The Diverse Filmography of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

The filmmaking team of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have undeniably shaped contemporary cinema, and with their latest film, the heartwarming space adventure “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, they’re extending their creative reach into the realm of live-action science fiction. From Oscar-winning animation to acclaimed comedies, here’s a guide to the best of Lord and Miller’s work as writers, directors, and producers.

Early Beginnings: “Clone High”

Lord and Miller first collaborated on the animated series “Clone High,” which premiered on MTV in 2003. The show, featuring clones of historical figures in a high school setting, quickly gained a cult following. Both the original series and its 2023 revival are available to stream on HBO Max.

Breakthrough with “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”

The duo achieved mainstream success with their 2009 animated feature, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” based on the 1978 children’s book by Judi and Ron Barrett. The film, about an inventor whose machine turns water into food, received positive reviews and a Golden Globe nomination. It is currently available to rent on all major digital platforms.

Live-Action Comedy: “21 Jump Street” and “22 Jump Street”

Lord and Miller transitioned into live-action comedy with the films “21 Jump Street” (2012) and “22 Jump Street” (2014), starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. These films rebooted the 1980s television series about undercover cops in high school. Both films are available to stream on Paramount+.

The LEGO Universe

Lord and Miller are similarly known for their work with LEGO. Following the success of “The Lego Movie” in 2014, which they directed, they produced “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017) and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” (2017). “The Lego Movie” is available to stream on Netflix, while “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” can be found on HBO Max.

Animated Successes: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

The duo won an Academy Award for producing the groundbreaking animated feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018), alongside director and co-writer Rodney Rothman. The film challenged conventional superhero and animation tropes. Its sequel, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023), directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, also received an Oscar nomination. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is available on Netflix, and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” can be streamed on Disney+ or rented on various digital platforms.

Beyond Animation: “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” and “Los Frikis”

In 2021, Lord and Miller produced the Netflix animated feature “The Mitchells vs. The Machines,” which also earned an Oscar nomination. More recently, they produced the 2024 indie feature “Los Frikis,” directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. This film tells the true story of a group of punks in 1990s Cuba who sought treatment at a government-run HIV clinic. “Los Frikis” is available to stream on Kanopy or for rent on other digital platforms.

“Project Hail Mary”

Their latest project, “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, premiered in London on March 9, 2026, and was released in the United States on March 20, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios. The film follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher who awakens on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of his mission to save Earth.