Robert Rodriguez is an American filmmaker renowned for his innovative, low-budget filmmaking techniques and for often taking on multiple roles in his productions, including directing, writing, editing, and composing.
He gained prominence with his debut feature, El Mariachi (1992), made on a shoestring budget, which led to a successful career spanning various genres, from action-packed films like Desperado to family-friendly adventures like the Spy Kids series.
His filmography as a director:
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Bedhead | Short film |
| 1992 | El Mariachi | Debut feature film |
| 1994 | Roadracers | Television film |
| 1995 | Desperado | Sequel to El Mariachi |
| 1995 | Four Rooms | Segment: "The Misbehavers" |
| 1996 | From Dusk Till Dawn | Co-written with Quentin Tarantino |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Science fiction horror film |
| 2001 | Spy Kids | Family adventure film |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams | Sequel to Spy Kids |
| 2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over | Third installment in Spy Kids series |
| 2003 | Once Upon a Time in Mexico | Conclusion of the Mexico Trilogy |
| 2005 | Sin City | Co-directed with Frank Miller |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl | Family adventure film |
| 2007 | Planet Terror | Part of Grindhouse double feature |
| 2009 | Shorts | Family adventure film |
| 2010 | Machete | Expanded from a fake trailer in Grindhouse |
| 2011 | Spy Kids: All the Time in the World | Fourth installment in Spy Kids series |
| 2013 | Machete Kills | Sequel to Machete |
| 2014 | Sin City: A Dame to Kill For | Sequel to Sin City, co-directed with Frank Miller |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel | Adaptation of Japanese manga Gunnm |
| 2019 | Red 11 | Based on his book Rebel Without a Crew |
| 2020 | We Can Be Heroes | Standalone sequel to Sharkboy and Lavagirl |
| 2023 | Hypnotic | Psychological thriller starring Ben Affleck |
| 2023 | Spy Kids: Armageddon | Reboot of the Spy Kids franchise |
| 2115 | 100 Years | Scheduled for release in 2115; promotional project |