What role do directors play in movies being written?

Question

i understand they direct the movie/show, but shouldnt the writers get the bulk of the credit? Anytime i hear about a big movie doing well or flopping the director is usually the topic.

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Answer 1

The writers write the story, like in a book adaptation you dont need a writer at all.

The director decides what scenes to shoot to show that story.

Writers often write the story years in advance.