The Best Felicity Huffman Shows & Movies, Ranked
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- In the realm of sports journalism, Sports Night stands out as a refreshing take on the daily grind of a sports newsroom. The series, which garnered eight Emmy nominations during its two-season run, masterfully intertwines the professional and personal lives of its characters, providing viewers with an authentic portrayal of their struggles and triumphs. At the heart of the show is the dynamic duo of anchor Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and executive producer Dan Rydell (Josh Charles), whose camaraderie and wit drive the narrative forward. From the pressures of live broadcasts to the complexities of office politics, Sports Night delves into the intricate workings of a television sports program while maintaining a perfect balance of drama and humor.
- Nestled within the seemingly perfect suburban paradise of Wisteria Lane, lies a world of mystery, intrigue, and dark humor. Desperate Housewives artfully interweaves the lives of four women, each grappling with their own unique challenges, while simultaneously unearthing the secrets that lurk beneath the surface. With an ensemble cast led by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp, and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, this dramedy series has garnered multiple awards and nominations throughout its eight-season run. From infidelity to murder, Desperate Housewives masterfully balances the complexities of human relationships with a satirical lens on suburban life.
- American Crime, which premiered on March 5, 2015, is a critically acclaimed anthology series that explores different criminal cases and their socio-political implications each season. The show investigates the themes of race, class, and gender politics in America. Notable actors include Felicity Huffman and Regina King, the latter of whom won two Emmy Awards for her performances across the series. With its gritty realism and complex characters, American Crime offers a thought-provoking examination of the American justice system and societal prejudices.
- Right in the midst of important changes in her life, Bree Osborne (Felicity Huffman) learns that she fathered a son, Toby (Kevin Zegers), 17 years ago. Bailing him out of jail in New York, Bree poses as a Christian missionary. She plans to take Toby to his stepfather's house, but when she learns that the stepfather sexually abused the boy, Bree brings her son back to Los Angeles with her. As Toby begins to fall for Bree, she must find a way to reveal who she really is.
- When They See Us, a compelling four-part miniseries, delves into the harrowing true story of five teenagers from Harlem Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise, who were falsely accused and convicted of a brutal crime in Central Park. Directed by the visionary Ava DuVernay, this powerful drama showcases outstanding performances from its ensemble cast, including Jharrel Jerome (Korey Wise), whose portrayal earned him a well-deserved Emmy Award. The series not only sheds light on the injustices faced by the Central Park Five, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the flaws within the criminal justice system.
- Miles Daly changes professions from muscle-for-hire for a murderous crime ring to a movie producer.
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Georgia Rule
Teenage Rachel (Lindsay Lohan) is a real thorn in the side of her mother, Lilly (Felicity Huffman). More than just rebellious, she is incorrigible. After Rachel crashes a car, Lilly decides to haul the girl off to a place to which she vowed never to return: Her own mother's (Jane Fonda) Idaho home. Georgia, the family matriarch, lives by a strict code and expects all under her roof to do the same. Given structure and purpose, Rachel's anger at the world begins to subside. - Reversible Errors is a 2004 television film based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow. It was directed by Mike Robe, who previously directed Scott Turow's The Burden of Proof, and stars Tom Selleck and William H. Macy. Filming was done in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, and featured shots of Halifax City Hall and Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. The film was first shown by CBS in two parts on May 23 and 25, 2004. Channel 5 in the United Kingdom has chosen to show it as a single 173 minute film.
- After a grieving father finds a box of demo tapes made by his now-dead son, he forms a band in hope of finding some peace.
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Cake
After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower (Sam Worthington) of the suicide. - Everything changes for rising corporate star Joe Ross (Campbell Scott) when he meets the wealthy and mysterious Jimmy Dell (Steve Martin) at a tropical resort. Dell offers to help Ross protect his new business process invention, but in short order Ross finds himself falsely accused of murder. Working with the FBI and his assistant, Susan Ricci (Rebecca Pidgeon), Ross sets out to prove his innocence and disentangle himself from the diabolical entrapment.
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Out of Order
Out of Order is an American dramedy television miniseries created and written by Donna Powers and Wayne Powers, who also directed the first and final episodes. The show lasted one season which aired on Showtime from June 1, 2003 to June 30, 2003. - In the midst of a spat, film critic Terry Thorpe (William H. Macy) accidentally kills his lover. Though Thorpe covers his tracks, he raises the suspicions of a private investigator (James Cromwell), who then tries to blackmail him. Thorpe also falls under the watchful eye of Detective Fred Stapelli (Adam Arkin), a cop who is intent on becoming a screenwriter. Before long, Thorpe's girlfriend, Kit (Felicity Huffman), and Stapelli's wife, Patricia (Julia Campbell), are roped into the case.
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The Heart Of Justice
The Heart of Justice, is a 1992 television film starring Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Connelly and Dermot Mulroney. It was Vincent Price's final acting role before his death in 1993. - Otherhood is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Cindy Chupack, based on the novel Whatever Makes You Happy by William Sutcliffe. Three Suburban moms (Felicity Huffman, Patricia Arquette, Angela Bassett) show up to the New York City homes of their sons unannounced and in the process realize their sons are not the only ones whose lives need to change.
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Krystal
Krystal is a 2017 American coming of age comedy film directed by William H. Macy. A young man (Nick Robinson) living a sheltered life develops a crush on a stripper (Rosario Dawson) and joins her Alcoholics Anonymous group just so he can be in the same room with her. - 17
The Water Engine
The Water Engine is a play by David Mamet that centers on the violent suppression of a disruptive alternative energy technology. - Young Phoebe (Elle Fanning) has Tourette's syndrome, and she's not very good at following rules. Her mother (Felicity Huffman) and father (Bill Pullman) struggle to help and understand her, even while Phoebe's little sister feels neglected by her parents. Things take a turn when Phoebe lands a role in her school's theatrical version of "Alice in Wonderland." Unconventional drama teacher Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson) helps the girl feel more normal, but Phoebe still struggles offstage.
- Young widow Jennifer Bradley (Mare Winningham) lets photographer and longtime friend Carrie Dixon (Felicity Huffman) snap seemingly harmless pictures of her young daughters. But when a photo lab employee notices that the girls are partially nude, she alerts police. As Det. John Collins (Chelcie Ross) tries to build a child pornography case, authorities remove the children from Bradley's home. Prosecutors soon take the case, forcing Bradley to fight for her freedom and family in court.
- Golden Years (CBS, 1991) is an American science fiction thriller television miniseries created by Steven King. The seven-part limited series follows Harlan Williams (Keith Szarabajka), an elderly janitor, is caught up in an explosion at the top-secret laboratory where he works, after surviving but discovering he is now "aging" in reverse, he ends up on the run from an operative of "The Shop".
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Stealing Cars
Stealing Cars is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Bradley J. Kaplan. Rebellious teenager Billy (Emory Cohen) navigates his way through the juvenile court system after committing several crimes including car theft. - The Chicago Mafia makes shoeshine man Gino (Don Ameche) an offer: do the time for a murder he didn't commit, and they'll buy him a fishing boat in Sicily. Gino accepts and is placed in the custody of Jerry (Joe Mantegna), a low-level mobster, until the trial. Jerry quickly gets bored with the babysitting detail and decides to treat Gino to a weekend at Lake Tahoe. There, Jerry is recognized, and Gino is mistaken for a big-time crime boss. Both play along until they run afoul of the local mob.
- This film is a dramatization of the decision-making behind the Johnson administration's escalation of the Vietnam War in the mid 1960s. As Lyndon Johnson (Michael Gambon) agonizes over sending more troops to Southeast Asia, he is given contradictory advice from Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara (Alec Baldwin) and Secretary of State Dean Rusk (John Aylward). The president also attempts to build his Great Society at home, while balancing the war's increasing drain on the nation's resources.
- 24Big Game is a 2014 Finnish action adventure film directed by Jalmari Helander. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Onni Tommila, Felicity Huffman, Victor Garber, Ted Levine, Jim Broadbent, and Ray Stevenson. The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and was generally well received, with IGN citing it to be "a throwback to ’80s and ’90s adventure movie with a dash of comic book violence thrown in for good measure.". The film's budget was 8.5 million euros, making it the most expensive ever produced in Finland.
- 25Hollywood agent Howard Holloway cannot find any real success until he signs Lydia, a talented and troubled 14-year-old with an alcoholic father. Every day he navigates challenging obstacles to make a future for Lydia and himself.
