Ian Samuels

Biography

Ian Samuels is an American film director and writer known for his work in the young adult genre. He directed the Netflix original film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. Samuels has also directed short films such as Myrna the Monster (2015), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His work often explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.

Known for

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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

2021 ⭐ 7.1

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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

2018 ⭐ 6.3

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Myrna the Monster

2015 ⭐ 5.3

Career timeline

2021

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Notable

2021

⭐ 7.1

2018

Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Notable

2018

⭐ 6.3

2015

Myrna the Monster

2015

⭐ 5.3

Frequently appears with

Kyle Allen

Mark

Kathryn Newton

Margaret

Jermaine Harris

Henry

Josh Hamilton

Daniel

Shannon Purser

Sierra Burgess

Kristine Froseth

Veronica

Noah Centineo

Jamey

RJ Cyler

Dan

Chrissy Metz

Veronica's Mom