List of the best Ed Asner movies: The Gathering(1977), The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish(1977), The Rich Have Their Own Photographers(2007), The Christmas Star(1986), Santa Stole Our Dog!(2017), Angels on Tap(2018), In Vino(2017), Saving Christmas(2017), Fumbleheads(1999), The Christmas Card(2006), Perfect Game(2000), Out of the Woods(2005) ... ...
Other, Drama
France
1977
92 Minutes
Adam
Ed Asner Maureen Stapleton Rebecca Balding Lawrence Pressman Stephanie Zimbalist Bruce Davison John Randolph Gregory Harrison Veronica Hamel Gail Strickland
father ex-wife estranged son daughter emotional heartwarming positive christmas party redemption reunion terminal illness estrangement fatherhood christmas transformation love discovery 1970s
A French little town, at the end of the twenties. Julien Davenne is a journalist whose wife Julie died a decade ago. He gathered in the green room all Julie's objects. When a fire destroys ... See full summary »
Biography
USA
1977
100 Minutes
Ed Asner Nicholas Pryor Diane Kagan Fred Cook Dorrie Kavanaugh Gary Allen Donegan Smith Stanley J. Reyes Rod Masterson Steven Ramay Jake Staples
politician governor assassin wife reporter brother intricate spectacular fiery baton rouge louisiana capitol hospital political process political corruption assassination government reform huey long rise
A grumpy semi-retired private investigator partners with a quirky female client to catch the people who murdered his partner.
Documentary
USA
2007
60 Minutes
Ed Asner Anne Rogovin Milton Rogovin
A deeply inspirational film about the life and artwork of America's premiere social documentary photographer, Milton Rogovin. In 1957, The Buffalo News declared Milton Rogovin "The Top Red ... See full summary »
Kids & Family, Other, Drama
Canada|USA
1986
97 Minutes
Horace McNickle
Ed Asner Rene Auberjonois Jim Metzler Susan Tyrrell Fred Gwynne Alan North Philip Bruns
A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.
Other, Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
Canada
2017
94 Minutes
Santa
Ed Asner Yves Bright Carrie Schroeder Lexi Golden Chase Pollock
On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus accidentally steals the family Dog. So begins an epic journey through the twelve days of Christmas as the family ventures to the North Pole to get their beloved canine back.
Fantasy, Comedy
USA
2018
75 Minutes
Swifty
Ed Asner Jamie Farr Ron Masak Alan Rachins Marion Ross Clement St. George Corey Allen Kotler Emma Pyne Julie Rose Byron Marc Newsome
A reporter stumbles into a bar where the heavenly messengers hang out when they're not looking out for humanity.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
USA
2017
93 Minutes
Charles
Ed Asner Sean Young Marina Benedict Candy Azzara Jennifer Candy Jill-Michele Melean Brendan Bradley Jeff Doucette Adam Korson André Gordon Natalie Britton
Its a special night for the Buoitton Family. Charles and Linda, extremely wealthy couple, invite their closest friends and family members to dinner. Before dinner is served Charles raises ... See full summary »
Comedy, Other, Adventure
USA
2017
85 Minutes
Rick
Ed Asner Jack Brunault Jalon Christian Brooke Langton Patrick Muldoon
young boy mother love interest santa claus uplifting witty airy melodramatic lighthearted united states toy store christmas santa claus childhood truth journey discovery adventure growing up quest
A young boy, Danny, tries to prove the existence of Santa by using his intelligence and gadgets. He and his trusted group go on an intense journey to find the truth of Santa.
Comedy
1999
95 Minutes
Charlie Atwater
Ed Asner Mark Curry Barry Corbin Austin Pendleton Gregory Sporleder
A diehard football fan (Edward Asner) hatches a kidnapping scheme designed to bring his town's former team back home.
Other, Drama, Romance
2006
84 Minutes
Luke Spelman
Ed Asner John Haymes Newton Alice Evans Lois Nettleton Ben Weber Peter Jason Andrew Sandord Kate Hamon Glorinda Marie Charlie Holliday Nick Ballard
soldier sergeant widow emotional melodramatic intense touching heartwarming afghanistan nevada church christmas tragic death afghanistan war new love love forbidden love rivalry quest 2000s
Home on leave, a soldier (John Newton) visits a small town and falls for the woman (Alice Evans) who wrote a Christmas card to the troops.
Comedy, Drama
2000
99 Minutes
Coach Billy Hicks
Ed Asner Cameron Finley Tracy Nelson Patrick Duffy Drake Bell Orlando Brown Shelley Malil Paul Robert Langdon Christopher Lee Bryan Matsuura Hayley Palmer
A boy (Cameron Finley) and his fellow teammates learn the meaning of sportsmanship when they get a new baseball coach (Edward Asner).
Drama
2005
96 Minutes
Jack Green
Ed Asner Jason London Missy Crider Don Williams Mel Harris Meredith Salenger Sean Squire Sandra Prosper Charlie Holliday Garrett Palmer
A self-absorbed lawyer (Jason London) needs a break from city life, and decides to visit his eccentric grandfather (Ed Asner) in a rural town.
Drama
USA
2020
98 Minutes
Samuel
Ed Asner Margot Josefsohn Diego Josef Taylor Nichols Luke Eisner Julie Dolan Angelee Vera Mikul Robins James C. Victor
A story featuring an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor, sparking larger questions of fear, forgiveness, healing and world peace, starring multiple Emmy Award-winning actor, Ed Asner.
Drama
2000
92 Minutes
Geza Horvath
Ed Asner Sharon Gless Jeffrey Licon Noah Blake George "Buck" Flower Scott Ford Kate Asner Suzanne Turner Lucy Butler Tiffany Fedor Jenna Zablocki
When a group of criminals kidnaps his dog, a street-wise boy (Jeffrey Licon) must ask the help of his estranged grandfather (Edward Asner).
Documentary
1992
90 Minutes
Ed Asner Danny Schechter
Filmmakers Barbara Kopple and Danny Schechter examine suspicions surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Documentary
USA
2010
90 Minutes
Mumia Abu Jamal Ed Asner Mike Farrell Danny Glover Helen Prejean Pam Africa James Binns Maureen Faulkner Joseph J. McGill Huey P. Newton Edward Rendell
In 1981, black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of white Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner and was convicted of it in 1982. More than 25 years later, the ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
1981
125 Minutes
Paul Newman Ed Asner Ken Wahl Danny Aiello Rachel Ticotin Pam Grier Kathleen Beller
police officer colleague boy police chief nurse suspenseful moving police station bronx, n.y. street police corruption murder violence cover-up disapproval justice discovery pursuit 1980s
In New York City, South Bronx's main police precinct is nicknamed Fort Apache by its employees who feel like troopers surrounded by hostiles in a wild west isolated outpost.
Drama
USA
1995
100 Minutes
Hanna Hall Ed Asner Dwier Brown Bill Cobbs Stephen Furst Staci Greason Jordan Lund Leon Russom
Very comical movie of Goldilocks and the Three Bears we love it trying to find one
Drama
USA|Brazil
2019
88 Minutes
Michael Madsen Ed Asner Carlie Guevara Danny Flaherty Anthony Abdo Alex Kruz Tamara M. Williams Dawn Young Bernadette Quigley
The 2019 SXSW Audience Award-winning feature film debut by Flavio Alves is a story about a young Mexican trans woman and her grandmother who navigate life as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Action
USA
1974
95 Minutes
Frank Boss
Billy Robinson Ed Asner Elaine Giftos
Promoting the world of professional wrestling at the expense of the plot itself, Frank Bass (Ed Asner) takes a stand and defends what he thinks is right. Gamblers, mobsters, unscrupulous ... See full summary »
Other, Drama
1991
100 Minutes
Holiday hardship in 1897 prompts an Irish immigrant's (Richard Thomas) daughter to ask the New York Sun a question.
Romance
USA
2019
106 Minutes
Harry Karetas
Robert Krantz Peta Murgatroyd Robert Krantz Ed Asner Corbin Bernsen Michael Richards Natasha Bure Aria Walters M. Emmet Walsh Nancy Stafford Gary Hershberger
Recent divorcee Faith enters a dance contest to save her dance studio, where she meets Jimmy Hope and rediscovers her faith and dreams.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2020
98 Minutes
Dr. Howard Arden
Melinda Page Hamilton Bailey Edwards Ed Asner
A distraught mother suspects her teenage son is plotting a school shooting, but when he slips through the cracks of the system, she is forced to take matters into her own hands. After ... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama
USA
2016
90 Minutes
Mr. James
Amanda Markowitz Bradley Fowler Ed Asner Peter Mackenzie Tim Joyce Ken Garr Victoria Matlock Cassandra Federman
divorcée young woman love interest grandfather author uplifting moving emotional endearing engaging united states california love hope romance love interest love letters family love growing up
A grandfather's love stories enlighten a jaded man and a moonstruck girl about the realities of love.
Drama, Romance
2013
84 Minutes
Chief Buddy
Alison Sweeney Greg Vaughan Ed Asner Benjamin Stockham Charlotte Labadie Diego Serrano Dawnn Lewis Rance Howard
firefighter single mother son daughter emotional positive heartwarming charming intense flat firehouse injury death of father trust new love childcare love quest rise fall
Two children try to play matchmaker for their widowed mother (Alison Sweeney) and an injured firefighter (Greg Vaughan).
Romance
2015
81 Minutes
Vern
Lacey Chabert Brennan Elliott Ed Asner Greyston Holt Daniel Cudmore Heather Doerksen Barbara Pollard Patrick Sabongui Drew Tanner Paul McGillion Holly Hougham
After inheriting half of a house, a young woman (Lacey Chabert) develops an unexpected friendship with her co-owner.
Fantasy, Drama, Romance
2008
107 Minutes
Ed Packard
Kim Oja Nat Christian Ed Asner John Kassir Taylor Negron Joan Van Ark
Other, Drama
2002
96 Minutes
Charles Gilbert
Jason Alexander Kelly Rowan Ed Asner Ari Cohen C. David Johnson Jayne Eastwood Daniel Kash Jake Brockman Kenneth Welsh David Talbot Jonathan Higgins
spirit manufacturer inventor gory festival congress christmas government world war i transformation
Inventor and toy manufacturer A.C. Gilbert (Jason Alexander) rediscovers his holiday spirit during World War I.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
2012
90 Minutes
Mr. Carson
Malcolm McDowell Debi Mazar Ed Asner Eddie Steeples Christian Martyn Jodelle Ferland Doug Murray Ellie Harvie
child young boy thief parent mischievous boy ghost amusing hilarious playful engaging witty hysterical house room christmas heist relationships family siblings crime
With his parents away, an 8-year-old (Christian Martyn) engages in a battle of wits with some thieves (Malcolm McDowell, Debi Mazar).
Crime, Drama
1967
95 Minutes
Lt. Jacoby
mobster femme fatale private detective brooding dark suspenseful nightclub brothel murder investigation mobsters detective work private detective mystery pursuit 1960s
The madam of a floating bordello hires private eye Peter Gunn (Craig Stevens) to prove a gangster killed a crime boss.
Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
USA
2003
97 Minutes
Santa
Will Ferrell James Caan Bob Newhart Ed Asner Mary Steenburgen Zooey Deschanel Daniel Tay Faizon Love Peter Dinklage Amy Sedaris Michael Lerner
son father girlfriend elf hilarious new york city department store north pole family home family christmas father/son relationship growing up transformation 2000s
Buddy, a human, is raised amongst elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York to search for his biological father.
Romance
USA
2008
99 Minutes
Mr. Weathersby
Paul Dano Zooey Deschanel John Goodman Ed Asner Jane Alexander Robert Stanton Ian Roberts Clarke Peters Daniel Stewart Sherman Zach Galifianakis Frank Harts
salesman love interest father brother stalker mother amusing endearing quirky warehouse new york city store apartment adoption sibling rivalry stalking unusual romance change of lifestyle father/daughter relationship underdog
A mattress salesman finds his plan to adopt a Chinese baby augmented by the arrival of a young woman, who comes into his workplace, falls asleep on one of the beds, and starts to affect his life upon waking up.
Drama
USA
2000
95 Minutes
Thomas O'Claire
man wife mobster district attorney police officer friend tense shocking intricate north carolina small town house new jersey baseball field secret identity hidden past organized crime trust guilt redemption
A fugitive from justice may also be a killer.
Comedy
USA
2011
95 Minutes
Artie Satz
David Denman Gillian Jacobs Kevin Hart Ed Asner Dayo Ade Robert Bagnell Ogy Durham Kirk Fox Kali Hawk Simon Helberg Alexandra Holden
Follows the intertwining stories of Walter Dishman, a melancholy parole officer struggling with the doldrums of married life, and three eccentric ex-convicts recently placed under his supervision.
Other, Romance
2013
86 Minutes
Papa Noel
Hilarie Burton Tyler Hilton Markie Post Ed Asner Randy Travis Brody Rose Ariana Neal
woman man son mother executive career woman charming emotional touching louisiana bayou new york home career career vs. love career vs. family childcare childhood love 2010s
A man (Tyler Hilton) tries to rekindle a childhood romance with a New York marketing executive (Hilarie Burton) who's spending the holidays with her mother (Markie Post) down South.
Musical
1993
150 Minutes
Pop
Bette Midler Peter Riegert Cynthia Gibb Ed Asner Christine Ebersole Michael Jeter Andrea Martin Linda Hart Anna McNeely Jeffrey Broadhurst Tony Shalhoub
mother daughter sister agent vaudevillian burlesque dancer charming spirited backstage family home office stage gypsy rose lee mother/daughter relationship ambition show business burlesque sibling rivalry growing up rise
Stage-mother Mama Rose (Bette Midler) sees one daughter quit, while her other one (Cynthia Gibb) becomes stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
Drama
1983
129 Minutes
Jacob Ascher
Timothy Hutton Mandy Patinkin Lindsay Crouse Ed Asner Ellen Barkin Julie Bovasso
A '60s graduate student (Timothy Hutton) recalls his parents (Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse), executed in the '50s for selling atomic secrets.
Western
USA
1967
126 Minutes
Bart Jason
John Wayne Robert Mitchum James Caan Arthur Hunnicutt Ed Asner Michele Carey Christopher George Charlene Holt Paul Fix R. G. Armstrong Johnny Crawford
gunslinger sheriff tycoon deputy thug spirited gritty el dorado, texas land grab friendship alcoholism redemption rescue rivalry transformation 19th century
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old Indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Comedy, Western
USA
1971
102 Minutes
Plunkett
James Garner Louis Gossett Jr. Susan Clark Brenda Sykes Ed Asner Andrew Duggan Henry Jones Neva Patterson Parley Baer Royal Dano George Tyne
In 1857, con man Quincy Drew and his black friend Jason O'Rourke swindle slave owners into buying Jason, who's a free man, and later share the profits when Jason escapes captivity.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA|UK|Denmark|France|Japan|New Zealand|Germany|Australia
1998
96 Minutes
Uncle Charlie
Morgan Freeman Christian Slater Randy Quaid Minnie Driver Ed Asner Richard Dysart Betty White Mark Rolston Peter Murnik Michael Goorjian Dann Florek
security guard robber sheriff mayor uncle elderly woman crafty gripping tense jail bank cemetery armored vehicle small town indiana flooding heist frame-up police corruption greed
The nephew of an armored-truck driver tries to prevent three million dollars from being taken by a local rival gang during a catastrophic flooding caused by a severe storm.
Romance
2017
84 Minutes
Vern
Lacey Chabert Brennan Elliott Heather Doerksen Daniel Cudmore Ed Asner Drew Tanner Barbara Pollard Lara Gilchrist Kirsten Robek Noel Johansen Serge Houde
couple business owner banker amusing charming creative gutsy lighthearted positive playful canada business idea collaboration problem solving relationships discovery love quest 2010s
Brian and Jenny are preparing for the grand opening of their bed and breakfast, Emily's Country Inn, when a big storm hits Buck County. Brian agrees to go back to Wall Street to boost their funds, while Jenny scrambles to keep the opening on track.
Drama
USA
1969
93 Minutes
Lt. Moretti
Elvis Presley Mary Tyler Moore Barbara McNair Jane Elliot Leora Dana Ed Asner Doro Merande Regis Toomey
doctor nun priest gangster sick person police officer melodramatic amusing heartwarming sad new york city clinic church park medicine poverty religion disguise music outreach
An incognito nun tries to help a doctor clean up an inner city ghetto, with the pair growing closer as time goes on.
Drama
USA
1969
100 Minutes
Ernie McKay
Calvin Lockhart Janet MacLachlan Jeff Bridges James A. Watson Jr. De Wayne Jessie Ed Asner John McLiam Rob Reiner Patricia Stich Gary Tigerman
student teacher principal militant basketball player teen boy fiery powerful los angeles locker room classroom library racism race relations high school illiteracy strike growing up rivalry 1960s
An all-black inner city school has to become an integrated school. Few dozen white kids are transferred there, but the black students are aggressively opposed to this. The school then approaches a tough black teacher for help.
Comedy, Other, Adventure
2003
83 Minutes
Uncle Nick
Randy Quaid Miriam Flynn Dana Barron Jake Thomas Fred Willard Ed Asner Eric Idle Beverly Garland Julian Stone Sung Hi Lee
A bumbling man (Randy Quaid) and his family (Miriam Flynn, Dana Barron) must survive the elements after becoming shipwrecked on an island.
Romance, Drama
2018
85 Minutes
Vern
Lacey Chabert Brennan Elliott Pauline Egan Heather Doerksen Daniel Cudmore Ed Asner Patrick Sabongui Barbara Pollard Drew Tanner Matthew Kevin Anderson Ellen Ewusie
fiancé fiancée couple relative family airy charming emotional inn countryside financial troubles family engagement quest rise transformation 21st century
Brian and Jenny are happy, engaged and busy planning their fall wedding. When a distant relative of Jenny's claims rights to Jenny and Brian's beloved inn, they must find a solution.
Crime, Drama
USA
1970
108 Minutes
Woody Garfield
Sidney Poitier Martin Landau Barbara McNair David Sheiner Anthony Zerbe Jeff Corey Ed Asner Norma Crane Beverly Todd Garry Walberg
police detective wife preacher captain gritty suspenseful dark intricate san francisco street family home murder case investigation work vs. family crime loyalty mystery discovery 1970s
In San Francisco, a high-priced call girl is murdered and the case is assigned to Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs.
Kids & Family, Adventure
Argentina|Canada|Italy
2014
111 Minutes
Nicholas Drago
Joseph Fiennes Tom Cavanagh Megan Charpentier Valentina Lodovini Robert Verlaque Alejandro Awada Ed Asner David Mazouz
young man gamer game show host inventor parent engaging suspenseful thrilling emotional brutal video game danger relationships father/son relationship suspicion fear adventure discovery pursuit revenge
Young Ivan Drago's newfound love of board games catapults him into the fantastical and competitive world of game invention, and pits him against the inventor Morodian, who has long desired ... See full summary »
Action
USA
1967
92 Minutes
Frank Rosenfeld
Robert Vaughn Elke Sommer Felicia Farr Karl Boehm Boris Karloff Roger C. Carmel Ed Asner Luciana Paluzzi Joe De Santis Fabrizio Mioni Wesley Lau
Former CIA man, Bill Fenner, now a downbeat, loner journalist, is sent to Venice to investigate the shock suicide bombing by an American diplomat at a peace conference.