Craig Brewer
The name here belongs off camera: Craig Brewer is an American screenwriter with a filmography built off camera. 'The Legend of Tarzan' is the project most people will have heard of. There is 'Footloose' as well. 2000 is the year the credit list begins. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
Craig Brewer
9 Movies
2 Series
The name here belongs off camera: Craig Brewer is an American screenwriter with a filmography built off camera. 'The Legend of Tarzan' is the project most people will have heard of. There is 'Footloose' as well. 2000 is the year the credit list begins. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
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Footloose
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Song Sung Blue
Director
2025
Film
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Director · 4 episodes
2024–
TV
Coming 2 America
Director
2021
Film
Dolemite Is My Name
Director
2019
Film
The Legend of Tarzan
Screenplay
2016
Film
Footloose
Director
2011
Film
Black Snake Moan
Director
2006
Film
Hustle & Flow
Director
2005
Film
The Shield
Director · 1 episode
2002–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Craig Brewer and where are they from?
Craig Brewer is 54 years old, born on December 6, 1971 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Craig Brewer?
Craig Brewer is best known for directing The Legend of Tarzan, Coming 2 America, Footloose.
How many movies has Craig Brewer directed?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Craig Brewer has directed or written 9 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Craig Brewer's first movie?
The career of Craig Brewer began with American Pride ().
What is Craig Brewer's most recent movie or series?
Craig Brewer's most recent release is Song Sung Blue, which premiered on December 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Craig Brewer created or directed?
On television, Craig Brewer has appeared in The Shield, Empire, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.
Does Craig Brewer have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Craig Brewer's upcoming work includes: Snoop (2027).
Craig Brewer
1971-12-06 · Richmond, Virginia, USA
Craig Houston Brewer (born December 6, 1971) is an American filmmaker.
His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy Award for Best Original Song, "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". He is also known for directing the 2011 remake of Footloose, the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name and the 2021 film Coming 2 America, the latter two films starring Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy.