Where to watch James L. Brooks in the UK
Find every James L. Brooks film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 2 May 2026.
James Lawrence Brooks (born May 9, 1940) is an American director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of Gracie Films. He co-created the sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, and The Simpsons and directed the films Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987), and As Good as It Gets (1997). He received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, 22 Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Brooks started his career as an usher at CBS, going on to write for the CBS News broadcasts. He moved to Los Angeles in 1965 to work on David L. Wolper's documentaries. He wrote for My Mother…
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- The Simpsons (1989) Executive Producer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Paul Reynolds (uncredited)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) Writer
- Taxi (1978) Writer
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) Writer
- That Girl (1966) Writer
- Lou Grant (1977) Writer
- Rhoda (1974) Writer
- The Doris Day Show (1968) Writer
- Room 222 (1969) Creator
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987) Writer
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self
- Jerry Maguire (1996) Producer
- The Critic (1994) Producer
- Big (1988) Producer
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) Screenplay
- Say Anything... (1989) Executive Producer
- Ella McCay (2025) Director
- The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Producer
- As Good as It Gets (1997) Director
- My Mother the Car (1965) Writer
- Terms of Endearment (1983) Director
- 50/50 (2011) Thanks
- The War of the Roses (1989) Producer
- Spanglish (2004) Director
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- Accidental Family (1967) Writer
- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) Producer
- Phenom (1993) Producer
- My Own Private Idaho (1991) Thanks
- How Do You Know (2010) Director
- Sibs (1991) Producer
- What About Joan? (2001) Producer
- Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) Producer
- The Associates (1979) Producer
- May the 12th Be with You (2024) Producer
- Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974) Creator
- Bottle Rocket (1996) Executive Producer
- The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021) Producer
- Ride (2014) Thanks
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) Thanks
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) Producer
- Broadcast News (1987) Director
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Welcome to the Club (2022) Producer
- Modern Romance (1981) as David
- Starting Over (1979) Producer
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Producer
- Cindy (1978) Writer
- Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016) as Self
- I'll Do Anything (1994) Director
- Lost in America (1985) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Real Life (1979) as Driving Evaluator
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024) as Self
- Icebox (2018) Producer
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as Self
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" (2020) Writer
- The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (2003) Writer
- The Simpsons: America's First Family (2000) as Self
- Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004) as Self
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019) as Self
- Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" (2021) Producer
- The Simpsons Movie 2 (2027) Producer
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023) Producer
- When Billie Met Lisa (2022) Producer
- Thank You Very Much (2025) as Self
- Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) as Self (voice)
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024) Producer
- Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016) as Self
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) as Self
- Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel (2022) as Self
- James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (2012) Writer
- The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV (1999) Scenario Writer
- The Making of 'Bottle Rocket' (2008) as Self
- The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show (1990) Executive Producer
- Thursday's Game (1974) Writer
- The Simpsons | Balenciaga (2021) Producer
- A Terrifying Message from Al Gore (2007) Thanks
- The Process Cast
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Where can I watch James L. Brooks films in the UK?
James L. Brooks'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 James L. Brooks's most popular films?
Most-watched James L. Brooks films currently: Jerry Maguire (1996), Big (1988), The Simpsons Movie (2007), Say Anything... (1989), Ella McCay (2025).
What TV shows has James L. Brooks appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Taxi (1978), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970).
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