The Best Joanna Kerns Movies
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Blind Faith
Johnny Galecki, Noah Wyle, Joanna KernsBlind Faith is a 1990 NBC miniseries based on the 1989 true crime book of the same name by Joe McGinniss. It follows the 1984 case in which American businessman Robert O. Marshall was charged with the contract killing of his wife, Maria. Adapted by John Gay and directed by Paul Wendkos, the miniseries was originally broadcast in two parts with a total runtime of 190 minutes. The cast includes Robert Urich, Joanna Kerns, Doris Roberts, Johnny Galecki, William Forsythe and Dennis Farina. 
2Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller, Tracey GoldGrowing Pains: Return of the Seavers is a 2004 American television film that first aired on ABC October 16, 2004. It is the story of the modern-day Seaver family, from the 1985–92 television series, Growing Pains.
3Robert Englund, Joanna Kerns, Tobin BellMortal Fear is a 1994 thriller TV movie directed by Larry Shaw.
4Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller, Tracey GoldThe Growing Pains Movie is a made-for-television movie that premiered on ABC November 5, 2000, as a two-hour episode of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney anthology series. It was the first of two reunion movies based on the sitcom Growing Pains.
5Fairuza Balk, Eileen Brennan, Joanna KernsDeadly Intentions... Again? is a 1991 television film, and a sequel to the 1985 film Deadly Intentions.- 6
Terror in the Family
Hilary Swank, Joanna Kerns, Dan LauriaTerror in the Family is a 1996 American television film directed by Gregory Goodell and starring Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria and Hilary Swank. The film is about a parents' struggle with the raising of their teenage daughter whose rebellious temperament erupts into violence. Filming took place in Utah. 
7Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuvallIn the drama Girl, Interrupted, Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder) finds herself in a 1960s psychiatric hospital after a failed suicide attempt. Among the institution's eclectic mix of patients is sociopath Lisa Rowe (Angelina Jolie), who proves to be both an intimidating presence and an unlikely friend. As Susanna navigates her turbulent journey towards self-discovery, she encounters complex characters battling their own demons. The film, directed by James Mangold, earned Angelina Jolie an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, underscoring the powerful performances and compelling narrative that make Girl, Interrupted an engaging watch.More Girl, Interrupted
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8Gary Cole, Joanna Kerns, Colleen DewhurstReal estate agent Scott Grimes (Gary Cole) and his wife are expecting their first child. But Scott's dreams of a happy life come crashing down when Sue dies during childbirth, leaving a shellshocked Scott to care for their infant daughter. Though he turns to his mother-in-law, Margaret (Colleen Dewhurst), and others for help, Scott is overwhelmed by both his grief and the strain of being a single parent, and he begins to think about offering little Katie up for adoption.
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10Ed Begley, Jr., Joanna KernsThe Great Los Angeles Earthquake is a 1990 television film about a massive earthquake that strikes Los Angeles, California. The movie stars Joanna Kerns in the movie's lead role, seismologist Clare Winslow, who tries to warn city leaders of the possibility that a powerful earthquake may strike southern California.
11Dan Bucatinsky, Richard Ruccolo, Adam GoldbergA contemporary romantic comedy about the quest to find the "one" when the "one" doesn't know he's the "one." "All Over the Guy" explores the unlikely pairing of Eli (Dan Bucatinsky) and Tom (Richard Ruccolo), two twentysomethings thrown together by their respective best friends, Jackie (Sasha Alexander) and Brett (Adam Goldberg), in an attempt to ignite their own romance. While Jackie and Brett are falling in love, Eli and Tom are stumbling away from it.
12Joanna Kerns, Alex Nicol, Rod ArrantsApe is a 1976 monster movie. It was an American/South Korean co-production produced by Kukje Movies and the Lee Ming Film Co. and Worldwide Entertainment with 3-D effects. Directed by Paul Leder and featuring special effects by Park Kwang Nam, the film stars Rod Arrants, Joanna Kerns and Alex Nicol. It was released at approximately the same time as Dino De Laurentiis' 1976 remake of King Kong. The film is generally regarded by some critics as a campy Z movie. In latter years the film has gone under the titles of Attack of the Giant Horny Gorilla, and Hideous Mutant. It marked an early film appearance by Kerns, who later moved to TV movies and shows.
13Catherine Bach, Joanna Kerns, William WindomStreet Justice is a 1990 action-drama film written by James J. Docherty and directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
14Richard Crenna, Meredith Baxter, George DzundzaRichard Beck (Richard Crenna) is a veteran Seattle cop with little sympathy for victims of sexual assault. Beck's world is turned upside down, however, when his loose-cannon tactics get him reassigned to the city's sex crimes department and result in his own rape at the hands of two surly thugs. After, with the help of rape counselor Barbara McKee (Meredith Baxter Birney), the formerly chauvinistic cop experiences a drastic change of heart on the issue, feeling compassion for the first time.
15Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul RuddRising journalist Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) hits a serious bump in the road after a one-night stand with irresponsible slacker Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) results in pregnancy. Rather than raise the baby on her own, she decides to give Ben a chance to prove he is father material. However, he is unsure if he is ready to be a parent, and both wonder if they would be compatible lifetime partners.More Knocked Up- #499 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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- 16Joanna Kerns, Bruce Davison, Reese WitherspoonPlucky 16-year-old Cassie Robbins' (Reese Witherspoon) carefree life is drastically changed when she learns she has leukemia. At first she undergoes chemotherapy, but the treatment fails, and only a bone-marrow transplant will save her. With the list of possible donors very small, Cassie's parents (Joanna Kerns, Bruce Davison) must make an impossible decision: keep searching and risk running out of time, or allow their young son, who is a perfect match, to undergo the dangerous surgery.
17William Baldwin, Lara Flynn Boyle, Danny AielloWith the help of Detective Mike Sheehan (Danny Aiello), passionate prosecutor Linda Fairstein (Joanna Kerns) builds her case against Robert Chambers (William Baldwin), the admitted killer of teenage Jennifer Levin (Lara Flynn Boyle). But when Chambers implies in court that Levin's death was an accident stemming from her love of violent sex, a media circus ensues. Fairstein struggles to repair the damage to Levin's reputation as the possibility of a not-guilty verdict becomes all too palpable.
18Della Reese, Joanna Kerns, Seymour CasselEmma's Wish is a 1998 TV movie directed by Mike Robe. It first aired on CBS on October 18, 1998 and stars Joanna Kerns as an older woman that finds that her wish to be younger has been granted.
19Freddie Prinze, Joanna Kerns, Bob HastingsMillion Dollar Rip Off is a 1976 crime/drama tv movie directed by Alexander Singer.- 20
A Bunny's Tale
Kirstie Alley, Cotter Smith, Deborah Van ValkenburghIn 1963, journalist Gloria Steinem (Kirstie Alley) is asked by Show magazine to write a story exposing the realities of working as a waitress at Hugh Hefner's New York Playboy Club. Posing as a wannabe Bunny named Marie, Steinem learns the tricks of the trade from the experienced Margie (Delta Burke). While Steinem comes to value and appreciate her fellow bunnies, the experience is so profoundly degrading that it solidifies her strong views on feminism. 
21No Dessert, Dad, till You Mow the Lawn
James Marsden, Allison Mack, Joanna KernsNo Dessert Dad, til You Mow the Lawn is a 1994 American family comedy film. It was directed by Howard McCain and stars Joanne Kerns and Robert Hays.
22Martin Short, Annette O'Toole, Paul ReiserHaving just lost his job, David (Martin Short) considers canceling his date with Kathy (Annette O'Toole) until his friend Bruce (Paul Reiser) offers a pep talk. Bruce, who has a nice apartment, believes Kathy will be impressed if David takes her there and says it's his place. Kathy, meanwhile, tells her friend Nancy (Joanna Kerns) that she's worried how David will react when he finds out she has a daughter. But they proceed with the date, charming one another with their honesty.
