List of the best Joe Swanberg movies: All the Light in the Sky(2012), Win It All(2017), Drinking Buddies(2013), The Sacrament(2013), Nights and Weekends(2008), Digging for Fire(2015), Proxy(2013), Hannah Takes the Stairs(2007), Happy Christmas(2014), Silver Bullets(2011), Kissing on the Mouth(2005), Stage Brother(2012) ... ...
Drama
USA
2012
79 Minutes
Director
Jane Adams Sophia Takal Kent Osborne Larry Fessenden Lawrence Michael Levine David Siskind Allison Baar Simon Barrett Lindsay Burdge Susan Traylor Ti West
Jane Adams is an actress living in a house precariously perched above the beach in Malibu. Her age exempts her from more and more acting opportunities. That's when her young, ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2017
90 Minutes
Director
Jake Johnson Keegan-Michael Key Joe Lo Truglio Aislinn Derbez Cliff Chamberlain José Antonio García Tiffany Yvonne Cox Abigail Garcia
A small-time gambler agrees to stash a bag for an acquaintance who is heading to prison. When he discovers cash in the bag, he can't resist the urge to dip into the funds.
Romance, Drama
USA
2013
90 Minutes
Director
Olivia Wilde Jake Johnson Anna Kendrick Ron Livingston Ti West Mike Brune Frank V. Ross Callie Stephens
couple colleague emotional chicago united states true love love 2010s
Luke and Kate are coworkers at a brewery who spend their nights drinking and flirting heavily. One weekend away together with their significant others proves who really belongs together and who doesn't.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2013
99 Minutes
Jake
Joe Swanberg Amy Seimetz A.J. Bowen Kate Lyn Sheil Kentucker Audley Gene Jones Donna Biscoe Shawn Parsons Shaun Clay
A news team trails a man as he travels into the world of Eden Parish to find his missing sister, where it becomes apparent that this paradise may not be as it seems.
Drama
USA
2008
80 Minutes
Writer
A man and woman must face the tension that builds between them during a long-distance relationship.
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
USA
2015
83 Minutes
Director
Jake Johnson Rosemarie DeWitt Orlando Bloom Brie Larson Sam Rockwell Anna Kendrick Mike Birbiglia Jane Adams Sam Elliott Judith Light Ron Livingston
The discovery of a bone and a gun send a husband and wife on separate adventures over the course of a weekend.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Horror
USA
2013
120 Minutes
Patrick Michaels
Joe Swanberg Alexa Havins Kristina Klebe Alexia Rasmussen Faust Checho Bruce Spielbauer Raymond Kester Samantha Eileen DeTurk Erika Hoveland
child young woman pregnant woman gory dark support group game friendship mystery
The life of three parents who have all shared the loss of a child. Motives are not what they seem and sanity is in short supply in this thriller.
Comedy, Romance, Drama
USA
2007
84 Minutes
Director
Greta Gerwig Kent Osborne Andrew Bujalski Ry Russo-Young Mark Duplass Todd Rohal
Hannah is a recent college graduate interning at a Chicago production company. She is crushing on two writers at work, Matt and Paul, who share an office and keep her entertained. Will a ... See full summary »
Other, Comedy, Drama
USA
2014
78 Minutes
Producer
Anna Kendrick Melanie Lynskey Mark Webber Lena Dunham Joe Swanberg Jude Swanberg Chris Swanson Eldar Kim Kris Swanberg
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After a break up, Jenny moves in with writer Kelly, her filmmaker husband, and their child. Despite a rocky start, Jenny's influence helps Kelly realize that an evolution in her life, career and relationship is necessary for her happiness.
Horror
USA
2011
70 Minutes
Film Editor
Jane Adams Larry Fessenden Amy Seimetz Kate Lyn Sheil Joe Swanberg Ti West Sean Price Williams
A young actress is cast as the lead in a werewolf film which leads to many unexpected consequences in her life.
Drama
USA
2005
78 Minutes
Director
Kate Winterich Joe Swanberg
Raw. Honest. Naked. "Kissing on the Mouth" is post-college life in close-up. Ellen is sleeping with her ex-boyfriend while trying to ignore the fact that he's looking for more than just sex... See full summary »
Biography, Drama, Documentary
2012
90 Minutes
Joe Swanberg Dee Herlihy Richard Buonagurio
After his sister, Jennifer, reveals her desire to become a porn star, Richard Buonagurio becomes her manager and enlists the aid of performer Brittany Andrews to help make Jennifer's dream come true.
Comedy, Drama
2011
72 Minutes
Film Editor
Kent Osborne Josephine Decker Jennifer Prediger Kevin Bewersdorf Megan Daalder Jennifer Daley Benjamin Hasko Tipper Newton Joe Swanberg
Though he hopes to get her into bed, a cartoonist's visit with a woman he met in a chat room does not go exactly as planned.
Comedy, Other
2016
Minutes
Director
An anthology series set in Chicago explores the landscape of modern relationships.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
2012
115 Minutes
Director
Joe Swanberg David Bruckner Calvin Reeder Lane Hughes Adam Wingard Hannah Fierman Mike Donlan Joe Sykes Joe Swanberg
Hired to steal a rare VHS tape from a remote house, a ragtag band of crooks finds a dead body, old TVs and a lot of cryptic footage.
Drama
USA
2008
80 Minutes
Writer
A man and woman must face the tension that builds between them during a long-distance relationship.
Drama
USA
2005
78 Minutes
Director
Kate Winterich Joe Swanberg
Raw. Honest. Naked. "Kissing on the Mouth" is post-college life in close-up. Ellen is sleeping with her ex-boyfriend while trying to ignore the fact that he's looking for more than just sex... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2013
82 Minutes
George
Anna Margaret Hollyman Laura Lemar-Goldsborough Lydia Hyslop Joe Swanberg Chris Doubek Marissa Molnar Fernanda Tapia Nathan Williams
After an unexpected tragedy, Suzanne struggles to put her life back together during a sad, strange Christmastime in suburban Virginia.
Drama, Documentary, History
2010
70 Minutes
Nikka Graff Lanzarone Gabriel Nussbaum Kris Rey Joe Swanberg Elizabeth Wood Rufus Barner
Comedy, Drama
2012
95 Minutes
Joe
Paul Gordon Todd Looby Amy Seimetz Joe Swanberg Kathryn Henderson Quentin Hirsley Jim Jacob Thomas J. Madden
An independent filmmaker cares for his infant daughter when his wife goes back to work, but he slowly becomes a jerk.
Other, Comedy, Drama
USA
2014
78 Minutes
Producer
Anna Kendrick Melanie Lynskey Mark Webber Lena Dunham Joe Swanberg Jude Swanberg Chris Swanson Eldar Kim Kris Swanberg
family girl amusing charming chicago evolution transformation growing up 2000s
After a break up, Jenny moves in with writer Kelly, her filmmaker husband, and their child. Despite a rocky start, Jenny's influence helps Kelly realize that an evolution in her life, career and relationship is necessary for her happiness.
Horror
USA
2011
70 Minutes
Film Editor
Jane Adams Larry Fessenden Amy Seimetz Kate Lyn Sheil Joe Swanberg Ti West Sean Price Williams
A young actress is cast as the lead in a werewolf film which leads to many unexpected consequences in her life.
Horror, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
2011
94 Minutes
Drake
Sharni Vinson Nicholas Tucci Wendy Glenn A.J. Bowen Joe Swanberg Sarah Myers Amy Seimetz Rob Moran Barbara Crampton Ti West Larry Fessenden
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Members of an estranged, upper-class family must pull together to repel home invaders who are disguised in animal masks and trying to kill them.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2015
73 Minutes
Joe
Kent Osborne Kate Herman Lyndsay Hailey Jennifer Prediger Steve Little Joe Swanberg Jude Swanberg Ashly Burch
In a desperate search to create a follow-up to Joe Swanberg's 2011 film UNCLE KENT, Kent Osborne travels to a comic book convention where he loses his mind and confronts the end of the world.
Comedy, Drama
Belgium|France|Italy
2012
99 Minutes
Bartender
Matthew Rhode Collin Ware Ryan Andrew Balas Deirdre Herlihy Beth White Mark Robert Ryan Joe Swanberg Tom Lawson Jr. Caroline Marshall
Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hair-dresser agrees to foster him on week-ends.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
2012
115 Minutes
Director
Joe Swanberg David Bruckner Calvin Reeder Lane Hughes Adam Wingard Hannah Fierman Mike Donlan Joe Sykes Joe Swanberg
Hired to steal a rare VHS tape from a remote house, a ragtag band of crooks finds a dead body, old TVs and a lot of cryptic footage.
Romance, Horror, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Drama
USA
2015
83 Minutes
Producer
Lindsay Burdge Peter Vack Betsey Brown Jennifer Kim Drigan Lee William Nadylam Keith Poulson Andrew Ryder Joe Swanberg Chase Williamson Steve Girard
A woman encounters a strange presence in a guest house.
Comedy, Drama
2011
72 Minutes
Film Editor
Kent Osborne Josephine Decker Jennifer Prediger Kevin Bewersdorf Megan Daalder Jennifer Daley Benjamin Hasko Tipper Newton Joe Swanberg
Though he hopes to get her into bed, a cartoonist's visit with a woman he met in a chat room does not go exactly as planned.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2016
93 Minutes
Thomas Middleditch Adam Pally Alex Ross Perry Nick Kroll Brett Gelman Jenny Slate Lauren Graham Aubrey Plaza Lauren Weedman Paul Reiser Lisa Edelstein
Joshy's fiancée kills herself. 4 months later, Joshy's friends hope to cheer him up at the cabin in Ojai, CA, rented for his bachelor party weekend. Starting at the local bar, things get wild.