Jonathan Kaplan

Biography: Kaplan began directing low-budget exploitation films in the early '70s, and scored his first critical success in 1979 with the powerful drama of neglected teenagers, Over the Edge, in which Matt Dillon made his film debut. He has shown particular success in directing actresses, with Heart Like a Wheel, The Accused, Love Field, and Bad Girls.

Jonathan Kaplan's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 62
Highest Metascore: 74 Heart Like a Wheel
Lowest Metascore: 44 Brokedown Palace
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
7 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
63 That Guy Dick Miller Mar 6, 2015 Executive Producer 7.7
44 Brokedown Palace Aug 13, 1999 Director 6.2
61 Unlawful Entry Jun 26, 1992 Director 8.0
65 The Accused Oct 14, 1988 Director 8.0
61 Project X Apr 17, 1987 Director / Director 7.1
74 Heart Like a Wheel Apr 1, 1983 Director tbd
67 Over the Edge May 18, 1979 Director 4.5