Jon Avnet
Jon Avnet is known for George of the Jungle (1997), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Risky Business (1983).
Biography
Jonathan Michael "Jon" Avnet (born November 17, 1949) is an American director, writer and producer.
Questions about Jon Avnet
How many Jon Avnet films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 37 films with Jon Avnet, from 1980 to 2025.
What is the best rated Jon Avnet film?
The best rated Jon Avnet film in the catalogue is Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), rated 7.7.
What was the first Jon Avnet film?
The first Jon Avnet film in the catalogue is Risky Business, from 1983.
Who has Jon Avnet worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Jon Avnet shares the most credits with Jordan Kerner (10 films), Denis Lenoir (5 films) and Edward Shearmur (5 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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5.7 George of the Jungle
1997
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6.6 Risky Business
1983
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7.7 Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
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5.9 Righteous Kill
2008
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5.8 88 Minutes
2007
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5.9 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
2004
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6.6 The Mighty Ducks
1992
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6.3 Red Corner
1997
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6.2 D2: The Mighty Ducks
1994
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6.0 D3: The Mighty Ducks
1996
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6.6 When a Man Loves a Woman
1994
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6.4 Less Than Zero
1987
Full filmography
37 films — 37 in the catalogue
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7.5 The Last Rodeo
2025 · Dr. Agre
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6.0 Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009 · Self
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5.5 The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
2008 · Self
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6.0 Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
2003 · Self - Director: 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
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9.0 Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes
1998 · Self
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All About Alfred
no date · Self
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6.8 Four Good Days
2021
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6.7 Three Christs
2017
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3.8 Sickhouse
2016
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5.9 Jackie & Ryan
2014
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6.6 Have a Little Faith
2011
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Pleading Guilty
2010
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5.9
Righteous Kill
2008
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5.8
88 Minutes
2007
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5.8 Land of the Blind
2006
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5.9
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
2004
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6.5 Uprising
2001
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5.8 Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000
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6.3
Red Corner
1997
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5.7
George of the Jungle
1997
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6.0
D3: The Mighty Ducks
1996
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6.3 Up Close & Personal
1996
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6.7 The War
1994
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6.6
When a Man Loves a Woman
1994
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6.2
D2: The Mighty Ducks
1994
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6.6
The Mighty Ducks
1992
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7.7
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
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4.9 Funny About Love
1990
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6.3 Men Don't Leave
1990
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5.3 Breaking Point
1989
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6.4
Less Than Zero
1987
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5.6 Between Two Women
1986
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4.7 Calendar Girl Murders
1984
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6.6
Risky Business
1983
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6.7 Prime Suspect
1982
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5.2 Coast to Coast
1980
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5.0 Homeward Bound
1980
Series and TV shows
10 titles
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7.0
Justified: City Primeval
2023 · Director
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7.8
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
2021 · Executive producer · 20 ep.
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7.6
Manhunt
2017 · Director · 2 ep.
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7.6
Manhunt
2017 · Executive producer · 2 ep.
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7.5
Sneaky Pete
2015 · Executive producer · 10 ep.
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7.5
Sneaky Pete
2015 · Director · 5 ep.
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8.0
Justified
2010 · Director · 7 ep.
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6.4
Boomtown
2002 · Producer · 18 ep.
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6.4
Boomtown
2002 · Director · 8 ep.
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6.4
Boomtown
2002 · Executive producer · 6 ep.
People data: TMDb.
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