Rod Lurie
🎂 May 15, 1962 (64)
Israel
Rod Lurie is a director whose career stretches back to the 2000s. The film The Last Castle is one of the titles that define their career. Other titles of theirs include The Outpost and Straw Dogs. Across 26 years they have directed 14 films and 4 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, thriller, action.
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Lucky Strike
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2026
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The Senior
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2025
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The Outpost
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2020
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American Odyssey
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2015–
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Hell on Wheels
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2011–
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Nothing But the Truth
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2008
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Resurrecting the Champ
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2007
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Commander in Chief
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2005–
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Line of Fire
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2003–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rod Lurie?
Rod Lurie is 64 years old, born on May 15, 1962 in Israel.
Where is Rod Lurie from?
Rod Lurie was born in Israel.
What are the most famous roles of Rod Lurie?
Rod Lurie is best known as a director/writer for The Last Castle, The Outpost, Straw Dogs.
How many movies has Rod Lurie directed?
Rod Lurie has directed/written 14 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Rod Lurie's first movie?
Rod Lurie's first credited film was West Pointer ().
What is Rod Lurie's most recent movie?
Rod Lurie's most recent movie is The Senior (2025).
What are Rod Lurie's best movies?
Rod Lurie's most acclaimed films include: The Last Castle (2001), The Outpost (2020), Straw Dogs (2011), Nothing But the Truth (2008), Resurrecting the Champ (2007).
What TV shows has Rod Lurie created or directed?
Rod Lurie is known for TV work including: Hell on Wheels, American Odyssey, Commander in Chief, Line of Fire.
Does Rod Lurie have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rod Lurie's upcoming work includes: Lucky Strike (2026).
How long has Rod Lurie been working in film?
Rod Lurie has been active since 2000 — a career spanning 26 years.
Rod Lurie
1962-05-15 · Israel
Rod Lurie is an Israeli-American director, screenwriter and former film critic. Lurie's first foray into filmmaking, as writer and director, was the low-budget political thriller Deterrence (1999), with Kevin Pollak as the first Jewish President of the United States.
The characters (in his films) of President Jackson Evans (The Contender), prison inmate Lt. Gen. Eugene Irwin (The Last Castle), FBI agent Paige Van Doren (Line of Fire), and vice presidential nominee Gen. (ret.) Warren Keaton (Commander in Chief) are all fictional graduates of the "Long Gray Line".