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Chris Columbus
Director 67 years old

Chris Columbus

Spangler, Pennsylvania, USA

Christopher Joseph Columbus (born September 10, 1958) is an American filmmaker. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, Columbus studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. After writing screenplays for... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

17 titles
Gremlins 3

Gremlins 3

Chris Columbus 2027

The third installment in the franchise. Plot TBA.

The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club

Chris Columbus 2025 1h 58m 6.0

Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Chris Columbus 2020 1h 52m

Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas--forever.

Pixels

Pixels

Chris Columbus 2015 1h 46m 4.8

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Chris Columbus 2010 1h 58m 5.5

Accident prone teenager Percy (Logan Lerman) discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.

I Love You, Beth Cooper

I Love You, Beth Cooper

Chris Columbus 2009 1h 42m 6.4

Nerdy Buffalo Grove High School valedictorian Denis Cooverman proclaims his love for the most popular girl in school – Beth Cooper – during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life.

Rent

Rent

Chris Columbus 2005 2h 15m 6.8

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Chris Columbus 2002 2h 41m 7.8

Harry ignores warnings not to return to Hogwarts, only to find the school plagued by a series of mysterious attacks and a strange voice haunting him.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Chris Columbus 2001 2h 32m 7.8

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

Chris Columbus 1999 2h 11m 6.6

In the not so distant future, androids are owned as household servants. Andrew, (Robin Williams) is an extraordinary robot who exhibits emotional and creative characteristics that were never expected of him. Over a period of 200 years he evolves far beyond his initial design.

Stepmom

Stepmom

Chris Columbus 1998 2h 5m 6.2

Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.

Nine Months

Nine Months

Chris Columbus 1995 1h 43m 5.0

When he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

Chris Columbus 1993 2h 5m 6.9

Mrs. Doubtfire is a comedy about a man who wants to be close to his kids yet is legally only allowed to see them once and a while after a divorce with his wife. He eventually comes up with the idea of dressing up as an old woman and working for his ex-wife as her maid. A comedy starring Robbin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Chris Columbus 1992 2h 6.3

Lost in New York is the sequel to the blockbuster Home Alone. This time young Kevin is left alone in New York during a family vacation and once again he is confronted by the bandits who tried to rob him in the first film.

Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely

Chris Columbus 1991 1h 44m 4.7

Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.

Home Alone

Home Alone

Chris Columbus 1990 1h 43m 7.3

Home Alone is the successful family comedy with young superstar Macaulay Culkin. A young boy named Kevin is forgotten at home when his family takes a winter vacation. Kevin is not only alone but must fend for himself as two burglars attempt to rob his house.

Adventures in Babysitting

Adventures in Babysitting

Chris Columbus 1987 1h 42m 5.0

When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda.

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