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Matthew F. Leonetti

Matthew F. Leonetti

Cinematographer, also producer · Born July 31, 1941 (85) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Born
July 31, 1941 (85)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Cinematographer, also producer
Titles
63 on MovieCove · 88 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 23% in 30 days

What are Matthew F. Leonetti's films like?

Across their 57 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action18 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy18 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
22%
Morality
19%
Survival
11%
Power
6%
Society
6%
Ideas
5%
Friendship14 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice12 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds11 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth9 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty8 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 57 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 31 · Serious 16 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 29 · Stylized 21 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 13 · Charged 21 · Intense 23

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 19 · Shifting 30 · Whiplash 8

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 24 · Some laughs 14 · Funny 19

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 13 · Even-paced 26 · Relentless 18

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 36 · Engaged 17 · Full focus 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 51 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 2

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
32
Joyful
22
Thrilling
18
Absurd
15
Dread
13
Other
54

How their films linger

Fun22 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good23 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy28
  • Bittersweet21
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Matthew F. Leonetti's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 36 of their 63 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Matthew F. Leonetti's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

88 credits, 63 with a MovieCove page.

  • Dumb and Dumber To(2014)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Movie 43(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Three Stooges(2012)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Hall Pass(2011)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Cool Dog(2010)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Expendables(2010)

    Second Unit Director of Photography

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Soul Men(2008)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • What Happens in Vegas(2008)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Heartbreak Kid(2007)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Halloween(2007)

    Additional Photography

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Pride(2007)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Accepted(2006)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Santa's Slay(2005)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Fever Pitch(2005)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Dawn of the Dead(2004)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Butterfly Effect(2004)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • 2 Fast 2 Furious(2003)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Rush Hour 2(2001)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Along Came a Spider(2001)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: Insurrection(1998)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Species II(1998)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Mortal Kombat: Annihilation(1997)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: First Contact(1996)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Fled(1996)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Strange Days(1995)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • A Low Down Dirty Shame(1994)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Angels in the Outfield(1994)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Demolition Man(1993)

    Additional Director of Photography

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Leap of Faith(1992)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Dead Again(1991)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Another 48 Hrs.(1990)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Hard to Kill(1990)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Johnny Handsome(1989)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Secret Witness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Cinematographer

  • Red Heat(1988)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Action Jackson(1988)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dragnet(1987)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Extreme Prejudice(1987)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Jumpin' Jack Flash(1986)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Under the Influence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • American Geisha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • Jagged Edge(1985)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Commando(1985)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Weird Science(1985)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Fast Forward(1985)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Songwriter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • The Buddy System (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • The Ice Pirates(1984)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Happy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Cinematographer

  • E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors(1982)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hotline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • Fast Times at Ridgemont High(1982)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Poltergeist(1982)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Mae West(1982)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Stand by Your Man(1981)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Crazy Times(1981)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Eyewitness(1981)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Raise the Titanic(1980)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Turnover Smith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Cinematographer

  • Breaking Away(1979)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love(1979)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Willa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Cinematographer

  • The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal(1979)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • A Fire in the Sky(1978)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The American Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

  • The Comedy Company (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Special Olympics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Ruby and Oswald (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Superdome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • The Chicken Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • American Raspberry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • The Hostage Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • Flight to Holocaust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • Mr. Billion(1977)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Spell(1977)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Call of the Wild(1976)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • High Risk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Cinematographer

  • Jigsaw John (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 3 episodes · Cinematographer

  • The Lives of Jenny Dolan(1975)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Deadly Tower(1975)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Search for the Gods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

  • The Secret Night Caller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

  • It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • Terror on the 40th Floor(1974)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Hurricane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • The Elevator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • The Bat People(1974)

    Cinematographer · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Time to Run(1973)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

Career shape

A full career of 88 titles from 1973 to 2014.

Biggest box office

Rush Hour 2 (2001)

$347M worldwide

Highest rated

Breaking Away (1979)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Dumb and Dumber To (2014)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Producing1 of 88: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleCinematography86 of 88: 85 only cinematography, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score48thOther crew2 of 88: 2 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s29 · crew1980s27 · crew1990s13 · crew2000s13 · crew2010s6 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Matthew F. Leonetti's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 63; across their 57 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 57

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 57

Reach · how many have seen their films

88thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 57

Midcredits score across 63 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th19
  • 25th to 49th25
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 63 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Broadly Agreed12
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · cinematographer

Cool Dog (2010)

92nd percentile spread · 57% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

Breaking Away (1979)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 55/100 in their films, across 33 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Matthew F. Leonetti's work okay for kids?

Across up to 38 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore34 titles27–89 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity38 titles20–72 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity34 titles34–89 · median 65 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs29 titles27–56 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense31 titles10–81 · median 46 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Matthew F. Leonetti work with?

People who share at least 2 of Matthew F. Leonetti's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jerry Jameson shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers