15 Amazing Movies That Kathleen Kennedy Produced (That Aren’t Star Wars)

For over 40 years, producer Kathleen Kennedy has been at the forefront of some of Hollywood’s most successful movies. As a long-time collaborator with director Steven Spielberg, Kennedy has been an essential addition to his work and has played a central role as producer of everything from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial right up to more recent releases like Lincoln. With an incredible talent for producing absolute megahits at the box office, Kennedy has earned her status as a Hollywood legend.

While many will associate Kennedy with her involvement in some of the best movies ever, as she executive produced series like Back to the Future and even the Best Picture-winner Schindler’s List, she’s also been a main producer on countless other acclaimed classics. With perhaps the most impressive resume in all of Hollywood, Kathleen’s role as President of LucasFilm saw her oversee all Star Wars-related releases since 2012, but this’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her appeal.

15 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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7/10 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial pg Sci-FiAdventure

Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial tells the story of Elliott Taylor (Henry Thomas), who befriends a small alien left stranded on Earth. When government forces come to take the benevolent creature away, Elliott does everything he can to protect his new friend, risking his own safety in the process in order to help E.T. return home.

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date June 11, 1982 Studio(s) Universal Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Melissa Mathison Cast Drew Barrymore , Henry Thomas , Robert MacNaughton Runtime 1h 55m Franchise(s) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Budget 10.5 million Expand

After first meeting director Steven Spielberg while working on his 1979 comedy 1941, Kathleen Kennedy quickly became the filmmaker’s secretary and by 1981 had taken on a significant role in his professional life. Along with Spielberg, Kennedy co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment, and Kennedy’s first film as a producer was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. As the quintessential example of Spielberg’s unique emotional and notalgia-inducing style, this fruitful partnership would continue for decades to come as she produced some of the filmmaker’s greatest releases.

14 The Money Pit (1986)

Directed by Richard Benjamin

Tom Hanks sinks into the floor in The Money Pit

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The Money Pit PGComedyRomance

The Money Pit is a comedy film portraying a young couple’s efforts to renovate a recently purchased dilapidated mansion, only to face escalating challenges and comedic disasters. Through a series of misadventures, the couple navigates unforeseen obstacles, testing their patience and relationship amidst the mounting chaos.

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*Availability in US Director Richard Benjamin Release Date March 26, 1986 Writers David Giler Cast Tom Hanks , Shelley Long , Alexander Godunov , Maureen Stapleton , Joe Mantegna , Philip Bosco , Josh Mostel , Yakov Smirnoff , Carmine Caridi , Brian Backer , Billy Lombardo , Mia Dillon , John van Dreelen , Douglass Watson , Lucille Dobrin , Tetchie Agbayani , Scott Turchin , Radu Gavor , Grisha Dimant , Lutz Rath , Leslie West , Joey Balin , Wendell Pierce , Susan Browning , Henry Judd Baker , Mary Louise Wilson , Irving Metzman Runtime 91 minutes Main Genre Comedy Expand

While Kathleen Kennedy was best known for her work with Steven Spielberg, she also produced several acclaimed releases by other filmmakers, such as the Richard Benjamin comedy The Money Pit. With Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, this hilarious loose remake of the Cary Grant comedy Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House featured plenty of slapstick humor. Although The Money Pit was slated by critics and has failed to build a lasting legacy, looking back, it’s an early indication of Hanks’ incredible comedic talent and bright future as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

13 Arachnophobia (1990)

Directed by Frank Marshall

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Arachnophobia PG-13ComedyHorrorSci-FiThriller

Arachnophobia (1990) is a horror-comedy directed by Frank Marshall. The film follows a small-town doctor, played by Jeff Daniels, who discovers a deadly new species of spider that unleashes terror on the community. John Goodman co-stars as an eccentric exterminator brought in to combat the arachnid menace. The film combines elements of suspense and humor to depict the struggle against an unexpected and lethal infestation.

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*Availability in US Director Frank Marshall Release Date July 20, 1990 Writers Don Jakoby , Al Williams , Wesley Strick Cast Jeff Daniels , Harley Jane Kozak , John Goodman , Julian Sands , Stuart Pankin , Brian McNamara Runtime 109 minutes Budget $22 million Main Genre Horror Expand

Kathleen Kennedy produced the comedy horror Arachnophobia alongside Richard Vane to tell the hilarious story of a California town overtaken by a deadly spider species. As the directional debut from Kennedy’s husband, Frank Marshall, Arachnophobia featured incredible performances from Jeff Daniels and Jeff Goldblum, who excelled in this underrated, fast-paced thriller that’s sure to frighten the lives out of any arachnophobic viewers. Marshall said his intention when making Arachnophobia was that it would be like “a rollercoaster” (via New York Times), and he wanted viewers “to be scared but laughing.”

12 Hook (1991)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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7/10 Hook PGAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Hook stars Robin Williams as Peter Banning, a harried American lawyer who, after his children are kidnapped by Captain Hook, finds out that he is Peter Pan, having lost his memories of Neverland. In order to rescue his children, Peter must find his childlike spirit of adventure and regain his memories as he does battle with Hook and his crew. Dustin Hoffman stars alongside Williams as Captain Hook, along with Julia Roberts, Maggie Smith, and Charlie Korsmo.

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date April 10, 1991 Studio(s) Sony Distributor(s) Sony Writers J.M. Barrie , James V. Hart , Nick Castle , Malia Scotch Marmo Cast Dustin Hoffman , Robin Williams , Julia Roberts , Bob Hoskins , Maggie Smith , Caroline Goodall Runtime 142 minutes Budget $70 million Expand

With Amblin Entertainment, Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg tackled J. M. Barrie’s classic story of Peter Pan with a clever twist as this sequel story focused on the misadventures of his old arch-enemy Captain Hook. Hook featured an older Peter Pan who, after forgetting his childhood adventures, returned to Neverland once again. While Spielberg himself has expressed disappointment with Hook, it’s remained a beloved favorite among audiences, primarily due to Robin Williams’ incredible characterization of Captain Hook.

11 Jurassic Park (1993)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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10/10 Jurassic Park PG-13AdventureSci-Fi

Huge advancements in scientific technology have enabled a mogul to create an island full of living dinosaurs. John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island.

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date June 11, 1993 Writers Michael Crichton , David Koepp Cast Sam Neill , Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Richard Attenborough , Bob Peck , Martin Ferrero Runtime 127 minutes Budget $63 million Main Genre Action-Adventure Expand

The true magic of Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy’s creative partnership was encapsulated by the astounding achievement of Jurassic Park. As a spellbinding depiction of dinosaur life, the CGI seen in Jurassic Park signaled a new era in cinema where movies could at last depict what had previously been practically impossible. As the most successful movie of 1993, Jurassic Park led to the development of an entire franchise, and Kennedy returned as an executive producer for The Lost World: Jurassic Park and acted as a full producer for Jurassic Park III.

10 The Bridges Of Madison County (1995)

Directed by Clint Eastwood

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The Bridges of Madison County PG-13DramaRomance

The Bridges of Madison County is a romantic drama directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars alongside Meryl Streep. The film tells the story of Francesca Johnson, a lonely Iowa housewife, who has a life-changing, four-day romance with Robert Kincaid, a traveling photographer visiting to photograph the county’s historic bridges. Set in 1965, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the roads not taken, as Francesca must choose between her family commitments and her heart’s desire.

Director Clint Eastwood Release Date June 2, 1995 Writers Richard LaGravenese , Robert James Waller Cast Clint Eastwood , Meryl Streep , Annie Corley , Victor Slezak , Jim Haynie , Sarah Zahn , Christopher Kroon , Phyllis Lyons Runtime 135 Minutes Main Genre Drama Expand

Kathleen Kennedy turned her producing talents toward yet another icon of Hollywood for the Clint Eastwood romance, The Bridges of Madison County. With Eastwood and Meryl Streep in the starring roles, this story of an Italian war bride and National Geographic photographer was a hit with viewers who turned out to witness their intense, four-day love affair. While Sydney Pollock was originally attached as director, Eastwood soon took over directing duties and co-produced the film himself alongside Kennedy.

9 Twister (1996)

Directed by Jan de Bont

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9/10 Twister PG-13AdventureThrillerAction

In Twister, Bill and Jo Harding, advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Jo’s childhood was stricken by the trauma of losing her father to a deadly F5 tornado, setting her on the path of a storm chaser. Having developed a new technology with her team named “Dorothy,” Jo seeks to make Tornadoes more predictable to give people a chance to make it to safety. Jo’s obsession created a rift between her husband, but new breakthroughs may bring them back together as the two pursue their greatest challenge yet – an incoming system that will produce yet another F5. 

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*Availability in US Director Jan de bont Release Date May 10, 1996 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures , Universal Pictures Writers Anne-Marie Martin , Michael Crichton Cast Jami Gertz , Helen Hunt , Cary Elwes , Bill Paxton , Phillip Seymour Hoffman , Alan Ruck , Todd Field , Jeremy Davies Runtime 113 minutes Budget $92 million Main Genre Thriller Expand

The iconic disaster movie Twister reunited Kathleen Kennedy with Jurassic Park writer Michael Crichton as, along with Ian Bryce, the trio produced this engaging story of tornado chasers. Taking in almost $500 million at the box office (via The Numbers), Twister was a major hit for Kennedy, and it showcased that even without Spielberg in the directing chair, she could produce incredible mega hits. The legacy of Twister was so great that a standalone sequel was made nearly 20 years later with the recent release of Twisters starring Glenn Powell.

8 The Sixth Sense (1999)

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan

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7/10 The Sixth Sense PG-13ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Sixth Sense is a psychological thriller about a young boy who can see and communicate with ghosts. Bruce Willis as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist who tries to help Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment, while grappling with his own personal demons. The movie features a twist ending that has become iconic in pop culture.

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*Availability in US Director M. Night Shyamalan Release Date August 6, 1999 Studio(s) Disney Distributor(s) Disney , Dimension Films Writers M. Night Shyamalan Cast Bruce Willis , Toni Collette , Haley Joel Osment , Olivia Williams , Donnie Wahlberg Runtime 107 minutes Budget $40 Million Expand

Boasting one of the greatest movie twists of all time, The Sixth Sense was the psychological thriller that put M. Night Shyamalan on the map and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. With the backing of The Kennedy/Marshall Company, husband-and-wife Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall co-produced The Sixth Sense along with Barry Mendel. The success of The Sixth Sense showcased Kennedy’s increasing success away from movies associated with Steven Spielberg.

7 A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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A.I. Artificial Intelligence  PG-13DramaScience FictionAdventure Director Steven Spielberg Release Date June 29, 2001 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures , DreamWorks Pictures , Amblin Entertainment , Stanley Kubrick Productions Writers Steven Spielberg Cast Haley Joel Osment , Jude Law , Frances O’Connor , Sam Robards , jake thomas Runtime 146 Minutes Budget 100000000 Main Genre Drama Expand

Steven Spielberg’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence had a complex production history and was originally intended to be directed by Stanley Kubrick as “a picaresque robot version of Pinocchio” (via Panteli.) While Kubrick was unable to finish the project before his death in 1999, Spielberg took over along with Kathleen Kennedy and Bonnie Curtis as producers. The result was a sentimental and insightful sci-fi story about a childlike android in need of a mother’s love that stood as one of Spielberg’s most emotionally resonating films and a uniquely poignant entry in his vast filmography.

6 War Of The Worlds (2005)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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War of The Worlds (2005) PG-13ActionScience FictionThriller

As extraterrestrial invaders ravage Earth, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) must protect his estranged children, Rachel and Robbie. Evading destruction and aliens, they encounter harrowing scenes of devastation in their desperate bid for survival. As the invaders’ weaknesses are revealed, Ray fights to reunite his family and find refuge amidst the crumbling world. 

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date June 29, 2005 Studio(s) Amblin Entertainment , DreamWorks Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Josh Friedman , David Koepp , H.G. Wells Cast Tom Cruise , Dakota Fanning , Miranda Otto , Tim Robbins , Justin Chatwin , Rick Gonzalez , Yul Vazquez , Lenny Venito Runtime 116 Minutes Main Genre Science Fiction Expand

Steven Spielberg’s alien invasion adaptation of H. G. Wells’ 1898 novel The War of the Worlds saw producer Kathleen Kennedy returning to the same disaster movie stylings that made Twister such a success the previous decade. With the serious star power of Tom Cruise in the leading role, some truly impressive visuals, and well-known source material, it’s no surprise War of the Worlds took in over $600 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo.) As yet another incredible success for Kennedy and Spielberg, War of the Worlds signaled the continued strength of their collaboration in the 21st century,

5 The Diving Bell And The Butterfly (2007)

Directed by Julian Schnabel

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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly PG-13BiographyDramaHistory

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly depicts the true story of a French magazine editor who, after a massive stroke, finds himself almost completely paralyzed and communicates by blinking his left eyelid, ultimately writing a memoir about his experiences from this immobile state, offering a profound look into the human spirit and the power of imagination.

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*Availability in US Director Julian Schnabel Release Date May 23, 2007 Writers Ronald Harwood , Jean-Dominique Bauby Cast Mathieu Amalric , Emmanuelle Seigner , Marie-Josée Croze , Anne Consigny , Patrick Chesnais , Niels Arestrup , Olatz López Garmendia , Jean-Pierre Cassel , Marina Hands , Max Von Sydow , Isaach De Bankole , Emma de Caunes , Jean-Philippe Écoffey , Gérard Watkins , Nicolas Le Riche , Théo Sampaio , Fiorella Campanella , Talina Boyaci , Anne Alvaro , Françoise Lebrun , Zinedine Soualem , Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre , Agathe de La Fontaine , Marie Meyer , Ilze Bajare , Anna Chyzh , Lenny Kravitz , Michael Wincott Runtime 112 minutes Main Genre Biography Expand

In a career packed with blockbuster hits, the French-language biographical drama The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was something of an anomaly among Kathleen Kennedy’s producing credits. However, that did not make this story of a man suffering from locked-in syndrome after a stroke any more astounding. Co-produced by The Kennedy/Marshall Company, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was a breathtaking film that allowed viewers to experience the trauma of this debilitating illness by telling its story from the perspective of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a paralyzed man with fully functional mental faculties.

4 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (2008)

Directed by David Fincher

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5/10 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button PG-13DramaRomanceFantasy

Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt as the titular character, a man who seemingly ages backward. Born with the appearance and aliments of an old man, the story follows Benjamin Button’s life as he slowly de-ages, chronicling his love story with a woman named Daisy. Cate Blanchett, Mahershala Ali, and Taraji P. Henson also star. 

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*Availability in US Director David Fincher Release Date December 25, 2008 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Eric Roth Cast Faune Chambers Watkins , Brad Pitt , Julia Ormond , Cate Blanchett , Elias Koteas Runtime 166 minutes Budget $150 million Expand

Although the majority of Kathleen Kennedy’s production work with major directors was done in collaboration with Steven Spielberg, her role as producer for David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was under The Kennedy/Marshall Company banner. While Spielberg was originally attached to an adaptation of this F. Scott Fitzgerald story back in 1991, with Tom Cruise as the proposed star, this never came to fruition, and Kennedy and Frank Marshal bought the rights (via Collider.) A hugely successful movie, Benjamin Button was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Brad Pitt.

3 War Horse (2011)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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8/10 War Horse PG-13WarDrama

Stephen Spielberg presents War Horse, a war drama set during World War I, and follows a Horse named Joey brought into the war to be used as a cavalry mount for the British Army. The film follows the journey of the horse being raised up through its traversal through the horrific battlegrounds of the tragic war. 

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date December 25, 2011 Studio(s) DreamWorks Distribution Distributor(s) DreamWorks Distribution , Disney , Focus Features Writers Steven Spielberg Cast Tom Hiddleston , Jeremy Irvine , Benedict Cumberbatch , Peter Mullan Runtime 146minutes Budget $66–70 million Expand

Steven Spielberg brought together many of his long-standing collaborators for War Horse, a drama centering on Joey, a bay Irish Hunter touching countless lives during the First World War. With Katheleen Kennedy and Spielberg as co-producers, cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, editor Michael Kahn, production designer Rick Carter, and composer John Williams all working on the film, War Horse had all the makings of a modern Spielberg classic. With serious emotional resonance and impressive visuals, War Horse was a late-career triumph for both Spielberg and Kennedy.

2 Lincoln (2012)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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8/10 Lincoln PG-13DramaHistoryBiography

From director Steven Spielberg, Lincoln stars Daniel Day-Lewis as the titular 16th president of the United States. The film portrays the final months of Lincoln’s life and focuses on his attempts to get the 13th amendment passed by the US Congress in order to abolish slavery in the aftermath of the Civil War. Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Tommy Lee Jones also star. 

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date November 9, 2012 Studio(s) DreamWorks Distribution , Disney Distributor(s) DreamWorks Distribution , Disney , 20th Century Writers Tony Kushner Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt , David Strathairn , Sally Field , Tommy Lee Jones , Daniel Day-Lewis Runtime 150minutes Budget $65 million Expand

Lincoln was a co-production between Amblin Entertainment and the Kennedy/Marshall Company that saw Steven Spielberg and producer Kathleen Kennedy tell the story of the final four months of Abraham Lincoln’s life. As a powerful depiction of the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, Lincoln starred Daniel Day-Lewis in one of his best roles. Spielberg first considered making this project in 1999 with Liam Neeson in the lead role (via Hollywood Elsewhere.) However, Neeson aged out of the part, and it took 13 years to come to fruition.

1 Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (2023)

Directed by James Mangold

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7/10 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny PG-13ActionAdventure

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is the fifth entry in the Indiana Jones franchise, directed by James Mangold and starring Harrison Ford in his final portrayal of the titular character. The film will see Jones in 1969 on an adventure with his goddaughter, Helena Shaw, as they find themselves in the middle of an uneasy space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, with the former enlisting the help of former Nazis with ulterior motives.

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*Availability in US Director James Mangold Release Date June 30, 2023 Studio(s) Lucasfilm Distributor(s) Disney Writers Jez Butterworth , John-Henry Butterworth , David Koepp , James Mangold Cast Boyd Holbrook , Thomas Kretschmann , Mads Mikkelsen , Harrison Ford , Phoebe Waller-Bridge , Shaunette Renée Wilson Runtime 2 hours and 2 minutes Franchise(s) Indiana Jones prequel(s) Raiders of the Lost Ark , Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom , Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Budget 295 million Expand

Kathleen Kennedy has been busy as the president of Lucasfilm since 2012 and has overseen everything from Star Wars sequels to their impressive slate of Disney+ television series. However, amid all these projects, Kennedy still found time to co-produce Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the final outing for Harrison Ford as the titular archeologist. While The Dial of Destiny was a fun final adventure, its bloated budget meant that even though it grossed $384 million (via Box Office Mojo), it was still considered a box office bomb.

Sources: New York Times, The Numbers, Panteli, Box Office Mojo, Collider, Hollywood Elsewhere, Box Office Mojo

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