Best Movies Directed by David O. Russell

David O. Russell is known for his intense cinema. He is an American film writer, director, and producer. He is one of the most praiseworthy directors presently working in Hollywood. His movie conveys such themes as mental illness, stigma or hope, an invention of self and survival, and the family home as a nexus of love, and hate. David has been nominated for five Academy Awards and four Golden Globes. He was recently honored by the renowned McLean Hospital. He shows his efforts to advance public awareness of mental health issues through advocacy and his 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook. He has been open about his own family's experiences with mental illness. He was born in New York City and attended public schools in Mamaroneck, NY. All David O. Russell directed movies are available on Afdah streaming website. 

The Fighter: This movie is the highest-rated film in his career to date. This movie tells the true story of a South Boston boxer. 2010 American biographical sports drama film. The movie follows the lives of professional boxer Micky Ward and his older half-brother Dicky Eklund. He is managed by his mother, Alice Ward, and trained by his older half-brother, Dicky Eklund. Micky became a "stepping stone" for other boxers to defeat on their way up. With the help of his brother Dicky Eklund he climbs the ranks as a top pugilistic contender. Micky's brother Dicky's crack-cocaine addiction threatens to undermine his success at every turn.

Silver Linings Playbook: It is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film. It is based on Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel of the same name The Silver Linings Playbook. Patrizio "Pat" Solitano Jr. is released into the care of his father and mother after eight months of treatment in a mental health facility for bipolar disorder. He wants to reconcile with his ex-wife, Nikki. His life does not change for the better until he meets Tiffany. She is a wild young lady with troubling circumstances. Both Tiffany and Pat begin to fall in love with each other.

American Hustle: It is a 2013 American black comedy crime film directed by David O. Russell. In this movie, Irving Rosenfeld and Sydney Prosser both are con artists who have started a relationship and are working together. She has corrected Rosenfeld's scams, posing as English aristocrat Lady Edith Greensly. Irving loves Sydney but he is hesitant to leave his unstable and histrionic wife Rosalyn. It is because of fear that he will lose contact with his adopted son Danny. He also threatened to report Irving to the police if he left her. Both Irving and Sydney are caught in a loan scam by FBI agent Richie DiMaso. He also offers to release them if Irving can line up four additional arrests. Catch free American Hustle movie streaming only on Sflix website. 

Three Kings: It is another best movie by David O. Russell. This is a 1999 satirical black comedy war film written and directed by David O. Russell. The movie follows the end of the Persian Gulf War, where U.S. soldiers are sent over to tie up loose ends. The film traces a squad of U.S. soldiers on duty in Kuwait. The movie stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze.