The Best Jimmy Smits Movies
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1Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Eduardo López RojasA second-generation Mexican immigrant narrates his family history, beginning with the journey of his father, Jose (Jacob Vargas), across Mexico to Los Angeles where he meets Maria (Jennifer Lopez) and starts a family. Each subsequent generation contends with political and social hardships, ranging from illegal deportations in the 1940s to racial tensions and gang fights in the '60s and '70s. Yet through it all, or perhaps because of it, the family remains strong.
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Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth WilliamsSteve Brooks (Perry King), a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil (Bruce Martyn Payne). But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks (Ellen Barkin).More Switch
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3Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden ChristensenIn the epic space opera Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, a decade has passed since the events of The Phantom Menace. The galaxy is on the brink of civil war, with thousands of planetary systems threatening to secede from the Galactic Republic. Amidst this turmoil, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), now a Jedi apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), struggles with his emotions when he reunites with Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman). Meanwhile, a conspiracy unfolds, leading to the creation of a massive clone army. Directed by George Lucas, this sequel deepens the saga's mythology and sets the stage for an inevitable, large-scale conflict.- #637 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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4Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden ChristensenIn Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, an epic space opera, a dark transformation unfolds. Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is caught in a web of treachery and manipulation, pulling him away from his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). The Galactic Republic crumbles under Chancellor Palpatine's (Ian McDiarmid) sinister designs. A tragic tale of friendship and loyalty, it marks the birth of Darth Vader and the rise of the Empire. This third installment in George Lucas's prequel trilogy won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Drama in 2006.- #401 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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5Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal, Jimmy SmitsRay and Danny (Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal) are two Chicago police detectives hot on the trail of drug kingpin Julio Gonzales (Jimmy Smits). They manage to nab the drug lord, but the bust is messy, and the two are suspended. While vacationing in Key West, Fla., they decide to retire from the police force and open up a bar. But when they return to Chicago and find out that Gonzales has been released on bail, they vow not to quit the force until the dangerous dealer is behind bars for good.More Running Scared- #181 of 233 onThe Best '80s Comedy Movies, Ranked
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6Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck, Jimmy SmitsOld Gringo is a 1989 film directed by Luis Puenzo and co-written with Aída Bortnik, based on the novel Gringo Viejo by Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes. The film stars Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck, and Jimmy Smits. The film was screened out of competition at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.More Old Gringo- #26 of 38 onThe Best '80s Western Movies
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7Jimmy Smits, Jon Seda, Clifton CollinsLong ago, boxer Arturo Ortega (Jimmy Smits) could have been a contender but was cheated by a duplicitous manager. So Arturo channeled his ambition into training his sons: Sonny (Jon Seda), Jimmy (Clifton Collins Jr.) and Johnny (Ernesto Hernandez). Determined to do right by them, Arturo oversees every aspect of their careers. But, after he hastily rejects an offer from a major fight promoter (Ron Perlman), Arturo's sons begin to question his leadership and struggle against their family ties.
8Bless the Child
Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Holliston ColemanWhen Maggie's sister Jenna saddles her with an autistic newborn named Cody she touches Maggie's heart and becomes the daughter she has always longed for. But six years later Jenna suddenly re-enters her life and, with her mysterious new husband, Eric Stark, abducts Cody. Despite the fact that Maggie has no legal rights to Cody, FBI agent John Travis, takes up her cause when he realizes that Cody shares the same birth date as several other recently missing children.More Bless the Child- #54 of 57 onThe Best Horror Movies About Parenting
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9Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Harley CrossRecently widowed psychiatrist Cal Jamison (Martin Sheen) has just moved back to New York City with his young son, Chris (Harley Cross), in an attempt to start over after his wife's horrific accidental death. Cal takes an assignment helping the police with the investigation of a cult-like and bizarre ritualistic double murder. As Cal gets closer to the truth, he realizes that he and those close to him may be the target of supernatural and deadly forces, and that the enemy is closer than he knows.
10Maria Bello, Amy Brenneman, Emily BluntSix Californians (Maria Bello, Amy Brenneman, Emily Blunt) form a book club devoted to studying the works of the 19th-century author. As each deals with life's assorted challenges, she or he finds unexpected similarities and wisdom within the pages of Austen's witty prose.- #421 of 470 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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11Jeremy Davies, Milla Jovovich, Mel Gibson"The Million Dollar Hotel" is a story of friendship, betrayal and the overwhelming power of unconditional love. A gang of unique outcasts and misfits live in a downtown Los Angeles fleapit, known locally as the Million Dollar Hotel. Their story is seen through the eyes of a lovesick innocent named Tom Tom (Jeremy Davies), who has fallen head over heels for the tarnished street angel Eloise (Milla Jovovich).
12Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry WashingtonThe lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen (Annette Bening) is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth (Naomi Watts) was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy (Kerry Washington) and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
13Marg Helgenberger, Traci Lords, Jimmy SmitsThe Tommyknockers is a 1993 television miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. It was directed by John Power, and starred Marg Helgenberger and Jimmy Smits in the two lead roles.
14Ana de la Reguera, Marco Pérez, Ivan CortesOfficer Blanca Bravo (Ana de la Reguera) arrives in Juarez, Mexico -- a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism -- to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos (Jimmy Smits), a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.
15Adrian Pasdar, Diane Lane, Jimmy SmitsAt a Los Angeles medical school, a group of third-year students struggle with love, their studies and one another. Young Michael Chatham (Adrian Pasdar) is trying to live up to his father's reputation as a well-known and highly respected surgeon. He's also competing for an internship with working-class kid Kenny Rose (Jack Gwaltney), whose relentless dedication to school is damaging his marriage. Meanwhile, Chatham becomes romantically involved with another student, Gina Wyler (Diane Lane).
16S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin BeyIn the 1950s and '60s, young Ruben Santiago Jr. (Marcus Franklin) lives in a lively boardinghouse in the blue-collar town of Lackawanna, New York, with his father (Jimmy Smits) after his parents separate. Run by the motherly Nanny Crosby (S. Epatha Merkerson) and her taciturn husband (Terrance Dashon Howard), the boardinghouse residents, including The Bandleader (Mos Def), singer Pauline (Macy Gray) and cabaret owner Dick Barrymore (Ernie Hudson), teach the young boy about life and art.
17The Cisco Kid
Ron Perlman, Cheech Marin, Jimmy SmitsThe Cisco Kid is an American 1994 TV movie which updated the successful 1950s comedy western television series and 1940s movie serial. The film was written by Michael Kane and directed by Luis Valdez. Jimmy Smits played the Cisco Kid, the role previously played by Duncan Renaldo, Gilbert Roland, and Cesar Romero. Cheech Marin played his English sidekick Pancho. Bruce Payne and Ron Perlman played French villains. The film aired on the TNT Network.
18Jimmy Smits, Greta Scacchi, Vincent D'OnofrioIn 1982, Cuban political activist Nestor (Jimmy Smits) is ripped from the arms of his loving wife, Isabel (Greta Scacchi), and thrown in jail for dissidence. Frightened, Isabel flees with their daughter by sea to America. Off the coast of Florida, she meets Sam (Vincent D'Onofrio), a kind fisherman who sees them safely to Miami's Little Havana. Eight years later, Isabel is happy in the arms of Sam -- until a recently freed Nestor reaches Miami in hope of a romantic reunion.- 19
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20Jimmy Smits, Naomi Watts, Sarah ChadwickAustralian college student Jennifer Carter (Naomi Watts) has a seemingly normal life with her widower father (Adrian Wright), until her crush on her married art history professor, Justin Thorne (Jimmy Smits), becomes an obsession. Worming her way into his life first as his family babysitter, then as a fan at his sideline gigs as a jazz saxophonist, and finally as his illicit lover, Jennifer's single-minded devotion to Justin threatens both him and his wife, Laura (Sarah Chadwick).
21Rockabye
Valerie Bertinelli, Jason Alexander, Jimmy SmitsRockabye is a 1986 made-for-TV crime drama film, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Rachel Ticotin, Jason Alexander, and Jimmy Smits.
22Murder in Mind
Mary-Louise Parker, Jimmy Smits, Nigel HawthorneMurder In Mind is a 1997 crime film directed by Andrew Morahan.
23Cory LloydA virtual expedition that sends audiences careening down an icy, steep mountain face with snowboarders; twirling on thermals above the clouds with skysurfers; swimming through the oceans with otters and their surrogate human mother; excavating the very heart of a thirty-story tall Giant Sequoia with botanists and emerging from under the spray of one of California's biggest, surfable waves.
24Hispanic Hollywood
Rita Moreno, Jimmy Smits, Ricardo MontalbánThis is a special that celebrates the legacy on the silver screen of Hispanic entertainers, from the early "Latin Lover" exemplified by Valentino to modern celebrities such as Antonio Banderas and Jimmy Smits. With clips from famous and important films and interviews. Also includes "Fiesta", a look at a real Mexican fiesta from 1942 starring some of that era's top Mexican film stars.
