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Elliot Davis

Elliot Davis

Cinematographer, also producer · Born May 23, 1948 (78)

Elliot Davis is an American cinematographer. Davis graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Master of Fine Arts in Film from UCLA. Davis feels his tenure as an architect carries over into his shooting style.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 23, 1948 (78)
Works as
Cinematographer, also producer
Titles
61 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 8% in 30 days

What are Elliot Davis' films like?

Across their 48 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama19 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy18 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
33%
Self
25%
Survival
13%
Morality
12%
Society
8%
Power
6%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds19 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose8 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 48 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 15 · Serious 15 · Dark 18

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 30 · Stylized 12 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 25 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 22 · Shifting 20 · Whiplash 6

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 23 · Some laughs 17 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 22 · Even-paced 25 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 24 · Engaged 22 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 14 · Affecting 17 · Heavy 17

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 34 · Open-ended 10 · Ambiguous 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
24
Melancholic
26
Warm
13
Hopeful
15
Contemplative
10
Other
42

How their films linger

Hopeful23 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy14
  • Bittersweet27
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Elliot Davis' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 37 of their 61 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Elliot Davis' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 61 with a MovieCove page.

  • Street Smart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Cinematographer

  • Newborn(2026)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Hocus Pocus 2(2022)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Gigi & Nate(2022)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Swagger(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Comey Rule(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Uncorked(2020)

    Camera Operator · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Above Suspicion(2019)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Dumplin'(2018)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Birth of a Nation(2016)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Love the Coopers(2015)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Miss You Already(2015)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Runner(2015)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Louder Than Words(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Man of Tai Chi(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Iron Lady(2011)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Hide Away(2011)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Personal Effects(2009)

    Cinematographer · Producer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Twilight(2008)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Surfer, Dude(2008)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Nativity Story(2006)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Lords of Dogtown(2005)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • A Love Song for Bobby Long(2004)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Thirteen(2003)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde(2003)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • White Oleander(2002)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • 40 Days and 40 Nights(2002)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • I Am Sam(2001)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Happy Campers(2001)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Next Best Thing(2000)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Light It Up(1999)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Forces of Nature(1999)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Breakfast of Champions(1999)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Finding Graceland(1998)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Out of Sight(1998)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Lawn Dogs(1997)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Get on the Bus(1996)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Gray's Anatomy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Larger Than Life(1996)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Nightjohn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead(1995)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Underneath(1995)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Father of the Bride Part II(1995)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The Glass Shield(1994)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Mr. Write(1994)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Mother's Boys(1993)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • King of the Hill(1993)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Equinox(1992)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Cutting Edge(1992)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Memphis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Cinematographer

  • Shakes the Clown(1991)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Mortal Thoughts(1991)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Bright Angel(1990)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Love at Large(1990)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Bloodhounds of Broadway(1989)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Signs of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Cinematographer

  • Miles from Home(1988)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • 1969(1988)

    Additional Photography

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Mayflower Madam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Cinematographer

  • Summer Heat(1987)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Vamp(1986)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • 8 Million Ways to Die(1986)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • St. Elmo's Fire(1985)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Tuff Turf(1985)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter(1984)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Return Engagement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Camera Operator

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

  • Broken English (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Cinematographer

  • The Onion Field(1979)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Harvest: 3,000 Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 70 titles from 1975 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Twilight (2008)

$400M worldwide

Highest rated

King of the Hill (1993)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Twilight (2008)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing1 of 70: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleCinematography63 of 70: 61 only cinematography, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score43rdOther crew8 of 70: 7 only other crew, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rd

By decade

1970s2 · crew1980s15 · crew1990s23 · crew2000s13 · crew2010s10 · crew2020s7 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Elliot Davis' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 58; across their 48 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Reach · how many have seen their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Midcredits score across 61 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th25
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 61 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · cinematographer

Breakfast of Champions (1999)

79th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

King of the Hill (1993)

Midcredits 91st · 79% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 59/100 in their films, across 41 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Elliot Davis' work okay for kids?

Across up to 26 MovieCove titles with content scores, every category sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore16 titles4–75 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity26 titles12–51 · median 35 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity17 titles25–88 · median 45 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs15 titles11–79 · median 28 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense14 titles7–67 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Elliot Davis work with?

People who share at least 2 of Elliot Davis' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Catherine Hardwicke shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles