The Best John Krasinski Movies

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Updated April 26, 2024 25 items
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Vote for your favorite movies featuring John Krasinski's acting, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

When it comes to the Hollywood scene, there's no denying that John Krasinski has climbed the ladder of success with sheer determination and talent. From charming his way into viewers' hearts as Jim Halpert on The Office to taking charge behind the camera and directing one of the biggest movies of the 2010s, he's proven just how adaptable he is in an ever-changing industry. With a knack for nailing dramatic roles and cracking up audiences with his comedic chops, Krasinski's filmography offers a smorgasbord of cinematic delights.

When taking a closer look at John Krasinski's extensive filmography, it becomes clear that this powerhouse performer knows how to deliver quality cinema across various genres. Watching the best John Krasinski movies means opening oneself up to a world of diverse characters and captivating stories. Krasinski thrives in dabbling in different genres and styles, showcasing his acting prowess every step of the way. 

Take A Quiet Place, for instance. Not only did Krasinski star in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi thriller but he  also took on directorial duties, showcasing his all around cinematic game. As the heart and soul both behind and in front of the camera, Krasinski proved that he wasn’t just a one trick comedic pony, but an esteemed actor who was ready to make the leap to superstardom. Then there's License to Wed, where Krasinski had audiences busting a gut laughing alongside comedy legend Robin Williams and rom-com sweetheart Mandy Moore. 

While Krasinski may often take his talents in front of the camera anymore, whenever he does, it is all but guaranteed to be a delight for audiences, as he has proven to be one of the most consistent and trustworthy actors in Hollywood today. His uncanny ability to jump from one genre to another without missing a beat is nothing short of impressive, and he is only beginning to scratch the surface of what his remarkable talents can achieve.
 

  • A Quiet Place
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    A Quiet Place

    Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds
    53 votes
    In the eerie silence of a post-apocalyptic world, A Quiet Place unfolds. The Abbott family - Lee (John Krasinski), Evelyn (Emily Blunt), and their children - navigate life in a world where noise can mean death. They communicate through sign language, tiptoeing around their farmhouse and the surrounding wilderness, hunted by creatures that stalk sound. Directed by Krasinski himself, this 2018 film is an ingenious blend of horror and drama, earning it critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. A thrilling exploration of survival, it's a masterclass in tension-building where silence isn't just golden; it's vital.
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  • The Holiday
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    The Holiday

    Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law
    27 votes
    In The Holiday, Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz), a successful workaholic from Los Angeles, and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet), a lovelorn society columnist from Surrey, England, decide to swap homes for the Christmas season. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet and fall in love with two local men: Graham (Jude Law), Iris's brother, and Miles (Jack Black), a film composer. This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Nancy Meyers, weaves together stories of self-discovery and love against the backdrop of two picturesque locations. The movie is celebrated for its heartwarming narrative and charming performances.
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  • Something Borrowed
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    Something Borrowed

    Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield
    29 votes
    Though Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy (Kate Hudson). Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan (John Krasinski), Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.
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  • License to Wed
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    License to Wed

    Robin Williams, Mandy Moore, John Krasinski
    28 votes
    Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) look forward to a traditional wedding in St. Augustine's Church but, unfortunately for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie learn if they are truly destined to love each other till death do them part.
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  • Shrek the Third
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    Shrek the Third

    Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
    23 votes
    In Shrek the Third, Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), finds himself reluctantly stepping into royal shoes. With his wife, Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and loyal friend Donkey (Eddie Murphy) by his side, he embarks on a journey to find the legitimate heir to the throne - Arthur (Justin Timberlake). As they navigate through a series of comedic misadventures, the villainous Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) plots to seize power in Far Far Away. This animated adventure-comedy film, directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui, won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Comedy and maintains its charm with an engaging blend of humor and heartwarming characters.
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  • It's Complicated
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    It's Complicated

    Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin
    25 votes
    In the movie It's Complicated, Jane Adler, portrayed by Meryl Streep, navigates a peculiar love triangle. She is torn between her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin), who is now married to a much younger woman, and her new romantic interest Adam (Steve Martin), a gentle architect. This romantic comedy, directed by Nancy Meyers, revolves around Jane's journey as she grapples with the complexities of love, relationships, and life in her 60s. It's a story that offers laughs and insights while exploring the intricate dynamics of post-divorce romance.
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  • Away We Go
    7

    Away We Go

    John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels
    27 votes
    As they await the birth of their baby, a couple (John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph) travel across America in search of the perfect place to raise their family. During their journey, they share assorted misadventures and reconnect with old friends and relatives. The experiences and people they encounter help them define the word home on their own terms, possibly for the first time in their lives.
  • The Muppets
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    The Muppets

    Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper
    23 votes
    In The Muppets, a musical comedy, iconic puppet characters unite to save their old theater from a ruthless oil tycoon. Gary (Jason Segel), his girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams), and his brother Walter (a Muppet fan) rally Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang for one big performance. Despite their individual pursuits and challenges, they come together once more for this grand endeavor. This 2011 film, directed by James Bobin, combines humor, music, and friendship in a heartwarming tale about preserving a cherished legacy.
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  • Monsters vs. Aliens
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    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen
    23 votes
    In the animated feature Monsters vs. Aliens, Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) is hit by a meteorite on her wedding day, causing her to grow to an enormous size. Dubbed Ginormica, she's taken to a secret government facility where she meets a motley crew of fellow monsters: Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie), The Missing Link (Will Arnett), and B.O.B. (Seth Rogen). When an alien overlord named Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) threatens Earth, it falls to these unlikely heroes, under General W.R. Monger's (Kiefer Sutherland) command, to save humanity. This comedy-action film won the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film in 2009.
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  • Dreamgirls
    10

    Dreamgirls

    Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy
    23 votes
    Dreamgirls is a musical drama that unfurls the rise of an all-female singing trio, the Dreams. Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles), and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) navigate the turbulent waters of fame, managed by Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx). The journey to stardom is fraught with heartbreaks and betrayals, underpinned by a captivating rhythm of Motown soul. Directed by Bill Condon, this film won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Hudson's powerful portrayal of Effie. Noteworthy are its dazzling costumes and unforgettable songs, anchoring the narrative in the vibrant era of 1960s music scene.
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  • Leatherheads
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    Leatherheads

    George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski
    17 votes
    Dodge Connolly (George Clooney), captain of a 1920s football team, wants to give the sagging sport a boost and capture the country's attention. He recruits Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski) to play for the team. Carter is not only a war hero, but he is also fast, handsome, and guaranteed to pack the stands with fans. Newswoman Lexie Littleton (Renée Zellweger) goes digging for dirt on Carter, while both Dodge and Carter try to score with her off the field.
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  • Big Miracle
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    Big Miracle

    John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Bell
    11 votes
    Adam Carlson (John Krasinski), a reporter based in a small town in northern Alaska, can't wait to land a job in a bigger market. Then, the story of a lifetime practically lands in his lap: A family of gray whales is discovered near the Arctic Circle, trapped by rapidly forming ice. Along with the descending media comes Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore), an environmental activist and Adam's ex-lover. Together, they try to rally an international coalition to save the whales before it's too late.
  • Nobody Walks
    13

    Nobody Walks

    Olivia Thirlby, John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt
    12 votes
    A young woman's (Olivia Thirlby) arrival sparks a surge of energy into a laid-back, artistic Los Angeles household, forcing the residents to confront their own fears and desires in an intricate dance of lust, denial and deception.
  • For Your Consideration
    14

    For Your Consideration

    Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara
    13 votes
    The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star (Catherine O'Hara) generates awards buzz. Though the movie in question, "Home for Purim," is impossibly awful, the rumors of future nominations snowball and attract the attention of a distributor who wants to make a few "minor" changes.
  • State and Main
    15

    State and Main

    Alec Baldwin, William H. Macy, Charles Durning
    8 votes
    A big-budget movie crew descends upon a quaint New England village, sowing a bumper crop of corruption, vanity and greed in David Marnet's "State and Main"; in the days that elapse before the cameras finally roll, money will change hands, careers will be jeopardized and love will blossom in the small-town soil.
  • Smiley Face
    16

    Smiley Face

    Anna Faris, Danny Masterson, Adam Brody
    8 votes
    Jane (Anna Faris), a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana. Even though she already has a good start on the day's planned drug use, she eats her roommate's pot-laced cupcakes and embarks on a series of misadventures all over Los Angeles.
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  • Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
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    Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

    Julianne Nicholson, Timothy Hutton, Ben Shenkman
    7 votes
    After being dumped by her boyfriend, Ryan (John Krasinski), for no discernible reason, graduate student Sara Quinn (Julianne Nicholson) searches for answers by embarking on a unique research project. She interviews a variety of men about their impulses, motives and relationships with women. But, as she probes the perplexing psyches of unfaithful, womanizing and embittered males, she's unprepared for their often disturbing responses -- and what they say about the truth of human behavior.
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  • Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
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    Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience

    Beau Bridges, Robert Duvall, Aaron Eckhart
    9 votes
    Filmmaker Richard Robbins, in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts, combines discussions about first-hand narratives of war throughout history with dramatic readings of autobiographical pieces written by American soldiers during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. The historical discussion reaches back to the Greek epic "The Iliad." The staged readings are performed by actors who include Robert Duvall, John Krasinski and Aaron Eckhart.
  • Kinsey
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    Kinsey

    Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'Donnell
    11 votes
    Biology professor Alfred Kinsey (Liam Neeson) has a perfectly respectable life teaching and doing research at Indiana University along with a happy home life with his wife (Laura Linney). When he realizes that his students, many of them married and with children, still come to him with personal questions about human sexuality, he fights to begin teaching sex education courses and conducts extensive interviews about the sexual history of volunteers despite high-profile opposition.
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  • Duane Hopwood
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    Duane Hopwood

    David Schwimmer, Janeane Garofalo, John Krasinski
    6 votes
    Duane Hopwood is a 2005 film featured in the Sundance Film Festival starring David Schwimmer and Janeane Garofalo, with a supporting cast featuring Judah Friedlander, Dick Cavett, Susan Lynch, John Krasinski, Rachel Covey, and Mia Dillon. The movie was written and directed by Matt Mulhern and released by IFC Films in November 2005. The film's plot centers on the titular character, an alcoholic whose life is spiraling downward rapidly after his divorce from Linda. The movie, writer/director Matt Mulhern's second film, was well received by critics, named by Roger Ebert as "one of the best movies of 2005." He also said that David Schwimmer gave a "career-transforming performance." IFC did not release the film in New York or Los Angeles, focusing instead on Philadelphia, Tucson and Kansas City. HBO released the DVD in April 2006 and Showtime and The Movie Channel began the cable run in December 2006.
  • Next Gen
    21

    Next Gen

    John Krasinski, David Cross, Michael Peña
    6 votes
    A rebellious girl and a runaway combat robot unite to stop a madman's technological plan for world domination.
  • Jarhead
    22

    Jarhead

    Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Jamie Foxx
    17 votes
    Jarhead, an American biographical war drama film, is a journey into the soul of Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal), a young Marine recruit. Trained as a sniper by Staff Sergeant Sykes (Jamie Foxx) and disillusioned by the mundane reality of the Gulf War, Swofford grapples with his identity amid the desert's searing heat. Directed by Sam Mendes, this 2005 release offers an intimate look at the psychological toll of warfare. Notable for its lack of combat scenes, Jarhead instead focuses on the internal battles fought within soldiers themselves.
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  • Taxi
    23

    Taxi

    Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Esposito
    11 votes
    After a slew of traffic accidents, police Detective Andy Washburn (Jimmy Fallon) has his driver's license revoked by his lieutenant (Jennifer Esposito), who also demotes him. One day on duty, Andy hears of a bank robbery and hails a taxi driven by Belle (Queen Latifah), a new cabbie. During a chase, they lose the robbers, a group of models led by Vanessa (Gisele Bündchen), and Belle's taxi is impounded. Andy promises to get the car back for Belle if she helps him catch the thieves.
  • A New Wave
    24

    A New Wave

    Lacey Chabert, John Krasinski, Andrew Keegan
    7 votes
    A New Wave is a 2006 independently produced comedy film written and directed by Jason Carvey.
  • Doogal
    25

    Doogal

    Kylie Minogue, Whoopi Goldberg, Chevy Chase
    6 votes
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