The Best Alicia Witt Movies
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- 1Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca GayheartIn Urban Legend, college students find themselves preyed upon by a mysterious killer who turns widely known urban legends into grisly reality. Natalie (Alicia Witt) is the central character, a student at Pendleton University, surrounded by friends Brenda (Rebecca Gayheart), Paul (Jared Leto), and Parker (Michael Rosenbaum). As the group unravels the truth behind these terrifying tales, they're plunged into an all-too-real nightmare. The suspense thriller, directed by Jamie Blanks, explores themes of folklore and fear in a modern academic setting. Will the students decipher the deadly pattern in time? A chilling narrative unfolds.
2The Upside of Anger
Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika ChristensenAfter her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters (Keri Russell, Evan Rachel Wood, Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt). As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball player. As the two grow closer, and her daughters increasingly rely on Denny, Terry starts to have reservations about where their relationship is headed.More The Upside of Anger
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3Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay ThomasMr. Holland's Opus is an inspiring drama centered on the life of Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss), a dedicated music teacher at an American high school. The narrative, spanning three decades, traces Mr. Holland's journey from a reluctant educator to a beloved figure shaping young minds through music. In his personal life, he grapples with his relationship with his deaf son, Cole (Joseph Anderson). Directed by Stephen Herek, this film earned Dreyfuss an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. It beautifully blends elements of family drama and educational inspiration into a compelling cinematic opus.More Mr. Holland's Opus- #62 of 90 onThe 85+ Most Inspirational Movies Of All Time
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4Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia WittDedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock) goes to work for billionaire George Wade (Hugh Grant) as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter (Alicia Witt) as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.More Two Weeks Notice- #97 of 152 onThe Best Movies of 2002
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5Tim Roth, Valeria Golino, Jennifer BealsWorking New Year's Eve at a hotel in Hollywood, Calif., the new bellhop, Ted (Tim Roth), has no idea what's in store for him. Left alone to tend to the guests, Ted soon finds himself in completely over his head. Between a domestic dispute and a demented entourage, spell-casting witches and destructive children, Ted has little hope of making it through the night in one piece. As he tries to maintain order and save his own life, the unlucky bellhop encounters one deranged guest after another.More Four Rooms- #34 of 54 onThe Best Movies Released Christmas Day
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6Melanie Griffith, Stephen Dorff, Alicia WittAn insane action-comedy about a young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists who kidnap a movie goddess and force her to star in their underground movie. Vowing to punish the crass sins of commercial cinema, fueled by revolutionary zeal and their self-imposed sexual frustration, Cecil B. DeMented and his guerrilla production crew invade the streets of Baltimore to shoot their no-budget epic. When Cecil says "Action," he means action! Nothing is going to stand in his way.
7Luke Wilson, Alicia Witt, Amy LocaneDavid (Luke Wilson) is an Oregon slacker content to sell pot and occasionally work on his art. When he meets the beautiful and vibrant Serena (Alicia Witt), David begins to engage in life more fully and pursues his artwork with a sense of purpose. However, after Serena departs to live in New York City, he starts to drift back into his old habits, embarking on drug-crazed outings with the nutty Devlin (Jack Black). Will David and Serena reunite, or are they destined to be apart?
8Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Francesca AnnisSet on the desert planet Arrakis, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) is thrust into a vast political and ecological intrigue. As the native Freman tribes and rivaling great houses fight for control over the planet's invaluable resource, spice, Paul must embrace his destiny amidst visions of an uncertain future.More Dune- Dig Deeper...The New Cast Of 'Dune' Vs. The Old Cast Of 'Dune'
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9Queen 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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10The Pond
Alicia Witt, David Morse, Todd PoudrierThe Pond is a 2010 short romance film written and directed by Dan Hannon.
11Jena Malone, Brad Renfro, Chris MulkeyA pregnant teenager (Jena Malone) takes her family to an annual prison picnic to visit her incarcerated father.
12Alicia Witt, Scott Bakula, Talia ShireBlue Smoke is a 2007 American television film directed by David Carson and starring Alicia Witt, Matthew Settle, and Scott Bakula. Written by Ronni Kern, based on the Nora Roberts novel of the same name, the film is about a beautiful arson investigator whose boyfriends are murdered in fires set by a stalker who traumatized her years earlier. Blue Smoke is part of the Nora Roberts 2007 movie collection, which also includes Angels Fall, Carolina Moon, and Montana Sky. The film debuted February 12, 2007 on Lifetime Television.
13Kate Mara, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. HensonPeep World is a 2010 American comedy-drama film directed by Barry W. Blaustein and starring an ensemble cast, including Ron Rifkin, Lesley Ann Warren, Ben Schwartz, Michael C. Hall, Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson, Kate Mara, Judy Greer, Stephen Tobolowsky, Taraji P. Henson, and Alicia Witt.
14Alicia Witt, Timothy Dalton, Sela WardPassion's Way is a 1999 drama romance film written by William Hanley and Edith Wharton and directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
15Alicia Witt, Radha Mitchell, Kimberly Williams-PaisleyTen Tiny Love Stories is a 2001 drama film directed by Rodrigo García.
16Alicia Witt, Leslie Hope, Renée HumphreyFun is a 1994 independent drama film starring Alicia Witt and Renée Humphrey, and directed by Rafal Zielinski. Both Witt and Humphrey won a Special Jury Recognition award at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival. The film centers on the murder of an elderly woman by two mentally unstable girls. The film is based on a play by James Bosley, which was in turn based on an actual murder that took place in Auburn, California in 1983 by 14-year-old Shirley Wolf and 15-year-old Cindy Collier. The film's title is derived from a diary entry by Wolf, which read: "Today, Cindy and I ran away and killed an old lady. It was lots of fun."
17Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, Leelee SobieskiFamed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm (Al Pacino) enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after profilers around. His expert testimony has resulted in the conviction of many criminals, including serial killer Jon Forster. On the eve of Forster's execution, one of Gramm's students is murdered in a vicious copycat crime, and Gramm himself receives an ominous message informing him that he has less than 90 minutes to live.More 88 Minutes- #113 of 139 onThe Best Movies Of 2007
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18Joint Body
Alicia Witt, Mark Pellegrino, Bellamy YoungJoint Body is a 2011 American crime thriller film written and directed by Brian Jun and starring Mark Pellegrino and Alicia Witt. The film is about a convict who is abandoned by his ex-wife and prevented from seeing his young daughter. As a parolee he develops a relationship with a lonely and troubled woman, whom he saves from a violent attack. Once more on the run, he is forced to re-evaluate his freedom as he evades the law and faces demons from his past. The film was shot on location in various small towns in southern Illinois in the United States: Alton, Wood River, East Alton, and Jerseyville. Produced by James Choi, Brian Jun, and Max Velez for 40/West, the film premiered on April 29, 2011 at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
19Bodies, Rest & Motion
Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda, Tim RothIn his sleepy Arizona town, Nick (Tim Roth) ekes out a living selling television sets. He decides, suddenly, that life has more to offer -- and that he might find it by moving to Montana with his reticent girlfriend, Beth (Bridget Fonda). But the day before their departure, Nick takes off without Beth, and she's crushed. Spurred on by her best friend and Nick's ex, Carol (Phoebe Cates), Beth takes up with a shiftless, pot-smoking housepainter (Eric Stoltz).- 20
Bending the Rules
Jamie Kennedy, Edge, Jennifer EspositoA suspended cop (Adam "Edge" Copeland) and a prosecutor (Jamie Kennedy) become unlikely partners when they stumble onto a criminal plot in New Orleans. 
21I Do
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Alicia Witt, Maurice CompteA gay Briton living in New York risks losing his family and residency in the United States. He marries a lesbian friend to remain in the country, but things get complicated when he meets the love of his life.
22Alicia Witt, Sandra Bernhard, Johnny GaleckiPlaying Mona Lisa is a comedy film released in 2000, directed by Matthew Huffman and starring Alicia Witt, Harvey Fierstein, Johnny Galecki, Elliott Gould, Marlo Thomas, Molly Hagan and Brooke Langton. It is based on a play by Marni Freedman.
23Gen 13
Mark Hamill, Alicia Witt, Cloris LeachmanGen¹³ is an animated American science-fiction action film based on the Gen¹³ comic book series published by WildStorm Productions. The film, released in 2000, was directed by Kevin Altieri and produced by WildStorm. The film was distributed by Touchstone Pictures and first screened for the general public at the Wizard World Chicago convention July 17–19, 1998.
24Robert Pattinson, Kristanna Loken, Alicia WittDark Kingdom: The Dragon King is a 2004 German television film directed by Uli Edel and starring Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken, and Max von Sydow. The film is based on the Norse mythology story Völsungasaga and the German epic poem Nibelungenlied, which tells the mythological story of Siegfried the Dragon-Slayer. Richard Wagner's music dramas Siegfried and Götterdämmerung are based on the same material. Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King was written by the husband and wife team of Diane Duane and Peter Morwood and is a Tandem Communications production. It was filmed entirely in South Africa. Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King had a theatrical release in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2004. The German-language version, Die Nibelungen, was shown on the German television channel Sat.1 on November 29 and 30, 2004. It was the highest-rated mini-series on German television that year. On December 23, 2005, Channel 4 showed the entire series in one evening under the title Sword of Xanten, describing it as a "megafeature". It was shown on the SciFi Channel on March 27, 2006, retitled Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King for the United States audience, and minus about one hour of material.
25Cowgirls n' Angels
Alicia Witt, James Cromwell, Jackson RathboneCowgirls 'N Angels is a 2012 American family film starring Young Artist Award winner Bailee Madison, Oscar nominee James Cromwell, and Jackson Rathbone. The film was directed by Timothy Armstrong from a script by Armstrong and Stephen Blinn.
