The 40+ Best Alia Shawkat Movies & TV Shows

Alex Alvarez
Updated May 10, 2024 46 items
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Vote up your favorite movies and TV shows that feature Alia Shawkat (no one-off episodes).

This list of Alia Shawkat movies and TV shows (ordered from best to worst by votes) shows off her command of both comedic and dramatic roles. Shawkat is an American actress, comedian, and artist; who rose to prominence as Maeby Fünke on Arrested Development and has continued that momentum with such shows as Search Party. Her credits also extend to the big screen with movies like Being the Ricardos, Green Room, and Duck Butter. As an in-demand actress who takes on interesting projects, we can't wait to see what she does next.

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  • Arrested Development
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    Arrested Development

    TV Program
    22 votes
    Arrested Development, a clever comedy series, delves into the dysfunctional world of the Bluth family as they navigate through their personal and professional lives. The show's unique storytelling and witty humor have garnered multiple accolades, including Emmy Awards for its ensemble cast. Featuring memorable characters such as Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), the responsible son attempting to hold his family together, and Tobias Fünke (David Cross), the eccentric brother-in-law with aspirations of becoming an actor, Arrested Development masterfully blends relatable family dynamics with laugh-out-loud moments. The show's intricate plotlines and running gags ensure that viewers remain engaged without feeling overwhelmed by the comedic chaos.
  • Being the Ricardos
    2

    Being the Ricardos

    Film (2021)
    19 votes
    Being the Ricardos, directed by Aaron Sorkin in 2021, takes us behind the scenes of the renowned 1950s sitcom "I Love Lucy" to chronicle a tumultuous week in the professional and personal lives of its stars Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) - the iconic television couple. The narrative unpacks the intense pressure they face during a production week complicated by political accusations, tabloid rumors, and the couple's relationship challenges. The film examines the themes of marriage, legacy, and the scrutiny of public life, while also showcasing the creative process behind one of America's most beloved shows.
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  • Wild Canaries
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    Wild Canaries

    Film (2014)
    17 votes

    A couple living in Brooklyn suspects foul play when a neighbor in a rent-controlled apartment suddenly dies.

    A couple living in Brooklyn suspects foul play when a neighbor in a rent-controlled apartment suddenly dies.
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  • The Oranges
    4

    The Oranges

    Film (2011)
    13 votes
    A man's (Hugh Laurie) affair with his friend's much-younger daughter (Leighton Meester) throws two neighboring families into turmoil.
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  • Search Party
    5

    Search Party

    TV Program
    13 votes
    In a subtle yet intriguing fusion of dark comedy and mystery, Search Party has managed to carve its own niche in the television landscape. The show, which has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, follows the journey of Dory Sief (Alia Shawkat) as she becomes entangled in a perplexing missing person case. As Dory's obsession intensifies, her circle of friends, played by a talented ensemble cast, find themselves amidst a whirlpool of unexpected twists and turns. Praised for its sharp writing and impeccable performances, Search Party offers an engrossing tale that masterfully unravels the complexities of human nature while exploring themes of identity, purpose, and the pursuit of truth.
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  • Animals
    6

    Animals

    Film
    10 votes
    Animals is a 2019 Australian comedy-drama film directed by Sophie Hyde, an adaptation of Emma Jane Unsworth's 2014 novel. Best friends Laura and Tyler fellow deviants, enablers and co-dependents. Laura is getting married and their booze and drug-fuelled Thelma and Louise life is in jeopardy and finds herself suspended between the two unable to give either up.
  • Whip It
    7

    Whip It

    Film (2009)
    12 votes
    Bliss Cavendar lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret.
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  • Paint It Black
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    Paint It Black is a 2016 American film directed by Amber Tamblyn and based on Janet Fitch's 2006 novel. After her boyfriend abruptly dies, Josie (Alia Shawkat) becomes closer to his pianist mother (Janet McTeer).
  • Adam Green's Aladdin
    9

    Adam Green's Aladdin

    Film (2016)
    11 votes
    In this retelling of the classic tale, Aladdin is an out of work indie-rock singer living in a video-game-world ruled by a perverted technology-obsessed Sultan.
  • Duck Butter
    10

    Duck Butter

    Film (2018)
    13 votes
    Duck Butter is a 2018 American experimental comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta. Two women, who are dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, decide to make a pact to spend 24 hours together hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.
  • I Lost My Body
    11

    I Lost My Body

    Film (2019)
    12 votes
    I Lost My Body is a 2019 French animated film directed by Jérémy Clapin, based on the novel Happy Hand by Guillaume Laurant. A severed hand escapes from a Parisian laboratory and travels across the city to find its owner Naoufel (Hakim Faris) who is in love with a librarian named Gabrielle (Victoire Du Bois).
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  • Summer Camp Island
    12

    Summer Camp Island

    TV Program
    12 votes
    Oscar and Hedgehog arrive on Summer Camp Island and figure out that it isn't a normal summer camp.
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  • 20th Century Women
    13

    20th Century Women

    Film (2016)
    12 votes
    20th Century Women is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Mike Mills. Dorothea Fields (Annette Bening), is a determined single mother who is trying her best to raise an adolescent son, Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann), who has begun to explore his freedom in 1979 Santa Barbara.
  • Not Like Everyone Else
    14
    Not Like Everyone Else is a 2006 TV movie that aired on Lifetime Television and starred Alia Shawkat, Illeana Douglas and Eric Schweig. It is based on a true story of events that happened to Brandi Blackbear in 1999–2000. This telefilm was shot in Shreveport, Louisiana.
  • Pee-wee's Big Holiday
    15
    Pee-wee's Big Holiday is a 2016 American adventure comedy film directed by John Lee. A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.
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  • State of Grace
    16

    State of Grace

    TV Program
    9 votes
    Two girls form a lifelong friendship in 1960s North Carolina.
  • Ruby Sparks
    17

    Ruby Sparks

    Film (2012)
    7 votes
    Young author Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano), once a literary darling, is having trouble composing his next novel. Following a therapist's advice, Calvin pulls out an old manual typewriter and creates a vivacious, flame-haired woman he dubs Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan). Overnight, Ruby leaps from the page into Calvin's home as a real flesh-and-blood woman. And, what's more, she's unaware that she's actually a fictional character and that her actions and feelings are dictated by whatever Calvin writes.
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  • Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
    18
    Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town is a 2017 American comedy-drama film directed by Christian Papierniak. A woman at rock bottom (Mackenzie Davis) must find her way across Los Angeles in order to crash her ex-boyfriend's engagement party.
  • Night Moves
    19

    Night Moves

    Film (2013)
    7 votes
    Two Oregon environmentalists (Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning) and a former Marine (Peter Sarsgaard) hatch a plan to blow up a hydroelectric dam.
  • Rebound
    20

    Rebound

    Film (2005)
    16 votes
    Roy McCormick (Martin Lawrence) is a college basketball coach more famous for his temper than for his coaching ability. After one of his rages gets him banned from the sport, Roy takes a job coaching basketball at a middle school in an attempt to repair his reputation. Amazingly, what Roy began as a show of rehabilitation begins to genuinely change him, and he learns to care for his team. His relationship with local mom Jeanie (Wendy Raquel Robinson) is a good influence as well.
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  • That's What She Said
    21
    That's What She Said is a 2012 comedy film written by Kellie Overbey and directed by Carrie Preston.
  • Amreeka
    22

    Amreeka

    Film (2009)
    10 votes
    A vivacious Palestinian woman (Nisreen Faour) and her teenage son (Melkar Muallem) cope with culture clash and more as they try to build a new life in rural Illinois.
  • The Runaways
    23

    The Runaways

    Film (2010)
    16 votes
    Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengalilike influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success, with Joan as the band's hard-rocking heart, and Cherie as the sex kitten. However, the teens' stormy relationship threatens the band's future.
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  • The Final Girls
    24

    The Final Girls

    Film (2015)
    9 votes
    Max, recently orphaned, goes to see a screening of a B-horror movie that her mother made 20 years earlier. When Max and her friends find themselves in the world of the film itself, they must apply their knowledge of horror tropes to survive.
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  • Transparent
    25

    Transparent

    TV Program
    7 votes
    In a compelling exploration of identity and family dynamics, Transparent delves into the lives of the Pfeffermans, a Los Angeles-based clan facing the revelation that their patriarch, Mort (Jeffrey Tambor), is transgender. This groundbreaking dramedy, which garnered numerous accolades including two Golden Globe Awards, masterfully weaves together themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the complexities of modern relationships. With a strong ensemble cast led by Tambor, who delivers an exceptional performance as Maura Pfefferman, Transparent invites viewers to engage with a thought-provoking narrative that challenges societal norms and celebrates the beauty of authentic living.
  • The Moment
    26

    The Moment

    Film (2013)
    7 votes
    Fearing she may be responsible, a mental patient (Jennifer Jason Leigh) tries to unravel the mystery behind her ex-lover's (Martin Henderson) disappearance.
  • The Old Man
    27

    The Old Man

    TV Program
    1 votes
    The Old Man, a thrilling drama series, showcases the enigmatic life of former intelligence officer Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), who finds himself targeted by a skilled assassin. Masterfully blending elements of espionage and intrigue, the show dives into the complexities of identity and past secrets. With its stellar cast, including John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman, the series has garnered critical acclaim for its gripping narrative and exceptional performances. As the suspense unfolds, viewers are drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems, leaving them eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. Embodying the essence of a modern-day thriller, The Old Man is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
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  • Bart Got a Room
    28

    Bart Got a Room

    Film (2008)
    1 votes
    Everyone is searching for love in director Brian Hecker's semi-autobiographical story. Danny Stein (Steven J. Kaplan), a high school senior at the bottom of the social food chain, needs a prom date. As a cause of anxiety for Danny, Bart Beeber (Chad Jamian Williams), the nerdiest guy in school, has already found a date -- and booked a hotel room. At the same time, Danny's divorced parents (William H. Macy, Cheryl Hines) are both looking for relationships again.
  • The To Do List
    29

    The To Do List

    Film (2013)
    1 votes
    It's 1993, and high-school valedictorian Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza) decides she needs to shed her uptight image before college. She puts together a list of all the activities -- including sex -- she missed in high school. When she soon realizes she is out of her depth, Brandy enlists the aid of her friends, older sister, and boss. Summer marches on, and members of the group realize that they will need plenty of imagination and open mindedness to complete her project before September.
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  • Deck the Halls
    30

    Deck the Halls

    Film (2006)
    1 votes
    Steve (Matthew Broderick), suburban dad and Christmas enthusiast, finds a wrinkle in his well-ordered existence with the arrival of his new neighbor Danny (Danny DeVito). Danny has big dreams and plans to illuminate his house with enough holiday lights to make it visible from space. Not to be outdone, Steve declares a war of one-upmanship with Danny that threatens to drag the Christmas spirit through the slush.