Where to watch John Sayles in the UK
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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.
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- Poker Face (2023) as Chief Hal
- The Alienist (2018) Teleplay
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Screenplay
- Square One Television (1987) as Roy 'Lefty' Cobbs
- Baseball (1994) as Self
- Malcolm X (1992) as FBI Agent
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- The Gray House (2026) Writer
- Shannon's Deal (1990) Writer
- Mimic (1997) Additional Writing
- Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010) as Self
- Scene by Scene (1997) as Self
- Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time (2020) as Self
- The Howling (1981) Screenplay
- Piranha (1978) Screenplay
- Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) Story
- The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2019) Executive Producer
- Untamagiru (1989) as US High Commissioner
- In the Electric Mist (2009) as Michael Goldman
- Eight Men Out (1988) Writer
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) Screenplay
- Lone Star (1996) Director
- Alligator (1980) Screenplay
- Piranha (1995) Story
- Something Wild (1986) as Motorcycle Cop
- The Challenge (1982) Writer
- Men of War (1994) Screenplay
- Baby It's You (1983) Director
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Cop #1
- Straight Talk (1992) as Guy Girardi
- Matewan (1987) Director
- Casting By (2012) as Self
- The Lady in Red (1979) Writer
- Matinee (1993) as Bob
- Independent Focus (1998) as Self
- The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) Director
- Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) Thanks
- Hard Choices (1985) as Don
- City of Hope (1991) Editor
- Silver City (2004) Director
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Where can I watch John Sayles films in the UK?
John Sayles's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Sayles's most popular films?
Most-watched John Sayles films currently: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Malcolm X (1992), Mimic (1997), The Howling (1981), Piranha (1978).
What TV shows has John Sayles appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Poker Face (2023), The Alienist (2018), Square One Television (1987), Baseball (1994), The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011).
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