List of the best David Paymer movies: Mr. Saturday Night(1992), Carpool(1996), Focus(2001), The Pickle Recipe(2016), My Suicidal Sweetheart(2005), Outside Ozona(1998), Accident Man(2018), Chill Factor(1999), The Lesser Evil(1998), Quiz Show(1994), Drag Me to Hell(2009), Two-Bit Waltz(2014) ... ...
Comedy, Drama
USA
1992
119 Minutes
Stan
Billy Crystal David Paymer Julie Warner Helen Hunt Mary Mara Jerry Orbach Ron Silver Sage Allen Jason Marsden Michael Weiner Jackie Gayle
tv personality brother wife agent daughter old man emotional melodramatic amusing catskills new york city nursing home aging family dysfunction comedy retirement second chance rise fall love
The life of Buddy Young, a comic legend in flashbacks but an old man looking for work in the present.
Kids & Family, Comedy
USA
1996
92 Minutes
Daniel Miller
Tom Arnold David Paymer Rhea Perlman Rod Steiger Kim Coates Rachael Leigh Cook Mikey Kovar Micah Gardener Jordan Warkol Colleen Rennison
robber father teen girl teen boy police detective manager hilarious wild office family home suburb shopping mall van father/son relationship failing business getaway hostage situation robbery family adventure
When his wife falls sick, a father finds himself having to carpool for the neighborhood school children and being taken hostage by a bank robber.
Drama
USA
2001
106 Minutes
FInkelstein
William H. Macy Laura Dern David Paymer Meat Loaf Aday Kay Hawtrey Michael Copeman Kenneth Welsh Joseph Ziegler
man wife neighbor uneasy disturbing long island, n.y. suburbia anti-semitism patriotism world war ii mistaken identity husband/wife relationship rivalry revenge 1940s
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2016
97 Minutes
Uncle Morty
Jon Dore Lynn Cohen David Paymer Eric Edelstein Miriam Lee Taylor Groothuis Ashley Noel Julia Metas Brandon Matthew Layne
emcee single father daughter grandmother uncle thief charming cheeky hilarious detroit house delicatessen hospital street police station money stress theft humiliation memory
Desperate for cash, a down on his luck party emcee is corrupted by his shameless uncle to steal his grandmother's top secret pickle recipe.
Comedy
2005
88 Minutes
Max Sr.
David Krumholtz Natasha Lyonne David Paymer Lorraine Bracco Tim Blake Nelson Rosanna Arquette Karen Black Rolf Muller Guillermo Díaz Dave Attell Emma Adele Galvin
Two mental patients (David Krumholtz, Natasha Lyonne) with suicidal tendencies marry, break out of their asylum, and head to Wisconsin.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1998
98 Minutes
Alan Defaux
Robert Forster Kevin Pollak Sherilyn Fenn David Paymer Penelope Ann Miller Swoosie Kurtz Taj Mahal Meat Loaf Aday Kateri Walker Lucy Webb Lois Red Elk
A drama revolving around a group of strangers brought together by a common occurrence as well as listening to the same radio station.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
UK
2018
112 Minutes
Milton
Scott Adkins Ray Stevenson Ashley Greene David Paymer Michael Jai White Ray Park Amy Johnston Nick Moran
assassin hit man hit woman girlfriend amusing brutal campy confident fiery intense melodramatic spirited thrilling unrestrained city pub town united kingdom murder murderous rampage
Mike is a tough hitman, who makes his hits look like accidents or suicide. He's in a gang of hitmen, each with his own style. When his loved ex is killed, Mike looks for those responsible.
Action
USA
1999
102 Minutes
Dr. Richard Long
Cuba Gooding Jr. Skeet Ulrich Peter Firth David Paymer Hudson Leick Daniel Hugh Kelly Kevin J. O'Connor Judson Mills Jordan Mott Dwayne Macopson Jim Grimshaw
restaurant employee truck driver scientist colonel terrorist amusing thrilling suspenseful south pacific montana diner ice cream truck river tunnel weapons chemical disaster murder guilt on the run dangerous mission
A new biological chemical weapon that explodes up to temperatures over fifty degrees Fahrenheit, falls into the hands of two men who try to make sure that it doesn't get stolen by a terrorist.
Drama
1998
96 Minutes
George
Colm Feore Tony Goldwyn Arliss Howard David Paymer Steven Petrarca Jonathan Scarfe Adam Scott Marc Worden Jack Kehler Richard Riehle Mason Adams
teen boy bully priest lawyer police officer business owner creative tense missouri small town quarry cabin murder secret investigation friendship moral dilemma betrayal pursuit rivalry
Grown friends (Colm Feore, Tony Goldwyn, Arliss Howard) reunite after years of separation to avoid overdue justice from misdeeds as teens.
Drama
USA
1994
130 Minutes
Dan Enright
John Turturro Rob Morrow Ralph Fiennes Paul Scofield David Paymer Hank Azaria Christopher McDonald Johann Carlo Elizabeth Wilson Allan Rich Mira Sorvino
jew aristocrat host investigator amusing gripping striking new york city columbia university television studio family home game show investigation cheating historical events fame fall temptation 1950s
A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin's investigation.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
USA
2009
99 Minutes
Mr. Jacks
Alison Lohman Justin Long Lorna Raver Dileep Rao David Paymer Adriana Barraza Chelcie Ross Reggie Lee Molly Cheek Bojana Novakovic Kevin Foster
psychic elderly person loan officer boss boyfriend frightening bank apartment car party los angeles curse supernatural redemption revenge 2000s
A loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.
Comedy
USA
2014
79 Minutes
The Lawyer
Clara Mamet William H. Macy Jared Gilman Rebecca Pidgeon David Paymer Ella Dershowitz John Pirruccello Matt Malloy Matt O'Leary Willow Hale
Suspension from school, the loss of a friend, a broken heart and lack of inspiration lead to Maude's downfall in this romp through teenage error.
Drama, History
USA
1997
152 Minutes
Secretary Forsyth
Morgan Freeman Anthony Hopkins Matthew McConaughey Nigel Hawthorne Djimon Hounsou David Paymer Pete Postlethwaite Stellan Skarsgård Anna Paquin Tomas Milian Austin Pendleton
judge john quincy adams slave lawyer queen politician gripping profound suspenseful courtroom ship spain connecticut washington, d.c. slavery slave trade mutiny court decision freedom political debate
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
Crime, Drama
USA
1997
106 Minutes
Elliot Goff
James Belushi Tupac Shakur Lela Rochon Dennis Quaid James Earl Jones David Paymer Wendy Crewson Gary Cole Terrence "T.C." Carson Brad Greenquist James Handy
police detective partner drug dealer dea agent homeless person lawyer tense dark gritty suspenseful los angeles drug house police station interrogation room courtroom murder drug trafficking frame-up debt working undercover
After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done.
Action
Canada|USA
2000
119 Minutes
Agent Wooly
Jamie Foxx David Morse Doug Hutchison Robert Pastorelli Kimberly Elise David Paymer Mike Epps Jamie Kennedy Nestor Serrano Kirk Acevedo Jeffrey Donovan
thief assistant con artist treasury agent convict roommate thrilling gritty tense amusing new york city prison federal gold reserve racetrack bronx zoo city heist investigation on the run entrapment
An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
USA
2011
88 Minutes
Sam
Val Kilmer Bruce Dern Elle Fanning Ben Chaplin Joanne Whalley-Kilmer David Paymer Anthony Fusco Alden Ehrenreich Bruce A. Miroglio Don Novello Lisa Biales
ghost sheriff young girl dark hall small town secret mystery book mystery
A struggling horror writer visiting a small town on a book tour gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl. That night in a dream, he is approached by a mysterious young ghost named V.
Comedy
USA
2017
90 Minutes
Dr. Gold
Brett Gelman Judy Greer Michael Cera Nia Long Shiri Appleby David Paymer Fred Melamed Jon Daly Rhea Perlman Gillian Jacobs Martin Starr
man girlfriend single man amusing moving emotional endearing engaging united states life unrequited love breakup heartbreak downward spiral family family dysfunction underdog 21st century
A man watches his life unravel after he is left by his girlfriend of 10 years.
Drama, Biography
2005
117 Minutes
Louis Howe
Kenneth Branagh Cynthia Nixon Jane Alexander Kathy Bates Tim Blake Nelson David Paymer Matt O'Leary Matt Malloy
politician eleanor roosevelt physical therapist mother manager patient emotional inspiring warm springs, ga. spa household franklin delano roosevelt polio paralysis politics determination rehabilitation quest fall rise
Stricken with polio at the age of 39, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Kenneth Branagh) seeks refuge and treatment at a health spa in Georgia.
Romance
2019
109 Minutes
Levi
Jenny Slate Zach Galifianakis Alex Sharp Gillian Anderson Dan Puck David Paymer Jessica Hecht Alberto Bonilla
An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.
Comedy
USA
1982
85 Minutes
Court Photographer
Robert Hays Julie Hagerty Lloyd Bridges Peter Graves William Shatner Chad Everett David Paymer Sonny Bono Chuck Connors Raymond Burr
pilot stewardess terrorist judge old flame air traffic controller hilarious frenetic madcap airport space shuttle outer space cockpit asteroid belt space travel modern life technology computer error terrorism memory
A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the Sun. Can Ted Striker save the day and get the shuttle back on track - again?
Romance
USA|Japan
2012
119 Minutes
Pete Solomon
Jason Segel Emily Blunt Rhys Ifans Chris Pratt Alison Brie Mimi Kennedy David Paymer Jacki Weaver Jim Piddock Mindy Kaling Kevin Hart
fiancé chef academic best friend professor graduate student hilarious madcap charming amusing heartwarming san francisco michigan restaurant university town city engagement marriage lifestyle changes
One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1984
114 Minutes
Alan Sluiser
Drew Barrymore Ryan O'Neal Shelley Long Sam Wanamaker Allen Goorwitz Sharon Stone David Paymer David Graf
father mother daughter director writer filmmaker melodramatic emotional hollywood, calif. household divorce family dysfunction childhood work vs. family infidelity parenthood love discovery 1980s
Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
Musical, Kids & Family, Biography, Fantasy
1994
96 Minutes
The Ad Man
Kathy Najimy Matt Frewer Christopher Lloyd Eileen Brennan Robin Williams Andraé Crouch David Paymer Andrea Martin Patrick Stewart
The Cat in the Hat (Matt Frewer) introduces a reporter (Kathy Najimy) to the life and work of author Theodor Geisel.
Comedy
USA
1995
105 Minutes
Leo Devoe
John Travolta Gene Hackman Rene Russo Danny DeVito Dennis Farina Delroy Lindo James Gandolfini David Paymer Martin Ferrero Miguel Sandoval Jon Gries
gangster actress director producer gritty cool outlandish offbeat miami las vegas hollywood, calif. movie making gambling kidnapping metamorphosis pursuit rescue 1990s
A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt, and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job.
Comedy
USA
1999
112 Minutes
Dr. Ernest Delbanco
Loren Dean Hope Davis Jason Lee Alfre Woodard Mary McDonnell Pruitt Taylor Vince Zooey Deschanel Martin Short David Paymer Jane Adams Dana Ivey
therapist newcomer attorney patient psychologist billionaire quirky airy amusing small town united states office mental illness dark secrets love rivalry transformation 1990s
In the small town of Mumford, a psychologist of the same name moves in and quickly becomes very popular, despite a questionable past.
Comedy
USA
1990
90 Minutes
George
Dudley Moore Daryl Hannah Paul Reiser Mercedes Ruehl J.T. Walsh Ben Hammer Dick Cusack Alan North David Paymer Danton Stone Doug Yasuda
ad executive patient love interest doctor friend amusing airy heartwarming mental institution doctor's office advertising firm advertising breakdown career friendship transformation love quest 1990s
A bitter ad executive who has reached his breaking point, finds himself in a mental institution where his career actually begins to thrive with the help of the hospital's patients.
Comedy
USA
1991
112 Minutes
Ira Shalowitz
Billy Crystal Daniel Stern Bruno Kirby Patricia Wettig Helen Slater Jack Palance Noble Willingham Tracey Walter Josh Mostel David Paymer Bill Henderson
salesman manager husband cowboy wife model moving hilarious positive new york city new mexico river male bonding midlife crisis cattle drives vacation quest transformation 1990s
On the verge of turning 40, an unhappy Manhattan yuppie is roped into joining his two friends on a cattle drive in the southwest.
Comedy
USA
1994
116 Minutes
Ira Shalowitz
Billy Crystal Daniel Stern Jon Lovitz Jack Palance Patricia Wettig Pruitt Taylor Vince Bill McKinney Lindsay Crystal Noble Willingham David Paymer Josh Mostel
husband twin friend brother wife cowboy madcap amusing new york city new mexico cave las vegas ranch city hidden treasure male bonding practical jokes inspiration relationships absurdity
One year after their first adventure, Mitch Robbins and his friends discover a treasure map that belonged to their late trail guide Curly and they set out to discover its secrets.
Comedy
USA
1979
103 Minutes
Peter Falk Alan Arkin Richard Libertini Nancy Dussault Penny Peyser Arlene Golonka Michael Lembeck Ed Begley Jr. Rosanna DeSoto Art Evans David Paymer
dentist father-in-law son daughter wife hit man madcap cool thrilling new jersey restaurant office airplane south america island family dysfunction marriage fatherhood counterfeit money espionage
On the eve of their children's marriage, NYC in-laws Sheldon Kornpett and Vince Ricardo embark on a series of misadventures involving the CIA, the Treasury Department and Central American dictators.
Comedy
USA
2019
104 Minutes
Cate Blanchett Billy Crudup Kristen Wiig Emma Nelson Judy Greer Laurence Fishburne James Urbaniak Steve Zahn Megan Mullally Troian Bellisario Zoë Chao
architect husband wife daughter friend inspiring passionate moving seattle house office restaurant elementary school car running away disappearance chasing dreams adventure discovery escape
A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA
1986
111 Minutes
Lea Thompson Jeffrey Jones Tim Robbins Paul Guilfoyle Liz Sagal Dominique Davalos Holly Robinson Tommy Swerdlow Richard Edson Miles Chapin Richard McGonagle
howard the duck musician scientist assistant evil spirit brash amusing spirited alien planet cleveland rock club laboratory diner unlikely hero friendly aliens science gone awry strange behavior culture clash demonic possession rescue
A sarcastic humanoid duck is pulled from his homeworld to Earth where he must stop an alien invasion with the help of a nerdy scientist and a struggling female rock singer.
Comedy
USA
2011
92 Minutes
Cameron Diaz Justin Timberlake Jason Segel Lucy Punch John Michael Higgins Phyllis Smith Thomas Lennon Molly Shannon Eric Stonestreet Dave Allen Matthew J. Evans
teacher gold digger fiancé gym teacher substitute teacher alcoholic hedonistic school parking lot gym diner gold digging middle school marriage job education competition quest rivalry wretched excess
A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job, her students, and her co-workers is forced to return to teaching to make enough money for breast implants after her wealthy fiancé dumps her.
Comedy, Crime, Drama
USA
2007
122 Minutes
George Clooney Brad Pitt Matt Damon Andy Garcia Al Pacino Ellen Barkin Don Cheadle Bernie Mac Casey Affleck Scott Caan Eddie Jemison
con artist thief mastermind wife celebrity rival witty amusing thrilling playful suspenseful casino las vegas mexico big city hotel friendship con game diamond seduction
Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for a third heist after casino owner Willy Bank double-crosses one of the original eleven, Reuben Tishkoff.