The Best Movies Directed by Nick Cassavetes
List of all movies directed by Nick Cassavetes ranked from best to worst with photos. Films directed by Nick Cassavetes are listed here and include movie posters and Nick Cassavetes movie trailers whenever possible. This is a collection of the best movies directed by Nick Cassavetes as voted on by film buffs. If you think the greatest Nick Cassavetes movie isn't as high as it should be on this list, then make sure to vote so that your opinion of what the top Nick Cassavetes film is can be factored into this list.
From Nick Cassavetes's studio films to Nick Cassavetes's independent films, this Nick Cassavetes filmography keeps tabs on all Nick Cassavetes movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top.
List ranges from The Notebook to Alpha Dog and more.
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1Bruce Willis, Emile Hirsch, Justin TimberlakeAlpha Dog, a true crime drama, unravels the chilling tale of Jesse James Hollywood (Emile Hirsch), a drug dealer who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's Most Wanted List. The plot thickens as Johnny Truelove (Justin Timberlake), Hollywood's right-hand man, kidnaps Zack Mazursky (Anton Yelchin), the brother of a debtor, setting off a series of events that spiral out of control. The movie, directed by Nick Cassavetes, paints a stark picture of suburban youth lost in the underworld of organized crime.More Alpha Dog
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2Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James GarnerThe Notebook, a romantic drama, sweeps us into the tale of Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling). Set in the backdrop of 1940s South Carolina, it follows the couple's fervent love story from their youthful summer romance to the trials of old age. The narrative unfolds through an elderly man's recollections, Duke (James Garner), reading from his faded notebook to fellow nursing home resident, Miss Hamilton (Gena Rowlands). Directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on Nicholas Sparks's novel, The Notebook won eight Teen Choice Awards in 2005.More The Notebook- #351 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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3Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, James WoodsIn the heart-wrenching drama John Q, blue-collar worker John Quincy Archibald (Denzel Washington) finds his world collapsing when his son, Michael (Daniel E. Smith), falls gravely ill. When insurance fails to cover his son's heart transplant, desperation drives John to take drastic measures. He seizes an emergency room, holding staff hostage until his young son is put on the donor list. The tense narrative unravels as police negotiator Frank Grimes (Robert Duvall) steps in, vying for a peaceful resolution. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, this riveting film lays bare society's healthcare struggles and a father's relentless love.More John Q- #45 of 152 onThe Best Movies of 2002
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4Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate UptonNew York lawyer Carly Whitten (Cameron Diaz) lives by strict rules when it comes to romantic relationships, but when she falls for suave, handsome Mark King (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), she begins an affair with him. A surprise visit to Mark's home reveals that he is married to devoted housewife Kate (Leslie Mann). Carly and Kate direct their hurt and anger toward Mark, and when they discover yet a third woman (Kate Upton) caught in his web of lies, the three join forces for revenge.More The Other Woman- #118 of 467 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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5Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec BaldwinMy Sister's Keeper, a poignant drama, unravels the story of a family thrown into turmoil by their daughter Kate's (Sofia Vassilieva) heartbreaking leukemia diagnosis. In a desperate attempt to save her, they genetically engineer a younger sister, Anna (Abigail Breslin), designed to be a perfect donor match. The narrative takes an unexpected twist when Anna, seeking medical emancipation, hires lawyer Campbell Alexander (Alec Baldwin). Directed by Nick Cassavetes, the film offers a riveting exploration of medical ethics and familial bonds, with performances that underscore the complexity of its characters' dilemmas.More My Sister's Keeper- #20 of 133 onThe Most Utterly Depressing Movies Ever Made
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6Sean Penn, Robin Wright, John TravoltaInstitutionalized for an accidental shooting, a man (Sean Penn) returns 10 years later to find his wife (Robin Wright Penn) remarried with children.
7Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard DepardieuWidowed mother Mildred (Gena Rowlands) must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica (Marisa Tomei), asks her to look after her little boy, J.J. (Jake Lloyd), she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.
8Kentucky Rhapsody
Kentucky Rhapsody is an in development drama film by Nick Cassavetes.
9Sienna Miller, Melanie Griffith, Ray LiottaYellow is a 2012 drama film written by Nick Cassavetes and Heather Wahlquist and directed by Nick Cassavetes.
