The 50+ Best Movies With Judge Reinhold
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1Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John AshtonIn the action-comedy film Beverly Hills Cop, street-smart Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) lands in the swanky streets of Beverly Hills. His mission? To solve his best friend's murder. Not your average law enforcer, Foley's unorthodox methods and brash approach ruffle feathers within the local police department, notably with by-the-book detective Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold). As Foley navigates this foreign territory, he uncovers a network of criminality that runs deeper than expected. Winning a People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture, Beverly Hills Cop combines suspense with humor in a unique blend that keeps viewers on their toes.More Beverly Hills Cop
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2Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge ReinholdIn the iconic 80s coming-of-age film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, teenage life is under the microscope. Amidst Southern California's sun-soaked malls and high schools, we follow a group of students as they navigate adolescent adventures. Our key characters include Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a young girl grappling with her burgeoning sexuality, her best friend Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates), Mark Ratner (Brian Backer) the shy novice in love, and Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn), the perennial surfer dude. Directed by Amy Heckerling, this movie weaves together tales of love, loss, and teen angst against a backdrop of carefree adolescence and rock 'n' roll.- #8 of 112 onThe 100+ Best Movies About High School
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3Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge ReinholdSam Stone (Danny DeVito) hates his wife, Barbara (Bette Midler), so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers (Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater) have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.More Ruthless People- #268 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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4Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Brigitte NielsenThe hard-nosed Detroit cop from the original film returns to Los Angeles to help solve another case. This time he must direct his efforts towards unraveling the Alphabet Crimes, a series of robberies committed by leather-jacketed punks. The investigation puts him on the trail of an illegal arms dealer and his hit lady.More Beverly Hills Cop II- #85 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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5Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren OatesIn the 1981 comedy film Stripes, John Winger (Bill Murray) is a man who loses everything - his car, apartment, and girlfriend. To escape his misfortune, he convinces his best friend Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis) to join the Army with him. Their unconventional attitudes often collide with their superiors, particularly hard-nosed Sergeant Hulka (Warren Oates). The pair's hijinks lead them from basic training to an unexpected mission in Europe. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the movie weaves humor and adventure into a memorable tale of friendship and resilience.More Stripes- #164 of 264 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
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6Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Héctor ElizondoWhen his boss is killed, Detroit cop Alex Foley (Eddie Murphy) finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Jon Flint (Héctor Elizondo), they discover that the security force of Wonder World is actually part of a counterfeit money operation headed by park manager Orrin Sanderson (John Saxon).More Beverly Hills Cop III- #192 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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7Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy CrewsonIn the family-comedy film The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) inadvertently becomes Santa Claus. A regular father and business executive, Calvin stumbles upon a peculiar situation on Christmas Eve involving the real Santa. After donning the red suit and delivering gifts worldwide, he wakes up to find it wasn't a dream. The transformation begins gradually, and as the reality sinks in, he must juggle his everyday life with his newfound responsibilities at the North Pole. The movie cleverly weaves humor and fantasy, providing a fresh spin on holiday lore.More The Santa Clause- Dig Deeper...The 'Santa Clause' Series Is A Holiday Phantasmagoria
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8Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt AxtonIn the movie Gremlins, a young man named Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives an unusual pet, a Mogwai called Gizmo (voiced by Howie Mandel), as a Christmas gift. This seemingly harmless creature comes with three important rules: no bright lights, no water, and never feed it after midnight. When these rules are inadvertently broken, the small town of Kingston Falls is overrun by destructive creatures known as Gremlins. Directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg, this 1984 film blends comedy, horror, and fantasy elements to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.More Gremlins- Dig Deeper...'Gremlins' Was So Intense That It Led To The Invention Of The PG-13 Rating
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9Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, Corinne BohrerAfter an airport mishap leaves businessman Marshall Seymour (Judge Reinhold) in possession of a mysterious skull following a trip to the South Pacific, he unwittingly falls victim to its magical powers when he and his son Charlie (Fred Savage) swap bodies. Unable to switch back, each must lead the other's life while trying to figure out the cause of the sudden change -- all the while avoiding a pair of smugglers intent on getting their hands on the apparently valuable skull.More Vice Versa- #361 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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10Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David KrumholtzScott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been in the role of Santa for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But the world of the "Merry Old Soul" turns upside down when he's dealt a double whammy of news: Not only has his son, Charlie (Eric Lloyd), landed on this year's naughty list, but Scott discovers that he must marry by Christmas Eve -- just a month away! -- or he will stop being Santa Claus forever.More The Santa Clause 2- #274 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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11Tim Allen, Martin Short, Elizabeth MitchellChristmas cheer turns into holiday chaos when Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), aka Santa, invites his in-laws (Ann-Margret, Alan Arkin) for a visit and must, simultaneously, contend with Jack Frost's (Martin Short) scheme to take over the North Pole. Scott, his family and Head Elf Curtis must join forces to foil the nefarious plot.
12Judge Reinhold, John Saxon, Pat HingleRunning Scared is a 1980 action film directed by Paul Glickler and starring Ken Wahl, Judge Reinhold and introducing Annie McEnroe.
13Michael York, Judge Reinhold, Dan HaggertyPuss in Boots is an animated direct-to-video movie, created in 1999 by Phil Nibbelink. It is based on the story Puss in Boots. It featured the voices of Judge Reinhold, Dan Haggerty, Michael York, and Vivian Schilling.
14Kevin Costner, Madeline Carroll, Paula PattonBud Johnson (Kevin Costner), a beer-slinging loser, has one bright spot in his life: his precocious daughter, Molly (Madeline Carroll), who takes care of them both. However, on Election Day, Molly sets off an unforeseen chain of events that results in the race for the presidency coming down to just one vote: her father's.
15George Harrison, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jeff DanielsChecking Out is a 2005 feature film directed by Jeff Hare and written by Richard Marcus and Allen Swift.
16David Keith, Robert Prosky, G.D. SpradlinA well-regarded senior at a Southern military academy, Will McLean (David Keith) is assigned to keep an eye on the school's first African-American cadet, Tom Pearce (Mark Breland), so that no harm comes to him. Determined to protect Tom, Will discovers that there is a secret group within the academy out to recruit the new student. However, their motives aren't honorable, and they aren't concerned about taking their violent initiation too far, leading Will to step into a dangerous situation.
17Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Judge ReinholdCathy (Scarlett Johansson) knew her brother George was a pest, but some ancient hocus-pocus has made him a real pig! Now, they're off on a madcap Mexican adventure, chased by a bacon-loving bad guy (Judge Reinhold), as they use their nanny Matilda's (Eva Mendes) help to muster up the magic to change George back into a boy. With an all-star cast, this family comedy gem is a must see!
18Billy Bob Thornton, Hank Azaria, Kelly LynchMarijuana growers Jack (Billy Bob Thornton), Carter (Hank Azaria) and Harlan (Ryan Phillippe) are looking at a big payoff for their crop -- until head honcho Malcolm (John Lithgow) is murdered. Wanting a bigger piece of the proverbial pie, the three men decide to keep Malcolm's demise a secret, selling the stash themselves and pocketing all the profits. But, when they get involved with some very dangerous characters in the drug industry, the men start to question the wisdom of their scheme.
19Jane Seymour, Danny DeVito, Rick MoranisHead Office is a 1986 American comedy film, produced by HBO Pictures in association with Silver Screen Partners. It stars Judge Reinhold, Eddie Albert, Lori-Nan Engler, Jane Seymour, Richard Masur, Michael O'Donoghue, Ron Frazier, Merritt Butrick and was directed and written by Ken Finkleman.
20Beverly DAngelo, Beau Bridges, Keith Carradine"Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will?" is an American ensemble comedy-drama film.
21John Goodman, Jenna Elfman, John RitterClifford's Really Big Movie is a 2004 American animated film loosely based on the book series, Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell and more based on the classic PBS Kids TV series adapted from it. This film was directed by Robert C. Ramirez, produced by Scholastic Corporation's film division, Scholastic Films in association with Big Red Dog Productions, and originally released to theaters by Warner Bros. on February 20, 2004. This was John Ritter's last film as he had died on September 11, 2003, after completing voice work for the film as Clifford. The film was dedicated to his memory and also serves as the series finale to the show as no new episodes were produced to continue from where it had left off. The film notably depicts characters with sclera, in contrast to the books and TV series, which portrayed every character except the giant Clifford with black bead eyes.
22Kris Kristofferson, Alexa Vega, Brian DennehyNetForce is a 1999 American television movie directed by Robert Lieberman, written by Lionel Chetwynd, and starring Scott Bakula. Based on the Tom Clancy's Net Force series of novels created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik, it was broadcast on ABC in 1999.
23Adrienne Barbeau, Judge Reinhold, Geoff StultsNo Place Like Home is a 2002 family film directed by Craig Clyde.
24Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Penn JilletteOff Beat is a 1986 comedy film about a young librarian who impersonates a police officer. The film was directed by Michael Dinner, and stars Judge Reinhold, Meg Tilly, and Cleavant Derricks.
25Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe PichlerBeethoven, a havoc-causing Saint Bernard, tries the patience of his owners, the Newton family, and is surreptitiously sent to dog obedience school by children Brennan (Joe Pichler) and Sara (Michaela Gallo). After Beethoven gets loose during a walk, he changes place with Michelangelo, an identical-looking dog with impeccable manners who belongs to the snobbish Sedgewick family. Both households are utterly baffled by the switch, and order won't be restored until the mistake is rectified.
26Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Jamie MarshWhen George Newton and his family go on a European vacation, their St. Bernard, Beethoven, is unable to go on the trip. Instead, the Newtons arrange for George's brother, Richard (Judge Reinhold), to watch the rambunctious, gigantic pooch. With a road trip already planned, the RV becomes a bit more cramped when Beethoven joins Richard and his wife (Julia Sweeney) and kids (Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo). But unknown to them, the family has a few more additions to the journey: two crooks.
27Kaley Cuoco, Nick Carter, Kevin ZegersThe Hollow is a 2004 teen horror film, starring Kevin Zegers, Kaley Cuoco, Nick Carter and Stacy Keach. The film premiered on the ABC Family Channel, on October 24, 2004.
28Tom Smothers, Carol Kane, Miles ChapinBambi (Candy Azzara), who during her teen years was the lone survivor of a murderous attack on a group of cheerleaders, now runs her own cheerleading camp. So when two crazed killers escape from their pens and start murdering her campers, Bambi gets a serious case of déjà vu. Hoping to stop the cheerleader-hating villains in their tracks is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Cooper (Tom Smothers), and his wisecracking deputy, Johnson (Paul Reubens).
29Clint Howard, Shirley Jones, Lou FerrignoPing! is a 2000 comedy film directed by Chris Baugh.
30Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren LeeThe villainous Hoot (Alan Autry), who patrols the desolate highways of the American Southwest with a gang of high-octane thugs, picks the wrong target: uptight and seemingly harmless Beckman Hallsgood Jr. (Judge Reinhold), who's on his way to California from New York on business. After Hoot and his men nearly force Beckman into an accident, Beckman gets some tips on payback from Johnny Harte (Willem Dafoe), a hitchhiking former musician who wants to take Hoot down and make the roads safe again.
