List of the best Dan Aykroyd movies: Flip, Flop, and Fly, 40 Years of the Downchild Blues Band(2010), Trading Places(1983), The Blues Brothers(1980), Ghostbusters(1984), Chaplin(1992), Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters(2019), Ghostbusters II(1989), Sgt. Bilko(1996), Neighbors(1981), My Girl 2(1993), Driving Miss Daisy(1989), Grosse Pointe Blank(1997) ... ...
Documentary
Canada
2010
90 Minutes
Dan Aykroyd James Cotton Paul Shaffer Downchild Donnie Walsh
Flip Flop and Fly is a live concert/documentary that celebrates the 40 year career of Donnie (Mr. Downchild) Walsh and the Downchild Blues band. Through their musical legacy, Downchild has ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
1983
116 Minutes
Louis Winthorpe III
Dan Aykroyd Eddie Murphy Ralph Bellamy Don Ameche Denholm Elliott Kristin Holby Paul Gleason Jamie Lee Curtis Alfred Drake Bo Diddley Frank Oz
wealthy man executive broker poor person hustler prostitute hilarious engaging philadelphia apartment office street bet human nature wrongfully accused unlikely friendship class distinctions wealth christmas revenge
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Musical, Comedy, Action
USA
1980
133 Minutes
John Belushi Dan Aykroyd James Brown Cab Calloway Ray Charles Carrie Fisher Aretha Franklin Henry Gibson John Candy Murphy Dunne Steve Cropper
cab calloway musician police officer woman nun ex-girlfriend amusing madcap frenetic unrestrained spirited illinois jail car hotel bar shopping mall blues debt car chase
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
USA
1984
107 Minutes
Bill Murray Dan Aykroyd Harold Ramis Sigourney Weaver Rick Moranis Annie Potts William Atherton Ernie Hudson
parapsychologist love interest nerd supernatural being ghost secretary hilarious eerie amusing new york city firehouse apartment library city apartment college campus ghosts demonic possession supernatural daunting task showdown
Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.
Biography
UK|France|Italy|Japan|USA
1992
144 Minutes
Robert Downey Jr. Dan Aykroyd Geraldine Chaplin Kevin Dunn Anthony Hopkins Milla Jovovich Moira Kelly Kevin Kline Diane Lane Penelope Ann Miller Paul Rhys
filmmaker comedian editor lover wife engaging striking london united states music hall film set hollywood, calif. filmmaking poverty vaudeville controversy friendship charlie chaplin rise pursuit
An elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, recounting his amazing journey from his poverty-stricken childhood to world-wide success after the ingenious invention of the Little Tramp.
Documentary
UK
2019
142 Minutes
William Atherton Dan Aykroyd Richard Beggs Peter Bernstein John Bruno Billy Bryan
Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
USA
1989
108 Minutes
Bill Murray Dan Aykroyd Sigourney Weaver Harold Ramis Rick Moranis Ernie Hudson Peter MacNicol David Margulies Wilhelm Von Homburg Harris Yulin Kurt Fuller
parapsychologist doctor judge mayor ghost art expert eerie amusing new york city street courtroom office museum apartment ghosts supernatural daunting task reunion underdog rescue
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Comedy
USA
1996
94 Minutes
Col. John T. Hall
Steve Martin Dan Aykroyd Phil Hartman Glenne Headly Daryl Mitchell Max Casella Eric Edwards Dan Ferro John Marshall Jones Brian Leckner Pamela Adlon
sergeant army officer soldier fiancée engineer con artist amusing lighthearted madcap witty army base kansas garage office barracks military life gambling grudge con game scams
Sgt. Bilko is a well-liked conman in charge of the army base's motor pool, developing a hover tank and unofficially of gambling etc. One man hates Bilko and he's coming to inspect the base for possible closure.
Comedy
USA
1981
94 Minutes
John Belushi Dan Aykroyd Cathy Moriarty Kathryn Walker Lauren-Marie Taylor Tim Kazurinsky Tino Insana Igors Gavon
teen girl wife neighbor daughter father police officer hilarious madcap household suburbia yard suburban life downward spiral neighbors breakdown rivalry transformation temptation 1980s
A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door.
Kids & Family, Drama
USA
1993
99 Minutes
Anna Chlumsky Dan Aykroyd Jamie Lee Curtis Austin O'Brien Richard Masur Christine Ebersole John David Souther Angeline Ball Aubrey Morris Gerrit Graham Ben Stein
teen girl teen boy uncle deceased mother girlfriend daughter touching charming heartwarming los angeles family home search family bloodline truth teen romance coming of age the past discovery growing up love
Vada Sultenfuss must go to LA to stay with her Uncle Phil to do some research on her mother's life, but finds much more.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1989
99 Minutes
Boolie Werthan
Morgan Freeman Jessica Tandy Dan Aykroyd Patti LuPone Esther Rolle Crystal Fox Joann Havrilla William Hall Jr.
elderly person driver widow son jewish woman daughter-in-law charming endearing heartwarming touching amusing car household georgia american south party rally friendship racism aging
An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
Romance
USA
1997
107 Minutes
Grocer
John Cusack Minnie Driver Dan Aykroyd Alan Arkin Joan Cusack Jeremy Piven Hank Azaria K. Todd Freeman Michael Cudlitz Benny Urquidez Mitchell Ryan
hit man secretary former lover psychiatrist rival amusing spirited dark michigan small town high school assassination love existential crisis reunion discovery transformation 1990s
Martin Blank is a professional assassin. He is sent on a mission to a small Detroit suburb, Grosse Pointe, and, by coincidence, his ten-year high school reunion party is taking place there at the same time.
Drama, History
UK|USA|France|Germany
2000
143 Minutes
Gus Trenor
Gillian Anderson Eric Stoltz Dan Aykroyd Eleanor Bron Terry Kinney Anthony LaPaglia Laura Linney Jodhi May Elizabeth McGovern
socialite suitor aunt married man somber tender new york city monte carlo, monaco estate yacht single life romantic dilemma inheritance fall love 1900s
A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved.
Gay & Lesbian, Romance, Biography, Drama
USA
2013
118 Minutes
Seymour Heller
Michael Douglas Matt Damon Dan Aykroyd Scott Bakula Rob Lowe Bruce Ramsay Cheyenne Jackson Debbie Reynolds Eric Zuckerman Eddie Jemison Paul Reiser
eccentric pianist engaging amusing las vegas backstage 1970s fame love 19th century
A chronicle of the tempestuous six-year romance between megastar singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson.
Biography, Drama
UK|USA
2014
138 Minutes
Ben Bart
Chadwick Boseman Nelsan Ellis Dan Aykroyd Viola Davis Lennie James Fred Melamed Craig Robinson Jill Scott Octavia Spencer Josh Hopkins Brandon Smith
james brown singer entertainer musician audience mother brash confident creative jail house stage recording studio car hotel music singing entertainment abandonment prison
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy, Adventure
USA
1996
101 Minutes
President William Haney
Jack Lemmon James Garner Dan Aykroyd John Heard Sela Ward Wilford Brimley Everett McGill Bradley Whitford Lauren Bacall James Rebhorn Esther Rolle
president contractor goon politician homeless person gay man hilarious engaging melodramatic car helicopter appalachia ohio white house gay pride parade conspiracy reputation road trip presidency political corruption
Two former U. S. Presidents, hated rivals, join forces to expose the current, corrupt President at the risk of their lives.
Comedy, Other
USA
2004
98 Minutes
Vic Frohmeyer
Tim Allen Jamie Lee Curtis Dan Aykroyd M. Emmet Walsh Elizabeth Franz Erik Per Sullivan Cheech Marin Jake Busey Austin Pendleton Tom Poston Julie Gonzalo
office worker wife neighbor police officer daughter husband amusing lighthearted playful united states suburbia office neighborhood christmas neighbors vacation marriage competition tradition rivalry
With their daughter, Blair, away, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate it at the last minute.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
2007
115 Minutes
Capt. Tucker
Adam Sandler Kevin James Jessica Biel Dan Aykroyd Ving Rhames Steve Buscemi Nicholas Turturro Allen Covert Rachel Dratch Richard Chamberlain Nick Swardson
firefighter best friend widower child government official womanizer hilarious inspiring charming new york city firehouse brooklyn, n.y. house courtroom fake marriage homosexuality insurance bureaucracy schemes friendship
Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
121 Minutes
Max Beasley
Kathy Bates Rupert Everett Meredith Eaton Peter Sarsgaard Dan Aykroyd Lynn Redgrave Stephanie Beacham Richard Briers Marcia Warren Jack Noseworthy Jonathan Pryce
housewife lawyer valet serial killer amusing engaging chicago england small town parking lot murder celebrity legacy homosexuality hero worship underdog discovery 2000s
After her husband unexpectedly leaves her, Grace Beasley (Kathy Bates) spontaneously travels to Great Britain to attend the funeral of Victor Fox (Jonathan Pryce), a singer she adored. ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2014
97 Minutes
Don
Melissa McCarthy Susan Sarandon Kathy Bates Allison Janney Dan Aykroyd Mark Duplass Gary Cole Toni Collette Nat Faxon Sandra Oh Ben Falcone
waitress husband neighbor grandmother co-worker friend amusing cheeky charming house restaurant fast food restaurant car bar street infidelity bad luck travel relationships friendship
After getting fired and finding out her husband is cheating, Tammy hits the road with her profane, alcoholic grandmother.
Comedy
USA
1988
98 Minutes
Capt. Tom Everett
Jackie Mason Diane Cannon Robert Stack Dina Merrill Chevy Chase Dan Aykroyd Randy Quaid Jessica Lundy Jonathan Silverman Chynna Phillips Brian McNamara
tycoon golfer daughter mercenary wealthy man attorney madcap hilarious country club amusement park golf course golf class distinctions snobbishness anti-semitism real estate assassination attempt underdog wretched excess rivalry
When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a tacky amusement park.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
94 Minutes
Pete
Britney Spears Anson Mount Zoe Saldana Taryn Manning Kim Cattrall Dan Aykroyd Justin Long Beverly Johnson Bahni Turpin Kool Moe Dee Richard Voll
valedictorian childhood friend aspiring singer pregnant teen tomboy friend heartwarming melodramatic american south small town los angeles california motel car reunion aspirations singing fame road trip friendship
Three childhood best friends, and a guy they just met, take a road trip across the country, finding themselves and their friendship in the process.
Adventure, Action
USA|UK
1984
118 Minutes
Weber
Harrison Ford Kate Capshaw Ke Huy Quan Amrish Puri Roshan Seth Philip Stone Dan Aykroyd Ric Young Michael Yama
indiana jones singer child villager high priest cult member amusing thrilling intense frightening outlandish india village temple mine shanghai nightclub kidnapping magic survival
In 1935, Indiana Jones arrives in India, still part of the British Empire, and is asked to find a mystical stone. He then stumbles upon a secret cult committing enslavement and human sacrifices in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Romance
USA
2004
96 Minutes
Dr. Keats
Adam Sandler Drew Barrymore Rob Schneider Sean Astin Lusia Strus Blake Clark Dan Aykroyd Amy Hill Allen Covert Maya Rudolph Kevin James
marine biologist playboy friend stoner girlfriend father endearing hilarious quirky hawaii car restaurant beach bedroom boat memory commitment sexual conquests amnesia dating
Henry Roth is a man afraid of commitment until he meets the beautiful Lucy. They hit it off and Henry think he's finally found the girl of his dreams until discovering she has short-term memory loss and forgets him the next day.
Comedy
USA
2012
85 Minutes
Wade Motch
Will Ferrell Zach Galifianakis Jason Sudeikis Dylan McDermott Katherine LaNasa John Lithgow Dan Aykroyd Brian Cox Karen Maruyama Grant Goodman Kya Haywood
congressman ceo rival politician amusing outlandish north carolina united states political campaign mudslinging presidency rivalry 2010s
An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1996
95 Minutes
Ben Costikyan
Keanu Reeves Vincent D'Onofrio Cameron Diaz Delroy Lindo Courtney Love Tuesday Weld Dan Aykroyd Levon Helm
groom bride brother stripper club owner corrupt cop gritty dark amusing hotel room minnesota town bathroom las vegas diner corruption arranged marriage brother relationship frame-up elopement
An ex-convict and his bumbling crook brother fight for the same woman.
Comedy, Fantasy
Canada|USA
2021
Minutes
Executive Producer
Carrie Coon Finn Wolfhard Mckenna Grace Paul Rudd Bokeem Woodbine Bill Murray Dan Aykroyd Sigourney Weaver Ernie Hudson Annie Potts Celeste O'Connor
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
USA
1985
115 Minutes
Herb
Jeff Goldblum Michelle Pfeiffer Richard Farnsworth Irene Papas Kathryn Harrold Paul Mazursky Roger Vadim Dan Aykroyd David Bowie Bruce McGill Vera Miles
thief assassin engineer wife husband depressed person amusing madcap lighthearted airport car jewelry theft crime ring infidelity running away adventure pursuit transformation love 1980s
After discovering that his wife is cheating on him, an insomniac aerospace engineer accidentally meets, and tries to help a beautiful model on the run from some extremely dangerous people.
Sci-Fi, Comedy
USA
2001
101 Minutes
David Duchovny Orlando Jones Seann William Scott Julianne Moore Ted Levine Ethan Suplee Katharine Towne Michael Ray Bower Pat Kilbane Ty Burrell Gregory Itzin
college professor scientist firefighter geologist military officer general hysterical suspenseful cheeky melodramatic new mexico desert laboratory underground college mutation research alien landing military intervention cover-up
A fire-fighting cadet, two college professors, and a geeky but sexy government scientist work against an alien organism that has been rapidly evolving since its arrival on Earth inside a meteor.
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|Australia
2016
117 Minutes
Melissa McCarthy Kristen Wiig Leslie Jones Kate McKinnon Charles Dance Michael Kenneth Williams Chris Hemsworth Neil Casey Cecily Strong Matt Walsh Ed Begley Jr.
researcher physicist engineer new yorker ghost secretary confident creative cheeky new york city library office headquarters street car paranormal research teamwork ghosts invasion
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.