Rob Reiner Remembered

April 24–July 9

A beloved actor, writer, director, producer and activist, Rob Reiner (1947–2025) broke the Hollywood mold, deftly navigating the transition from television actor to acclaimed studio filmmaker with an enviable track record of iconic hits. Beginning with his riotous debut, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, his films would go on to define entire genres, from the now-often-imitated mockumentary to the modern romantic comedy with WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… Reiner dominated the cinematic landscape of the ‘80s with quintessential classics STAND BY ME and THE PRINCESS BRIDE before turning to more politically minded fare in the ‘90s with A FEW GOOD MEN and THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT. Even as he focused on directing and producing via his company Castle Rock, he still lit up the screen as an actor, with a standout being his performance as Leonardo DiCaprio’s beleaguered father in Martin Scorsese’s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. With this series, the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center pays tribute to the legendary filmmaker and actor whose impact on our global cinematic vocabulary “goes to 11."