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David Lowery
Writer 45 years old

David Lowery

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

David Lowery (born December 26, 1980) is an American filmmaker, known for directing independent films such as Ain't Them Bodies Saints, A Ghost Story, The Old Man & the Gun, and The Green Knight, as well as mainstream studio productions such as Pete's Dragon and Peter Pan &... Read full bio →

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7 titles
Peter Pan & Wendy

Peter Pan & Wendy

David Lowery 2023 1h 46m 5.0

Follow the adventures of Peter Pan, a boy who does not want to grow up, and how he recruits three siblings in London, and together they embark on a magical adventure on the enchanted island of Neverland.

The Green Knight

The Green Knight

David Lowery 2021 2h 10m 6.5

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

The Old Man & the Gun

The Old Man & the Gun

David Lowery 2018 1h 34m 6.7

Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.

A Ghost Story

A Ghost Story

David Lowery 2017 1h 33m 6.2

Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.

Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

David Lowery 2016 1h 43m 6.7

Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, forest ranger Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.

Until We Could

Until We Could

David Lowery, Yen Tan 2014 7m

Until We Could, a gorgeous new video poem written by Richard Blanco, celebrates love and the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. The film is narrated by Golden Globe winning actress Robin Wright and actor Ben Foster. For more info on the campaign to win marriage nationwide, visits www.freedomtomarry.org.

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

David Lowery 2013 1h 36m 5.9

Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie, an impassioned young outlaw couple on an extended crime spree, are finally apprehended by lawmen after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds a local officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, Bob escapes from prison and sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration.

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