The 30+ Best Elizabeth Perkins Movies
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1Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert LoggiaIn the classic comedy-drama Big, Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) is an everyday 12-year-old boy who yearns for adulthood. After making a wish on a mystical arcade machine, he wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old man. Now navigating the adult world with a child's heart, Josh encounters everything from finding a job at a toy company to experiencing his first love with coworker Susan Lawrence (Elizabeth Perkins). Directed by Penny Marshall, Big earned Hanks an Academy Award nomination and solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood. The movie gracefully explores the contrast between childhood innocence and adult responsibilities, serving both laughter and thought-provoking moments.More Big
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2Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Jim BelushiIn this adaptation of David Mamet's hit 1974 off-Broadway play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," Danny (Rob Lowe) and Bernie (James Belushi) are a couple of single guys who live in the Windy City and struggle to balance their desire for sex with the possibility of love. When Danny meets cute Debbie (Demi Moore) at a bar the friends frequent in Chicago's luxurious Gold Coast, the two start a sexually charged courtship that leaves jangled nerves and questioned motives all around.More About Last Night- Dig Deeper...Every Major Romance Movie
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3John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick MoranisIn the 1994 film The Flintstones, Fred Flintstone (John Goodman) is a blue-collar quarry worker living in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. Alongside his wife Wilma (Elizabeth Perkins) and their pet dinosaur, Dino, Fred's life takes a turn when he gets an unexpected promotion at work. His best friend Barney Rubble (Rick Moranis), and Barney's wife Betty (Rosie O'Donnell), also play significant roles in this live-action adaptation of the beloved cartoon series. The movie blends comedy with family drama, involving corporate conspiracies, friendship trials, and stone-age shenanigans. Notably, it bagged a BMI Film Music Award for its catchy soundtrack.More The Flintstones- #301 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
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4Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth PerkinsThis drama, largely based on the family history of director Barry Levinson, follows the immigrant Krichinsky clan as they settle in Baltimore during the early 20th century. While Sam Krichinsky (Armin Mueller-Stahl) establishes roots in the city and finds a wife (Joan Plowright), his ambitious son, Jules (Aidan Quinn), who changes his last name to Kaye, tries to live the American Dream by opening an appliance store, revealing cultural and generational gaps.
5William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth PerkinsAce surgeon Jack McKee (William Hurt) is emotionally disconnected from his wife (Christine Lahti), his son (Charlie Korsmo) and the people he operates on. After Jack develops a life-threatening tumor, he sees life from a patient's perspective. He then meets a courageous, fatally ill woman named June (Elizabeth Perkins) and begins to realize the necessity of showing kindness in the medical profession. Jack vows to treat his family and patients with more compassion if he survives.More The Doctor- Dig Deeper...Which Doctor From 'Doctor Who' Are You, According To Your Zodiac
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6Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander GouldDive into the vibrant, underwater world of Finding Nemo, a Pixar-animated adventure brimming with humor and heart. Marlin (Albert Brooks), an overprotective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission across the ocean when his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould), is captured by a diver and placed in a fish tank in a dentist's office. Alongside Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a forgetful but friendly blue tang, Marlin faces dangerous waters, meeting eccentric sea creatures along the way. This film, awarded the Best Animated Feature at the 76th Academy Awards, masterfully combines compelling storytelling with stunning visual artistry.More Finding Nemo- #7 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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7Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Miriam Margolyes"Cats & Dogs" uncovers the truth about the high-tech, secret war being waged in neighborhoods everywhere that humans aren't even aware of: an eternal struggle between the two great armies of Cats and Dogs. The story follows a Cat plan to destroy a new vaccine that, if developed, would destroy all human allergies to Dogs, and the Dogs' efforts to stop the Cats from executing their plan.More Cats & Dogs- #55 of 176 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
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8Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, David DorfmanA female journalist (Naomi Watts) must prevent evil Samara from taking possession of her son's (David Dorfman) soul.More The Ring Two- #99 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
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9Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Perkins, Nathan LaneThe battle of the sexes is displayed from dueling perspectives when two journalists at the same newspaper with little in common are offered their own point-counterpoint talk show. Dan Hanson (Kevin Bacon) is a conceited conservative with sex on the brain, and Lorie Bryer (Elizabeth Perkins) is an erudite liberal looking for long-term love. Their deep-set differences cause sparks to fly and ratings to soar. But things get complicated when opposites attract and romance blossoms.More He Said, She Said- #70 of 81 onThe Best Movies With A Rhyming Title
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10James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley CuocoBeneath Easter Island, in a giant factory that manufactures the world's Easter candy, the popular rabbit is preparing to pass the mantle to his son, E.B. (Russell Brand). But E.B. has no interest in the job and would rather be a drummer. He runs away to Los Angeles, where an unemployed slacker named Fred O'Hare (James Marsden) accidentally runs into him. Feigning injury, E.B. tricks Fred into giving him shelter, but an oversized chick is planning a coup back on Easter Island.
11Elizabeth Perkins, Whoopi Goldberg, Gwyneth PaltrowA woman in her 30s loses her husband but gains a closer kinship with a group of friends and family. Rebecca Trager Lott (Elizabeth Perkins) is a professor whose husband has died in a traffic accident. She finds it difficult to put her life back on track, and the personality quirks displayed by her companions (Whoopi Goldberg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kathleen Turner) tend to complicate matters. But the distraction provided by a handsome house painter (Jon Bon Jovi) is just what the women need.- Dig Deeper...Every Major Romance Movie
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12Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth PerkinsSarah (Diane Lane), is 40 and recently divorced. Believing Sarah needs to date more, her sister, Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), creates an online dating profile for her. Simultaneously, Jake (John Cusack) reluctantly decides to try Internet dating. Sarah and Jake meet, and though both agree they are not interested in a serious relationship, their chemistry is undeniable. But, when Bob (Dermot Mulroney) suddenly shows interest in Sarah, her future with Charlie becomes unclear.More Must Love Dogs- #289 of 472 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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13Melanie Griffith, David Morse, Lucas BlackIn 1965, eccentric Lucille Vinson (Melanie Griffith) murders her abusive husband, chops off his head and flees to Hollywood to pursue television fame. Back in her Alabama hometown, nephew Peejoe Bullis (Lucas Black) witnesses the killing of a young black man by racist sheriff John Doggett (Meat Loaf Aday) and is unsure whether he should testify against him. When the law catches up with Lucille, she returns home, where Peejoe is becoming increasingly involved with the civil rights movement.
14Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic WestThe story of Gwen Cummings (Sandra Bullock), a successful New York writer living in the fast lane and everyone's favorite party girl -- until she gets drunk with boyfriend Jasper (Dominic West), borrows her sister's (Elizabeth Perkins) wedding limo and earns herself a stay in court-ordered rehab.More 28 Days- #69 of 97 onThe 90+ Best Drug Movies of All Time
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15Vanessa Redgrave, Michelle Williams, Ellen DeGeneresThis follow-up to the abortion-themed "If These Walls Could Talk" tells the stories of three lesbian couples -- who live in the same house at different periods of time -- who are at a crossroads in their lives. In 1961, Edith (Vanessa Redgrave) loses her lover, Abby (Marian Seldes), to a stroke. Linda (Michelle Williams) and Amy (Chloë Sevigny) struggle with feminist issues in 1972. And, in 2000, Kal (Ellen DeGeneres) and Fran (Sharon Stone) try to have a baby with the help of sperm donor.
16Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermottSix-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) is skeptical of the Christmas myth surrounding Santa Claus, a trait she perhaps learned from her mother, Dorey (Elizabeth Perkins). When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy's, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer, along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defense.- #25 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
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17Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John HurtAttorney Robin "Stormy" Weathers (Judd Nelson) engages in some outrageous courtroom antics in order to get a bank president acquitted of assault charges. Stormy's performance is so impressive that he's then promoted to partner in his firm. But his next case is defending Douglas Benoit (John Hurt), a professor who is accused of killing a prostitute with a hammer. Stormy struggles with the case and his belief that Benoit is a raving lunatic, a danger to society and guilty of the murder.
18Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia DukakisBen Kleinman (Paul Reiser) gets a surprise visit from his father, Sam (Peter Falk), who shows him a vague note from his mother indicating that she's left, and Sam has no idea where she's gone. While Ben's sisters mobilize in an effort to find their mother, he and Sam decide to hit the open road together. After looking at a farmhouse that Ben and his wife are considering buying, father and son continue traveling, sleeping outdoors, venting old frustrations -- and ultimately bonding.
19Elizabeth Perkins, Bradley Whitford, Alan RosenbergCloned is a 1997 tv film directed by Douglas Barr.
20Tom Berenger, Elizabeth Perkins, Anne ArcherInept private investigator Harry Dobbs (Tom Berenger) meets new client Miss Dolan (Anne Archer), who wants him to follow her abusive lover. But Harry sets about tailing a different person entirely -- a mysterious character leading a double life (Ted Levine). Harry, however, discovers that he himself is being followed by distaff gumshoe Stella Wynkowski (Elizabeth Perkins). Eventually the two team up in hopes that together they can get to the bottom of this imbroglio.
21Alison Pill, Sarah Gadon, Elizabeth PerkinsWhat Girls Learn is a 2001 film directed by Lee Rose.
22My Sister's Keeper
Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Perkins, Clark GreggChristine Chapman (Kathy Bates) suffers from schizophrenia, and is unable to live without the assistance of her mother, Helen (Lynn Redgrave). Christine's younger sister, Judy (Elizabeth Perkins), has avoided taking care of Christine growing up and is now living in a different city. But when their mother dies, Judy suddenly finds that she is Christine's caretaker. The self-centered Judy is now forced to reevaluate her priorities, while Christine continues her own quest for independence.
23Mandy Moore, Debbie Harry, Elijah WoodAll I Want is a 2002 coming-of-age dramedy film, directed by Jeffrey Porter and written by Charles Kephart. It stars Elijah Wood, Franka Potente, and Mandy Moore. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 10, 2002 and Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 12, 2003.
24Alan Arkin, Matt Craven, Diane LaneUnca Lou (Alan Arkin), the longtime director of an Ontario summer camp, brings a group of former campers back for a 20-year reunion. But now, they're all facing very adult problems. Beth (Diane Lane) is still recovering from her husband's passing. Jennifer (Elizabeth Perkins) longs for her lost love, Matthew (Vincent Spano), who is less than happy with his wife, Kelly (Julie Warner). But Unca Lou hopes to guide them all through their pain, just as he helped them with their childhood trials.More Indian Summer- #11 of 53 onThe 50+ Best Summer Camp Movies
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25Don Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jeff DanielsSandra (Susan Sarandon) and Wiley (Don Johnson) were married soon after high school, but now find themselves estranged from each other. Meanwhile, their old friend Sam (Jeff Daniels) thinks he has found true love for the first time with Adie (Elizabeth Perkins), a new schoolteacher. As the seasons change in a small Vermont town, friendships are tested as one relationship withers and another grows, and four individuals struggle to figure out what they really want.
26Gina Gershon, Lisa Edelstein, Rosanna ArquetteI'm Losing You is a 1998 American film written and directed by Bruce Wagner. The film starred Andrew McCarthy and is an adaptation of the 1996 novel of the same name.
27Steve Martin, Janeane Garofalo, Martin ShortJiminy Glick in Lalawood is a 2004 comedy film starring Martin Short as Jiminy Glick, a morbidly obese movie critic who is involved in a murder case at the Toronto International Film Festival. The supporting cast features Jan Hooks, Janeane Garofalo, Linda Cardellini, Mo Collins and Aries Spears, and numerous cinema luminaries play themselves, such as Willem Dafoe, Whoopi Goldberg, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kevin Kline, Rob Lowe, Steve Martin, Kurt Russell, Susan Sarandon, Chloë Sevigny, Sharon Stone, Kiefer Sutherland and Forest Whitaker.
28Elizabeth Perkins, Kelli Williams, Laura San GiacomoFor Their Own Good is a 1993 drama film written and directed by Ed Kaplan.
29Rachael Taylor, Leelee Sobieski, Sean AstinHercules is a 2005 RHI Entertainment television miniseries, chronicling the life of the legendary Greek hero, Heracles, called Hercules in this series. It is most often aired on television as a two-part miniseries: the first part documents his early life in Tiryns and his desire and marriage to the lady Megara; the second part follows the more widely-recognised part of his life, in seeking redemption for the madness-induced murder of his family. The series incorporates Hercules's murder of his family—usually not included in modern interpretations of the character—and includes five of his twelve labors from Greek mythology. The series alters some of the elements of the myths including placing the giant Antaeus as his father while in Greek myths his father was the king of the gods, Zeus.
30Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, Robert John BurkeFreshman high-school student Melinda (Kristen Stewart) has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents (Elizabeth Perkins, D.B. Sweeney) too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy (Eric Lively) raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn).
