The 30+ Best Jonathan Silverman Movies
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1Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Terry KiserIn Weekend at Bernie's, a riotous comedy, Richard (Jonathan Silverman) and Larry (Andrew McCarthy), two low-level corporate employees, stumble upon an embezzlement scheme. Their boss, Bernie (Terry Kiser), invites them to his beach house, intending to have them killed. However, when they arrive, they find him dead. To avoid suspicion and enjoy the weekend, they pretend he's alive. The duo becomes entangled in misadventures involving parties, romance, and run-ins with the hitman who originally intended to kill them. An absurdly hilarious plot unfolds as the pair desperately tries to maintain their ruse.More Weekend at Bernie's
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2Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin FrielsLiberal activist lawyer Jedediah (Gene Hackman) alienated daughter Maggie (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To gain promotion, she must defend an auto manufacturer against charges that their explosion-prone station wagons are unsafe. As her mother begs for peace, Maggie takes on her dad in a trial that turns increasingly personal and nasty.
3Mark Harmon, Jodie Foster, Blair BrownFailed baseball player Billy Wyatt (Mark Harmon) learns that his childhood sweetheart, Katie (Jodie Foster), has killed herself. The exuberant but troubled Katie, with her love and friendship, profoundly influenced Billy's life. She indicated that she wanted him to handle her ashes, and so he embarks on a train ride to the seaside town where he grew up. Nostalgia and grief overcome him as he loses himself in reminiscences about the joys and pains of his adolescence.
4Jonathan Silverman, Helen Slater, Martin LandauBarry Thomas (Jonathan Silverman) lives an unexciting life as an office worker at a science lab, where he has fallen in love with a brilliant, attractive young scientist named Lisa Fredericks (Helen Slater). Barry is devastated when he witnesses Lisa's murder in the office parking lot. However, when he realizes that a bizarre electrical accident at his company's lab has left him in a 24-hour "time loop," he attempts to save Lisa and return to a normal timeline.
5Jackie Mason, Dyan Cannon, Robert StackJack Hartounian (Jackie Mason), a boorish but good-hearted real estate tycoon, applies for membership at a snooty country club, but is blackballed by the old-money WASPs, led by Chandler Young (Robert Stack). As revenge, he simply buys the club outright and turns it into a garish amusement park. Chandler wants to win the property back by challenging Jack to a golf match, but he hedges his bets by hiring deranged mercenary Tom Everett (Dan Aykroyd) to eliminate his competition.- 6Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Terry KiserAfter witnessing the murder of their corrupt boss, Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser), Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman) are blamed for Bernie's embezzlement and fired. Desperate to find the stolen $2 million and clear their names, the pair learns the fortune was hidden in the Virgin Islands and travels there in pursuit. Meanwhile, Bernie's corpse is partially revived in a voodoo ceremony by gangsters also looking for the money.
7Jonathan Silverman, Leah Lail, Ryan AlosioA single man's comment about monogamous relationships hits a sore spot with several couples at a dinner party.
8Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Lee MontgomeryIn Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Janey Glenn (Sarah Jessica Parker) is a high school gymnast with dreams of dance stardom. When her family relocates to Chicago, she meets the rebellious Lynn Stone (Helen Hunt). Together, they audition for a spot on Dance TV, a coveted local show. The film unfolds as an 80s-themed comedic romp through teen life, competition, and friendship. Despite strict parents and scheming rivals like Natalie Sands (Holly Gagnier), Janey remains determined. This light-hearted comedy-drama is a nod to the vibrant pop culture of its era.- #337 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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9Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, DiddyA comedy about two hapless best friends who are plunged headlong into the world of organized crime. When Bobby (Jon Favreau) and Ricky (Vince Vaughn) accept a high-stakes delivery, the clueless duo is flown first-class to New York and thrust into the moneyed world of Ruiz (Sean Combs), a downtown Manhattan gangster. In a matter of hours, Ricky's delusions of grandeur unravel the entire operation and put both his and Bobby's lives in jeopardy.
10Blythe Danner, Jonathan Silverman, Judith IveyEugene Jerome (Jonathan Silverman) is a Jewish teen living in an unusually hectic Brooklyn, N.Y., household. His father (Bob Dishy) works two jobs, his mother (Blythe Danner) is a professional worrywart and his widowed aunt (Judith Ivey) has moved in, bringing her two daughters (Stacey Glick, Lisa Waltz). Amidst the constant hurly-burly, Jerome dreams of some day becoming a famous writer, but admits that, in the meantime, he'd settle for seeing his first naked woman.
11Ja Rule, Tim Meadows, Jenifer LewisCollege basketball player Todd Anderson (Storm P) signs a $30 million deal with the New Jersey Nets and promptly moves to a wealthy suburb. His mother (Jenifer Lewis), however, insists that Todd remain connected to his humbler roots. So Todd decides to hold a good old-fashioned cookout at his new mansion. But this turns out to be more difficult than he expected, and his old friends and relatives clash with the sophisticated characters that have recently come into his life.More The Cookout- #47 of 72 onThe Best Black Comedy Movies Of The 2000s
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12Jack Lemmon, Christine Baranski, Amy YasbeckThe Odd Couple II is the 1998 sequel to 1968's The Odd Couple. Written by Neil Simon, the film reunites Jack Lemmon as Felix Unger and Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison in their last film together. The film is also significant among sequels for having one of the longest gaps between the release of the original and a sequel in which all leads return. Each actor made only one more theatrical film after this: The Legend of Bagger Vance for Lemmon and Hanging Up for Matthau, in which neither actor played a leading role, both in 2000.
13Forest Whitaker, Ossie Davis, Jonathan SilvermanDeacons for Defense is a 2003 American television drama film directed by Bill Duke. The television film stars; Forest Whitaker, Christopher Britton, Ossie Davis, Jonathan Silverman, Adam Weiner, and Marcus Johnson. It is loosely based on the true story of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, an African-American militia that was formed in 1964 to protect activists working with the Congress for Racial Equality, as well as others working with the civil rights movement.
14Luke Edwards, Timothy Busfield, John AshtonWhen his grandfather (Jason Robards) dies, 12-year-old Billy (Luke Edwards) suddenly becomes the heir to the Minnesota Twins baseball team. It's a dream come true for the baseball fan, who believes he can get the Twins out of their current slump by managing them personally. Of course, managing a pro baseball team is a lot of work, and some of the players aren't crazy about taking orders from a pre-teen, but Billy's honest approach and love for the game could be just what the Twins need.More Little Big League- #100 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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15Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kelsey Grammer, Michael RichardsOn one day at an English Hotel, four different stories are shown. Diana is in London to promote her Television Series and her ex-husband Sidney shows up to ask her for money for his gay lover. Mark and Annie come to London for the Wimbledon Tennis matches, but they lose their tickets and Mark's back goes out. Debra is on her honeymoon with Paul, but Paul is missing and Debra lies to everyone she meets as to where Paul is. Sharon and Lauren are on a shop till you drop trip and Sharon meets Dennis, an older man who seems to be interested in her.
16Rachel Hunter, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Lauren HuttonJust a Little Harmless Sex is a 1999 romantic comedy film which revolves around the offer of oral sex by a stranded motorist to a monogamous man who stops to help her. Arrested by a passing police officer, the unlikely good Samaritan must telephone his wife to bail him out in the middle of the night. A few days later, she throws him out of the house and goes out with her friends to enjoy a sexy night on the town. The denouement takes place when all the parties meet at a local nightclub for explanations and apologies. The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal, and stars Alison Eastwood, Rachel Hunter, and Lauren Hutton.
17Jami Gertz, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jonathan SilvermanLip Service is a 2001 film directed by Shawn Schepps.
18Jonathan Bray, Wilson Cruz, Sally KirklandTodd (Jonathan Bray) goes on a coffee date set up by his brother, but finds that he's the butt of a practical joke. The woman named Kelly he's supposed to meet is actually a gay man. As revenge, the pair pretend to be a real couple. The scope of the ruse widens when Todd's mother learns the news and goes out of her way to support her now out-of-the-closet son. While some of Todd's friends are surprised, others say they knew all along -- prompting Todd to wonder if maybe the joke is on him.
19Jonathan Silverman, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Kari WuhrerWhen Taylor Darcy (Jonathan Silverman), a young TV writer, learns he has cancer, his cynical and sarcastic persona shows no sign of letting up under the dire circumstances. In fact, the more sympathy he receives, the more his bitterness grows. At the hospital to undergo treatment, Darcy one day encounters another patient, Lynn Piegi (Natasha Gregson Wagner), who suffers from leukemia. With a kindred spirit in his life, Darcy's outlook begins to change.
20Bernadette Peters, Rachel Ward, Jonathan SilvermanBobbie's Girl is a 2002 comedy-drama television movie about two women leading a comfortable, quiet life running a pub in Dublin who are suddenly confronted with a series of health and family crises.
21Challenge of a Lifetime
Penny MarshallChallenge of a Lifetime is a 1985 television film directed by Russ Mayberry. Starring Penny Marshall and Jonathan Silverman, the film focuses on a 35-year-old woman entering a Triathlon.
22Jason Bateman, Annie Potts, C. Thomas HowellBreaking the Rules is a 1992 drama film directed by Neal Israel, executive produced by Larry A. Thompson, starring Jason Bateman, C. Thomas Howell, Jonathan Silverman and Annie Potts. Jason's father, Kent Bateman, has a role in the movie as well.
23Punctured
Jonathan SilvermanPunctured is a 2011 comedy film directed by Shari Hamrick.
24Inkubus
Joey Fatone, Robert Englund, William ForsytheInkubus is a horror film produced by the Woodhaven Production Company, written by Carl Dupré, and directed by Glenn Ciano. The film stars Robert Englund, William Forsythe, Joey Fatone, Jonathan Silverman, Mike Cerrone, Tom Denucci, and Michelle Ray Smith.
25Beethoven's Big Break
Jonathan Silverman, Rhea Perlman, Moises AriasEddie Bob (Jonathan Silverman) is a widowed single father who provides for his mischievous son, Billy Bob (Moises Arias), by working as an animal wrangler for film and television. After some loathsome kidnappers capture the dog star of his new film, Eddie is left to wrangle a truly unruly actor: a rambunctious St. Bernard that his son found on the streets and named Beethoven. While trying to keep the pooch on a short leash, Eddie learns that Beethoven has a trouble-making brood of his own.
26Mandy Moore, Melissa George, Jerry StillerA suburban couple decide to spice up their lives by swinging with another couple.
27Sarah Hyland, Julie Bowen, Connie BrittonConception is a 2011 romantic film written and directed by Josh Stolberg.
28Abigail Spencer, Jonathan Silverman, Alanna UbachJekyll is a 2007 American horror film starring Matt Keeslar, Jonathan Silverman, Desmond Askew, Alanna Ubach, Siena Goines, Abigail Spencer, John Rubinstein, Josh Stewart, Roger Rose and written and directed by Scott Zakarin.- 29Jack Lemmon, Madeline Kahn, Talia ShireFor Richer, for Poorer is a 1992 comedy tv film directed by Jay Sandrich.
30Alyssa Milano, Tia Carrere, Jonathan SilvermanLittle Sister is a 1992 American comedy film written and directed by Jimmy Zeilinger. Starring Jonathan Silverman and Alyssa Milano, the film was released in the UK under the title Mister Sister.
