.3
Universal Soldier
1992·Thriller
5.1
Moon 44
1990·Science Fiction
5.2
Ghost Chase
1987·Horror
5.6
Making Contact
1985·Science Fiction
5.1
The Noah's Ark Principle
1984·Science Fiction
6.5
Franzmann
1979·Drama
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Maya Lord
·Action
Also Appeared In
7.0
Carolco, un rêve hollywoodien
2026·Documentary
8.0
Roland Emmerich - Weltenzerstörer, Weltenerbauer
2025·Documentary
2.0
Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich
2025·Documentary
7.0
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016·Documentary
5.5
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
2011·Documentary
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The Shakespeare Enigma
2011·Documentary
7.0
2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
2010·Documentary
7.8
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
2010·Documentary
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Stargate: History Made
2009·Documentary
8.5
Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'
2004·Documentary
8.0
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
2004·Documentary
7.1
The Patriot: The Art of War
2000·Documentary