David Ayer

David Ayer

David Ayer (born January 18, 1968) is an American filmmaker known for making crime films that are set in Los Angeles and deal with gangs and police corruption. His screenplays include Training Day (2001), The Fast and the Furious (2001), and S.W.A.T. (2003). He has also directed Harsh Times (2005), Street Kings (2008), End of Watch (2012), Sabotage (2014), and The Beekeeper (2024). In 2016, he directed the superhero movie Suicide Squad from the DC Extended Universe, and then the urban fantasy film Bright (2017) for Netflix. He has twice collaborated with actor Shia LaBeouf: first with the World War II drama Fury (2014), then the crime thriller The Tax Collector (2020). He has also collaborated with his friend Cle Shaheed Sloan who has appeared in four of his films.

  • Title: David Ayer
  • Popularity: 9.197
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1968-01-18
  • Place of Birth: Champaign, Illinois, USA
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David Ayer Movies

  • 2016
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    DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League

    DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League

    6 2016 HD

    A documentary special taking a look at the upcoming films making up the DC Universe. Kevin Smith hosts with Geoff Johns, as they take a look at...

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  • 2008
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    Street Kings

    Street Kings

    6.626 2008 HD

    Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in...

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  • 2001
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    Training Day

    Training Day

    7.5 2001 HD

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

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  • 2008
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    The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

    The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

    5.8 2008 HD

    An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and...

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  • 2008
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    A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry

    A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry

    6 2008 HD

    Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.

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  • 2008
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    The Evolution of Clint Eastwood

    The Evolution of Clint Eastwood

    7 2008 HD

    Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.

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  • 2008
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    The Business End: Violence in Cinema

    The Business End: Violence in Cinema

    8 2008 HD

    An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.

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  • 2008
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    The Craft of Dirty Harry

    The Craft of Dirty Harry

    6 2008 HD

    A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

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  • 2020
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    Joker: Put on a Happy Face

    Joker: Put on a Happy Face

    8.372 2020 HD

    Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime...

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  • 2008
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    Street Kings

    Street Kings

    6.626 2008 HD

    Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in...

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  • 2001
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    Training Day

    Training Day

    7.5 2001 HD

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

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  • 2000
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    U-571

    U-571

    6.489 2000 HD

    In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes....

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  • 2002
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    Dark Blue

    Dark Blue

    6.2 2002 HD

    Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his...

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  • 2003
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    S.W.A.T.

    S.W.A.T.

    6.2 2003 HD

    Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough...

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  • 2005
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    Harsh Times

    Harsh Times

    6.4 2005 HD

    Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best...

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  • 2005
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    Harsh Times

    Harsh Times

    6.4 2005 HD

    Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best...

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  • 2001
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    The Fast and the Furious

    The Fast and the Furious

    6.986 2001 HD

    Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner...

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  • 2012
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    End of Watch

    End of Watch

    7.344 2012 HD

    Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a...

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  • 2012
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    End of Watch

    End of Watch

    7.344 2012 HD

    Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a...

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  • 2012
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    End of Watch

    End of Watch

    7.344 2012 HD

    Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a...

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  • 2014
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    Sabotage

    Sabotage

    5.588 2014 HD

    John "Breacher" Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a...

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  • 2014
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    Fury

    Fury

    7.535 2014 HD

    In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named...

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  • 2014
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    Fury

    Fury

    7.535 2014 HD

    In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named...

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  • 2014
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    Sabotage

    Sabotage

    5.588 2014 HD

    John "Breacher" Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a...

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  • 2014
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    Sabotage

    Sabotage

    5.588 2014 HD

    John "Breacher" Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a...

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  • 2025
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    Levon's Trade

    Levon's Trade

    1 2025 HD

    Levon Cade has left his profession behind him to go ‘straight’ and work in construction. He wants to live a simple life and be a good...

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  • 2025
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    Levon's Trade

    Levon's Trade

    1 2025 HD

    Levon Cade has left his profession behind him to go ‘straight’ and work in construction. He wants to live a simple life and be a good...

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  • 2014
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    Fury

    Fury

    7.535 2014 HD

    In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named...

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  • 2021
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    The Suicide Squad

    The Suicide Squad

    7.512 2021 HD

    Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force...

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  • 2024
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    The Beekeeper

    The Beekeeper

    7.355 2024 HD

    One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization...

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  • 2001
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    Training Day

    Training Day

    7.5 2001 HD

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

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  • 2024
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    Bosco

    Bosco

    6.667 2024 HD

    Based on the true story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. Sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana, Adams miraculously...

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  • 2017
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    Bright

    Bright

    6.156 2017 HD

    In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

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  • 2016
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    Suicide Squad

    Suicide Squad

    5.919 2016 HD

    From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government,...

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  • 2016
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    Suicide Squad

    Suicide Squad

    5.919 2016 HD

    From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government,...

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  • 2017
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    Bright

    Bright

    6.156 2017 HD

    In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

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  • 1970
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    Heart of the Beast

    Heart of the Beast

    1 1970 HD

    A former Navy SEAL and his retired combat dog attempt to return to civilization after a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

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  • 1970
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    Heart of the Beast

    Heart of the Beast

    1 1970 HD

    A former Navy SEAL and his retired combat dog attempt to return to civilization after a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

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  • 2025
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    Levon's Trade

    Levon's Trade

    1 2025 HD

    Levon Cade has left his profession behind him to go ‘straight’ and work in construction. He wants to live a simple life and be a good...

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  • 2001
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    Training Day

    Training Day

    7.5 2001 HD

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

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  • 2017
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    Bright

    Bright

    6.156 2017 HD

    In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

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  • 2020
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    The Tax Collector

    The Tax Collector

    5.657 2020 HD

    David Cuevas is a family man who works as a gangland tax collector for high ranking Los Angeles gang members. He makes collections across the city...

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  • 2020
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    The Tax Collector

    The Tax Collector

    5.657 2020 HD

    David Cuevas is a family man who works as a gangland tax collector for high ranking Los Angeles gang members. He makes collections across the city...

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  • 2005
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    Harsh Times

    Harsh Times

    6.4 2005 HD

    Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best...

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  • 2019
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    Ready for War

    Ready for War

    5.5 2019 HD

    Andrew Renzi’s heartfelt and hard-hitting documentary sheds light on the lives of three of the estimated thousands of immigrants who volunteer...

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  • 2020
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    Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

    Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

    6.925 2020 HD

    Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare...

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  • 1970
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    The Dirty Dozen

    The Dirty Dozen

    1 1970 HD

    The contemporary remake of the 1967 classic war pic.

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  • 1970
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    The Dirty Dozen

    The Dirty Dozen

    1 1970 HD

    The contemporary remake of the 1967 classic war pic.

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  • 1970
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    The Dirty Dozen

    The Dirty Dozen

    1 1970 HD

    The contemporary remake of the 1967 classic war pic.

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  • 1970
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    Six Years

    Six Years

    1 1970 HD

    An adaptation from David Ayer of Harlen Coben's novel of the same name.

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  • 1970
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    Six Years

    Six Years

    1 1970 HD

    An adaptation from David Ayer of Harlen Coben's novel of the same name.

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  • 1970
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    Six Years

    Six Years

    1 1970 HD

    An adaptation from David Ayer of Harlen Coben's novel of the same name.

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  • 2004
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    The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

    The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

    6.957 2004 HD

    Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

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  • 1970
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    6.977 1970 HD

    When the Los Angeles County’s Sheriff dies, an arcane rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job: a...

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  • 1970
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    6.977 1970 HD

    When the Los Angeles County’s Sheriff dies, an arcane rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job: a...

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  • 1970
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    5.6 1970 HD

    Fifteen years after the events of the feature film, Kyle Craig is assigned to go undercover in an elite squad of the LAPD as Detective Frank...

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