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1Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler MooreOrdinary People, a profound drama, follows the life of the Jarrett family after a catastrophic incident. Conrad (Timothy Hutton), struggles with guilt and grief post his elder brother's tragic demise. His parents, Beth (Mary Tyler Moore) and Calvin (Donald Sutherland), deal with their own sorrow while navigating their fractured relationship with Conrad. Directed by Robert Redford, Ordinary People is a poignant exploration of familial relationships and personal healing. The film won four Academy Awards in 1981, including Best Picture and Best Director, marking it as an enduring classic in cinema history.More Ordinary People
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2Timothy Hutton, George C. Scott, Ronny CoxBunker Hill Military Academy has been targeted by real estate developers for demolition. The students, outraged at the thought of their school being turned into condominiums, vow to fight back. Led by Cadet Maj. Brian Moreland (Timothy Hutton), they stage a school-wide rebellion that ends with them in charge of the campus. After winning over the headmaster (George C. Scott), Brian and his fellow cadets, Alex (Sean Penn) and David (Tom Cruise), face their toughest battle yet -- with the Army.More Taps- #249 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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3Timothy Hutton, Robert Urich, Kim CattrallAfter New York City firefighter Terry Lynch (Robert Urich) is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy (Timothy Hutton) attempts to have Mayor Tyler (Robert Culp) intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Terry begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.
4Bernard Shakey, Tom Petty, Ellen BarkinMade in Heaven is a 1987 feature film directed by Alan Rudolph, script from Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon, and produced by Lorimar Productions. The film stars Timothy Hutton and Kelly McGillis and has cameos by Tom Petty, Ric Ocasek, Ellen Barkin and Neil Young. An additional character known only as "Emmett" in the film was played by Debra Winger, who acted as a chain-smoking male angel. The original music score was composed by Mark Isham. The film was marketed with the tagline "How in Heaven did they meet? How on Earth will they find each other?" Made in Heaven concerns two souls who cross paths in Heaven and then attempt to reconnect once they are reborn on Earth. The film was released on VHS format as well as digital LaserDisc format in 1987. In 2009, the film made its DVD debut as part of the Warner Archive Collection.
5Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, David SuchetAfter his father (Pat Hingle) finds him a job at the CIA, Christopher Boyce (Timothy Hutton) discovers the less reputable side of the American government through handling classified documents. As he grows increasingly disillusioned, Boyce decides to sell the information to the Russians in an act of defiance. A drug-addicted friend of Boyce's, Daulton Lee (Sean Penn), becomes involved in the plot and acts as a middleman between Boyce and the Soviets, but the erratic Lee fails to cover his tracks.- #66 of 96 onThe 90+ Best Movies Of 1985, Ranked
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6Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John LoneOn an Arctic expedition, Stanley Shephard (Timothy Hutton) discovers "Charlie" (John Lone), a Neanderthal man frozen in ice. With a team of scientists, Shephard revives Charlie and learns that he has been cryogenically suspended for 40,000 years. Stanley grows close to Charlie as he observes the man and learns about his prehistoric culture -- but when the media catches on to the discovery, Stanley must protect Charlie from fellow scientists who want to use his corpse for scientific research.
7Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillon, Noah EmmerichAn all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton), Tommy (Matt Dillon), and Paul may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman, Rosie O'Donnell, Lauren Holly, and Mira Sorvino -- the beautiful girls who've turned their lives upside down!More Beautiful Girls- #92 of 117 onThe Best Movies Of 1996
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8Sarah Jessica Parker, Gina Torres, Tony GoldwynThe Substance of Fire is a 1996 drama film directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.
9Ellen Barkin, Ed Asner, Mandy PatinkinDaniel is a 1983 film which was adapted by E. L. Doctorow from his novel The Book of Daniel. It was directed by Sidney Lumet. The film was based on the life story of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted as spies and executed by the United States government in 1953 for giving nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. This story follows their fictionalized son as he attempts to find out the truth. Paul and Rochelle Isaacson are played by Mandy Patinkin and Lindsay Crouse. Their son Daniel is played by Timothy Hutton, his wife Phyllis by Ellen Barkin, and their daughter Susan by Amanda Plummer. In actuality the Rosenbergs had two sons, Michael and Robert. Ed Asner also stars.
10Leelee Sobieski, David Strathairn, Timothy HuttonThis gripping true story depicts the spring of 1931 in segregation-era Alabama, when nine black men were accused of raping two white women. Having been tried and sentenced to the electric chair, New York attorney Sam Leibowitz traveled to Alabama to lead a Supreme Court appeal in defense of the men - setting in motion a legal battle that changed the course of American jurisprudence.
11Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rainn WilsonSiblings Emma (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) and Noah (Chris O'Neil) discover a box full of strange items they believe are toys. As the children play with the objects, their parents (Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton) and a teacher (Rainn Wilson) notice that their intelligence level is growing by leaps and bounds. Emma reveals that her favorite toy, a stuffed rabbit called Mimzy, talks to her and has an important message from the future.More The Last Mimzy- #5 of 16 on16 YA Adventure Movies That Would Never Get Made Today
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12Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'DonnellBiology professor Alfred Kinsey (Liam Neeson) has a perfectly respectable life teaching and doing research at Indiana University along with a happy home life with his wife (Laura Linney). When he realizes that his students, many of them married and with children, still come to him with personal questions about human sexuality, he fights to begin teaching sex education courses and conducts extensive interviews about the sexual history of volunteers despite high-profile opposition.
13Timothy Hutton, Lucía Jiménez, David KellySuccessful sci-fi writer David Norton (Timothy Hutton) has made a career out of plotting his character's elaborate deaths. But when he visits a lush resort, he is disturbed to find that someone seems to be pulling the mortal strings of his own life. The first to go is Norton's bride-to-be, who kills herself in a dramatic fashion. Soon after, more of his loved ones meet similarly grim ends. In his search for the truth, he meets an elderly fan (David Kelly) performing a bizarre experiment.
14Timothy Hutton5ive Days to Midnight is a five-part miniseries which ran on the Sci Fi Channel in June 2004. It stars Timothy Hutton as J.T. Neumeyer, a physicist who discovers a briefcase containing postdated documents and evidence which indicates he will die five days into the future. The miniseries was five hours long including commercials, each hour dedicated to relating the events of an entire day. It ran for four days, the first episode detailing the events of the first two days.
15Timothy Hutton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dwight SchultzWhen his assistant, Lance (Scott Coffey), goes on paternity leave the night before a big report is due, cookie company executive Peter (Timothy Hutton) is saved by temporary replacement Kris (Lara Flynn Boyle). Though Kris proves to be efficient and eager to please, Peter grows disturbed when his business rivals repeatedly end up dead or injured under suspicious circumstances. As Kris climbs the corporate ladder, he begins to wonder if she is a murderer.
16The Dark Half
Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael RookerThad Beaumont (Timothy Hutton) has had success writing novels under both his real name and his pseudonym, George Stark, which he uses to publish base thrillers. When word gets out that they are one and the same, the author holds a mock funeral for Stark. But after a rash of murders eerily similar to those in the Stark books, Thad and his wife, Liz (Amy Madigan), realize that Stark is real and responsible, and must work with local Sheriff Pangborn (Michael Rooker) to stop him.
17Timothy Hutton, Lela Rochon, Bill NunnIn the American South, a black woman and the white man she loves are hounded by racist police and inflexible family members. Mildred "Bean" Jeter (Lela Rochon) and Richard Loving (Timothy Hutton) have fallen hard for one another, but an antiquated statute still in effect in the 1960s says that their relationship is against the law. Their fight to forge a life together puts their freedom at risk as they wage a legal battle that takes their case to the Supreme Court.
18Queen Latifah, Gérard Depardieu, LL Cool JThe discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted saleswoman Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. So Georgia withdraws her life savings and jets off to Europe where she lives like a millionaire. Upbeat and passionate, Georgia charms everybody she meets, including renowned Chef Didier (Gérard Depardieu). The only one missing from her new life is her longtime crush Sean Matthews (LL Cool J).More Last Holiday- #80 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
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19Reflections
Timothy Hutton, Dominik García-Lorido, Fernando Guillén CuervoReflections is a 2008 crime thriller written by Jay Beattie and directed by Bryan Goeres.
20Jessica Lange, Dennis Quaid, Timothy HuttonLife goes downhill for a 1950s Sugar Bowl star (Dennis Quaid) and his Magnolia Queen wife (Jessica Lange).
21Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Timothy HuttonWhen Kate (Meg Ryan) learns that her fiance, Charlie (Timothy Hutton), has become smitten with a young Parisian woman, she boards a plane for France. She is seated next to Luc (Kevin Kline), a small-time crook who uses her to smuggle a stolen necklace, leading Luc to the hotel where she's staying to confront Charlie. As Kate and Luc get to know each other, their sarcastic rapport grows warmer, and Kate must decide where her heart truly lies as Charlie tries to win her back.More French Kiss- #444 of 635 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
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22Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen BellLouise (Meg Ryan), a successful lawyer, wants to jump-start her failing marriage to Ian (Timothy Hutton). She decides to surprise him at their country cottage, but quickly discovers she's the one who's surprised: Ian has decorated the cottage for a romantic weekend with his girlfriend, Sara (Kristen Bell). When Ian proposes getting a divorce, Louise rejects the idea and ties him up so they can talk things out. Things get out of hand when Sara shows up and a burglar (Justin Long) breaks in.
23Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Alec BaldwinIn the sophisticated drama The Good Shepherd, Edward Wilson (Matt Damon), a quiet but astute Yale graduate, is swept into the clandestine world of post-World War II CIA. As he navigates this murky realm - brimming with betrayal and shifting loyalties - his personal life takes a backseat. Angelina Jolie portrays Clover, Edward's wife, who grapples with her husband's opaque lifestyle. Directed by Robert De Niro, the film offers an intricate exploration of the early CIA days. Its nuanced storytelling earned it an Oscar nomination for Best Art Direction.More The Good Shepherd- #47 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
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24Harvey Keitel, Stephen Dorff, Famke JanssenFour men come together for a Palm Springs jewelry heist. Ringleader Lee (Timothy Hutton) invites his older brother Roy (Harvey Keitel) to join Jorge (Wade Dominguez) and their weapons procurer and driver, Skip (Stephen Dorff). The robbery goes off flawlessly, but Skip attempts to double-cross the gang afterward, killing two of them. Only Roy is left alive to pursue him across Los Angeles, through the criminal underbelly of strip clubs and reckless killers.
25Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton, Charles S. DuttonQ & A is a 1990 crime film co-written and directed by Sidney Lumet, based on a novel by New York judge Edwin Torres. It stars Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton and Armand Assante.
26Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Timothy Hutton, Don NovelloJust One Night is a 2000 film directed by Alan Jacobs.
27Timothy Hutton, Dean McDermott, Ron RifkinDeliberate Intent is a 2000 thriller and drama film written by Andy Wolk and Lisa Mohan and directed by Andy Wolk.
28Alec Baldwin, Rory Culkin, Emma RobertsIn 1979, a Long Island town falls into a panic when Charlie Bragg (Timothy Hutton), a hapless husband and father, is diagnosed with Lyme Disease. His wife, Melissa (Cynthia Nixon), takes a job working for their womanizing next-door neighbor, Mickey Bartlett (Alec Baldwin), whose philandering ways are no secret to his wife (Jill Hennessy). As tensions rise, the Braggs' teenage daughter, Adrianna (Emma Roberts), and the Bartletts' teenage son, Scott (Rory Culkin), try to maintain their sanity.More Lymelife
29Eliza Dushku, Melissa Leo, Timothy HuttonThe Alphabet Killer is a 2008 thriller-horror film, loosely based on the Alphabet murders that took place in Rochester, New York between 1971 and 1973. Eliza Dushku stars as the main character, alongside Cary Elwes, Michael Ironside, Bill Moseley and Timothy Hutton. The film is directed by Rob Schmidt, director of Wrong Turn also starring Dushku and written by Tom Malloy, who also acted in a supporting role.
30Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Kim CattrallWhen a successful ghostwriter, the Ghost (Ewan McGregor), agrees to finish the memoirs of Adam Long (Pierce Brosnan), England's former prime minister, his publisher assures him it's the chance of a lifetime. Instead, he begins to uncover evidence that suggests his late predecessor knew a dark secret about Lang and may have been murdered to prevent it from coming to light.More The Ghost Writer- #435 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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31Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria BelloIn Secret Window, Mort Rainey (Johnny Depp), a successful writer, is ensnared in a web of psychological terror and suspense. Retreating to his secluded cabin following a bitter divorce, he attempts to reclaim his creative spark. Unexpectedly, an enigmatic stranger named John Shooter (John Turturro) appears, accusing Rainey of plagiarism. As the allegations intensify, so does the terror. The line between fiction and reality blurs as Rainey's life spirals into chaos. Amid this eerie narrative lie hidden truths waiting to be unearthed in this thriller directed by David Koepp.More Secret Window- #66 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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32Nastassja Kinski, Valeria Golino, Timothy HuttonTorrents of Spring is a 1989 film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and starring Timothy Hutton and Nastassja Kinski. It is based on the novel of the same title. Set in 1840, it is about a young Russian aristocrat, Dimitri Sanin, torn between the love of a beautiful German pastry shop girl, Gemma Rosselli, and a Russian seductress, Princess Maria Nikolaevna. The film competed for the Golden Palm Award at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.
33John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James CromwellWhen the body of Army Capt. Elizabeth Campbell (Leslie Stefanson) is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner (John Travolta) and Sara Sunhill (Madeleine Stowe), are ordered to solve her murder. What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell's life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen. Joseph Campbell (James Cromwell).- #16 of 19 on1990s Movies That Were A Huge Deal - Then Faded Into Obscurity
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34Sharon Stone, Timothy Hutton, Dylan BakerWhen A Man Falls in the Forest is a 2007 American drama film directed by Ryan Eslinger and starring Dylan Baker, Timothy Hutton, Sharon Stone, and Pruitt Taylor Vince. It premiered in competition at the 2007 Berlin Film Festival where it was nominated for the Golden Bear and later screened at the SXSW Film Festival. Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan contributed three previously unreleased songs to the film's soundtrack: "Shangra-La", "Sky of Blue", and "Whisper".
35Angelina Jolie, David Duchovny, Peter StormarePlaying God is a 1997 film directed by Andy Wilson. It stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, and Angelina Jolie.
36Nick Cannon, Clea Duvall, Timothy HuttonPaul (Nick Cannon) and three others are accepted as test subjects by the mysterious Dr. Phillips (Peter Stormare). Initially, they are asked only to work on a survey -- but things take a sudden, violent turn when one of the subjects is executed. It's soon revealed that the remaining participants' lives depend on how they respond to various situations. But as the subjects' desperation grows, Phillips' colleague, psychologist Emily (Chloë Sevigny), debates ending the sick test.
37Timothy Hutton, Colm Meaney, Alessandro NivolaTurning Green is a 2009 drama comedy film written and directed by Michael Aimette and John G. Hofmann.
38Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Sam WaterstonBased on true events, this drama chronicles the attempts of Gene (Ned Beatty) and Peg Mullen (Carol Burnett), an Iowa couple whose son Michael (Dennis Erdman) has been killed by American "friendly fire" in Vietnam, to hunt down the details of his death. When the U.S. government evades their direct questions, the Mullens spend years searching for the facts, and, as they gradually piece together events, they grow increasingly embittered toward the war that robbed them of their boy.
39Natasha Richardson, Timothy HuttonZelda is a 1993 American television movie based on the lives of author F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald, artist and fellow author.
40Vanessa L. Williams, Timothy Hutton, Terry O'Quinn
41Edie Falco, Angela Bassett, Jane AlexanderThis drama tells the story of a Florida island besieged by country-club resort developers. Included in the story are a woman (Angela Bassett) returning home after a long absence, and another woman (Edie Falco) who is forced to sell the restaurant and motel she inherited.
42Multiple Sarcasms
Timothy Hutton, Mira Sorvino, Dana DelanyGabriel (Timothy Hutton) is a successful architect but, one day, realizes that he hates his life; he quits his job to write a play, a decision that ruins his marriage but brings him happiness.
43Timothy Hutton, John Glover, Suzy Amis
44William Hurt, Stockard Channing, Melissa LeoA Time of Destiny is a 1988 American drama film directed by Gregory Nava and written by Nava and Anna Thomas. The story is based on the opera La forza del destino by Verdi. The motion picture was executive produced by Shep Gordon and Carolyn Pfeiffer. It features original music by veteran composer Ennio Morricone. Set during World War II in Italy and San Diego, the film tells of two friends who become enemies during the war.
45Tilda Swinton, Amber Tamblyn, Timothy HuttonForensic psychologist Lydie Crane (Tilda Swinton), who once had a stillbirth and is pregnant again, takes on a personally difficult case. She must examine Stephanie Daley (Amber Tamblyn), a teenager who is about to stand trial for the murder of her newborn. Flashbacks reveal Stephanie's past, as the teen recounts her version of events leading to her pregnancy, her labor and her infant's death.
46Nick Nolte, Trevor Morgan, Sonia FeigelsonAfter his baseball team loses a game due to a call by umpire Ray Cook (Nick Nolte), Dave Tibbel (Trevor Morgan) and some friends decide to vandalize Ray's house. Dave is caught and starts paying off his debt by cleaning up the mess. Then Ray unexpectedly offers to forgive the debt if the teen will accompany him to his 40th high-school reunion and pose as his son. A paternal bond forms between Ray, who is dying, and Dave, whose own father (Timothy Hutton) is emotionally distant.
47Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee RalphThe President of the United States finds himself snowed in at a Colorado diner. The President must confront a national crisis and impending war when Iraq invades Kuwait. Trapped in the snowbound diner, faced with the prospect of a two-front war, the President has less than two hours to decide whether to deploy the ultimate weapon.
48Alexa Vega, Timothy Hutton, Luke ArnoldBroken Hill is a 2009 drama film directed and written by Dagen Merrill, and stars Luke Arnold, Alexa Vega, and, in a supporting role, Timothy Hutton.
49Julianne Nicholson, Timothy Hutton, Ben ShenkmanAfter being dumped by her boyfriend, Ryan (John Krasinski), for no discernible reason, graduate student Sara Quinn (Julianne Nicholson) searches for answers by embarking on a unique research project. She interviews a variety of men about their impulses, motives and relationships with women. But, as she probes the perplexing psyches of unfaithful, womanizing and embittered males, she's unprepared for their often disturbing responses -- and what they say about the truth of human behavior.
50Lauren Holly, Peter Falk, Timothy HuttonMoney Kings is a 1998 TV film directed by Graham Theakston.
51Sam Elliott, Timothy Hutton, James CromwellAfter Calvin Dexter's (Sam Elliott) daughter is murdered, Dexter finds the killer and enforces justice on his own terms. Dexter, a former Special Forces veteran from Vietnam, then decides to seek out vengeance for others in situations similar to his. Tasked by businessman Stephen Edmonds (William Hope) to avenge his son's death, Dexter goes after Serbian warlord Zoran Zilic (David Hayman). However, Zilic is a part of a CIA plan, and agent Frank McBride (Timothy Hutton) must race to stop Dexter.
