Beth McCarthy-Miller

What are Beth McCarthy-Miller's films like?

Across their 27 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Bonds.

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 Beth McCarthy-Miller's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 36 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Peacock (10).

• Peacock10 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Parks and Recreation (2009) · director
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) · director
  • Community (2009) · director
  • Modern Family (2009) · director
  • The Good Place (2016) · director
  • SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) · director
  • 30 Rock (2006) · director
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) · actor, director
  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (2026) · director
  • Up All Night (2011) · director
• HBO Max9 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Veep (2012) · director
  • Young Sheldon (2017) · director
  • Jim Norton: Monster Rain (2007) · director
  • Dave Attell: Captain Miserable (2007) · director
  • D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic (2007) · director
  • Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) · director, producer
  • Bill Maher: Live from Oklahoma (2018) · director, producer
  • Bob Saget: That Ain't Right (2007) · director
  • Divorce (2016) · director
• Hulu9 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Community (2009) · director
  • Modern Family (2009) · director
  • The Good Place (2016) · director
  • 30 Rock (2006) · director
  • Life in Pieces (2015) · director
  • The Goldbergs (2013) · director
  • The Mindy Project (2012) · director
  • Reboot (2022) · director
  • Black-ish (2014) · director
• Netflix7 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) · director
  • The Kominsky Method (2018) · director, producer
  • The Roast of Tom Brady (2024) · director
  • Young Sheldon (2017) · director
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) · director
  • Black-ish (2014) · director
  • The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) · director
• Disney+5 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Parks and Recreation (2009) · director
  • Modern Family (2009) · director
  • Black-ish (2014) · director
  • Samantha Who? (2007) · director
  • Carrie Underwood: Reflection (2025) · director
• The Roku Channel5 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • The Goldbergs (2013) · director · free
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) · actor, director · free
  • Mr. Sunshine (2011) · director · free
  • Marry Me (2014) · director · free
  • Dr. Ken (2015) · director · free
• Paramount+3 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011) · director
  • Californication (2007) · director
  • Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011) · director
• Prime Video2 titles, browse their movies on this service
  • The Good Place (2016) · director
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) · actor, director
• Pluto TV1 title, browse their movies on this service
  • Californication (2007) · director · free
• Tubi1 title, browse their movies on this service
  • Dr. Ken (2015) · director · free

Subscription and free streaming for Beth McCarthy-Miller'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

89 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

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  The Roast of Kevin Hart(2026)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films50^th
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  The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins(2026)

  Show Director

  Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows37^th
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  Netflix Tudum 2025(2025)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films21^st
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  SNL50: The Homecoming Concert(2025)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films93^rd
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  Carrie Underwood: Reflection(2025)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films4^th
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  Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular(2024)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films26^th
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  The Roast of Tom Brady(2024)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films82^nd
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  Reboot(2022)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows62^nd
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  Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes - At Home Holiday Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

  Director
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  VOMO: Vote or Miss Out(2020)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)~6^th
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  Bob Hearts Abishola(2019)

  Show 76 episodes · Director · Executive Producer

  Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows60^th
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  Abby's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

  Show 1 episode · Director
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  The Kominsky Method(2018)

  Show 7 episodes · Director · Producer

  Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows94^th
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  Bill Maher: Live from Oklahoma(2018)

  Director · Producer

  Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films52^nd
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  Young Sheldon(2017)

  Show 3 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows78^th
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  Alec Baldwin: One Night Only (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

  Director
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  Great News(2017)

  Show 8 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows49^th
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  Marlon(2017)

  Show Director

  Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows47^th
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  Divorce(2016)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows40^th
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  The Good Place(2016)

  Show 6 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows94^th
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  Adele Live in New York City(2015)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films98^th
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  Dr. Ken(2015)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows13^th
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  Life in Pieces(2015)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows88^th
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  Lip Sync Battle(2015)

  Show 92 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows51^st
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  Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt(2015)

  Show 5 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows69^th
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  An SNL Valentine(2015)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)~17^th
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  Marry Me(2014)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows21^st
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  Black-ish(2014)

  Show 2 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows61^st
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  The Maya Rudolph Show(2014)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films51^st
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  The Sound of Music Live!(2013)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films44^th
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  The Goldbergs(2013)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows87^th
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  Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

  Show 6 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows97^th
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  Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas(2012)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films88^th
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  The Mindy Project(2012)

  Show 3 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows63^rd
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  Veep(2012)

  Show 3 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows95^th
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  Work It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

  Show 1 episode · Director
• American Judy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

  Director
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  Man Up!(2011)

  Show 2 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows33^rd
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  Up All Night(2011)

  Show 2 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows28^th
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  Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts(2011)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films90^th
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  Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room(2011)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films98^th
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  Mr. Sunshine(2011)

  Show 2 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows34^th
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  The Women of SNL (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

  Director
• The Marriage Ref (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

  Show 22 episodes · Director
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  SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas(2009)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films57^th
• 

  Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

  Director
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  Modern Family(2009)

  Show 23 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows96^th
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  Community(2009)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows96^th
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  Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

  Director
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  Parks and Recreation(2009)

  Show 3 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows98^th
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  In the Motherhood(2009)

  Show Director

  Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows9^th
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  Radio City Christmas Spectacular (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

  Director
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  Welcome to the Captain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

  Show 1 episode · Director
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  Dave Attell: Captain Miserable(2007)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films67^th
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  Samantha Who?(2007)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows57^th
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  Jim Norton: Monster Rain(2007)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films70^th
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  Legally Blonde: The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

  Director
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  D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic(2007)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films62^nd
• 

  Bob Saget: That Ain't Right(2007)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films46^th
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  Californication(2007)

  Show 1 episode · Director

  Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows93^rd
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  Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation(2007)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films78^th
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  30 Rock(2006)

  Show 24 episodes · Director

  Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows92^nd
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  Shania Twain Up! Close and Personal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

  Director
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  Shania Twain Up! Live in Chicago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

  Director · Executive Producer
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  Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

  Director
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  NBC 75th Anniversary Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

  Director
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  America: A Tribute to Heroes(2001)

  Director

  Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films67^th
• The Continental: Anticipation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

  Director
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  Taina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

  Show 1 episode · Director
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  Fiona Apple: MTV Live in New York, 1999 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

  Director
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  Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

  Director
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  Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

  Director
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  James Taylor - Live at the Beacon Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

  Director
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  Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

  Director
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  Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

  Director
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  Fiona Apple: MTV Unplugged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

  Director
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  Jon Stewart: Unleavened (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

  Director
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  Eagles: Hell Freezes Over (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

  Director
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  Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

  Director
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  MTV Unplugged: Nirvana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
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  Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
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  Nirvana: Live and Loud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
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  Stone Temple Pilots: MTV Unplugged 1993 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
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  Neil Young: MTV Unplugged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
• Arrested Development: MTV Unplugged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

  Director
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  Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

  Director
• R.E.M. - This Film Is On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

  Director
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  R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

  Director
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  Saturday Night Live(1975)

  Show 218 episodes · Director · as Self (uncredited)

  Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows71^st

Career shape

A full career of 84 titles from 1975 to 2026.

Highest rated

Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011)

Midcredits 98^th

Most popular right now

Reboot (2022)

Awards

5 major awards from 27 major nominations, 1999–2026.

1. 2026
   • Directors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety
2. 2025
   • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
   • +1 other major body · 1 win

     • Directors Guild Award, won · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
3. 2020
   • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Comedy Series
4. 2019
   • Directors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
5. 2018
   • Directors Guild Award, won · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
6. 2016
   • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
   • +1 other major body · 1 nomination

     • Directors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials
7. 2014
   • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
   • +1 other major body · 1 win and 1 nomination

     • Directors Guild Award, won · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
     • Directors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series
8. 2013
   • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
   • +1 other major body · 1 nomination

     • Directors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Beth McCarthy-Miller's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60^th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58^th percentile for acclaim.

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 52 titles are Mixed.

111517

• Universally Loved11
• Divisive4
• Cult Classic5
• Crowd Pleaser15
• Mixed17

Most divisive · director

Carrie Underwood: Reflection (2025)

94^th percentile spread · 78% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011)

Midcredits 98^th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the atmosphere 47/100 and the pacing 39/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a director.

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.

Who does Beth McCarthy-Miller work with?

People who share at least 2 of Beth McCarthy-Miller's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; John Irwin shares the most, 7.