List of the best John Ritter movies: The Last Fling(1987), The Comeback Kid(1980), Stay Tuned(1992), Skin Deep(1989), Hero at Large(1980), Americathon(1979), It Came From the Sky(1999), Pray TV(1982), Terror Tract(2000), TripFall(2000), Panic(2000), They All Laughed(1981) ... ...
Romance
Canada|USA
1987
100 Minutes
Phillip Reed
John Ritter Connie Sellecca Randee Heller Scott Bakula Paul Sand John Bennett Perry Shannon Tweed Larry Gelman Gretchen Wyler Andrew Masset Janet Wood
The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.
Drama
Canada
1980
97 Minutes
Bubba Newman
After the death of his wife and daughter in a car crash, a music professor staying at an old mansion is dragged into a decades-old mystery by an inexplicable presence in the mansion's attic.
Comedy
USA
1992
87 Minutes
Roy Knable
John Ritter Pam Dawber Jeffrey Jones David Tom Heather McComb Bob Dishy Joyce Gordon Eugene Levy Erik King
husband wife devil son daughter offbeat witty amusing madcap united states house wrestling ring alternate reality television marital problems survival marriage game show hell wretched excess
A husband and wife are sucked into a hellish television set and have to survive a gauntlet of twisted versions of shows they find themselves in.
Comedy
USA
1989
101 Minutes
Zach
John Ritter Vincent Gardenia Alyson Reed Joel Brooks Julianne Phillips Raye Hollit Michael Kidd Chelsea Field
alcoholic wife bartender mother-in-law therapist writer wild hilarious los angeles bar party wedding alcoholism writing writer's block downward spiral sex relationships wretched excess transformation
A womanizing alcoholic writer, whose life seems to be falling apart at the seams, repeatedly finds himself in trouble of one sort or another with the law, ex-girlfriends, and jealous boyfriends.
Comedy
USA
1980
98 Minutes
John Ritter Anne Archer Bert Convy Kevin McCarthy Harry Bellaver Anita Dangler Jane Hallaren Leonard Harris Rick Podell Allan Rich Kurt Andon
A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?
Comedy
West Germany|USA
1979
86 Minutes
John Ritter Harvey Korman Nancy Morgan Peter Riegert Fred Willard Zane Buzby Richard Schaal Elvis Costello Chief Dan George Tommy Lasorda Jay Leno
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
Romance
1999
96 Minutes
John Ritter Christopher Lloyd Yasmine Bleeth JoBeth Williams Kevin Zegers
A plane crash lands a romantic Texas millionaire (Christopher Lloyd) and his girlfriend (Yasmine Bleeth) on the roof of the home of an unhappy man (John Ritter) and his wife.
Drama
1982
96 Minutes
A rookie preacher (John Ritter) goes to work for a TV evangelist (Ned Beatty) at the Divinity Broadcasting Company.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
2000
93 Minutes
Bob Carter
John Ritter Clint Hutchison Bryan Cranston Carmine D. Giovinazzo Will Estes Allison Smith Fredric Lehne Shonda Farr Brenda Strong David DeLuise Wade Williams
A real estate agent (John Ritter) tries to sell a newlywed couple on one of three homes with gruesome pasts.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2000
93 Minutes
Tom Williams
Eric Roberts John Ritter Rachel Hunter Tyler Malinger Ken Palmer Michael Raynor Jf Pryor Katy Boyer Wayne Duvall Kevin Dean Williams
businessman wife psychopath son daughter associate engaging thrilling southern california swimming pool motel bank strip club kidnapping hostage situation ransom marital problems real estate vacation rescue
A serial killer turns the life of a family on vacation into a nightmare.
Drama
2000
90 Minutes
William H. Macy John Ritter Neve Campbell Donald Sutherland Tracey Ullman Barbara Bain David Dorfman Erica Ortega Nicholle Tom Steve Moreno Greg Pitts
businessman love interest hit man police officer psychiatrist dark intricate amusing thrilling california restaurant apartment family dysfunction murder romance midlife crisis retirement metamorphosis love rise
Wanting to leave the family business, a hit man (William H. Macy) sees a therapist (John Ritter) and falls for a fellow patient (Neve Campbell).
Romance
USA
1981
115 Minutes
Charles Rutledge
Audrey Hepburn Ben Gazzara John Ritter Colleen Camp Patti Hansen Dorothy Stratten George Morfogen Blaine Novak Sean H. Ferrer Linda MacEwen Glenn Scarpelli
detective tycoon wife adulterer cab driver country singer winsome amusing new york city office bar skating rink investigation infidelity romance detective work forbidden love 1970s
A mad cap private-eye caper about a team of detectives who are following, and are being followed by, a group of beautiful women.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1997
93 Minutes
Hank
Stephen Rea Illeana Douglas John Ritter Dave Foley Richard Kind Dusty Kay Tom Arnold Robert Patrick Ryan O'Neal Ricky Jay Jason Priestley
Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration. He witnesses a strange romantic encounter between two figures on the balcony of hotel ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1996
136 Minutes
Vaughan Cunningham
Billy Bob Thornton Dwight Yoakam J.T. Walsh John Ritter Lucas Black Natalie Canerday James Hampton Robert Duvall Rick Dial Brent Briscoe Christy Ward
mentally challenged young boy mother boyfriend father somber powerful bleak endearing offbeat arkansas small town mental institution small-town life mental illness violence abuse redemption sacrifice rescue
Karl Childers, a simple man hospitalized since his childhood murder of his mother and her lover, is released to start a new life in a small town.
Horror
USA|Canada
1998
89 Minutes
Chief Warren Kincaid
Jennifer Tilly Katherine Heigl Nick Stabile John Ritter Alexis Arquette Gordon Michael Woolvett Lawrence Dane Michael Louis Johnson James Gallanders Janet Kidder Kathy Najimy
doll ex-girlfriend boyfriend girlfriend gay man chucky campy outlandish new jersey gas station police station cemetery motel murder on the run marijuana wrongfully accused road trip killer dolls quest
Chucky, the doll possessed by a serial killer, discovers the perfect mate to kill and revive into the body of another doll.
Comedy, Drama
UK|USA
1976
121 Minutes
Franklin Frank
Ryan O'Neal Burt Reynolds Tatum O'Neal Brian Keith Stella Stevens John Ritter Jane Hitchcock Harry Carey Jr. James Best George Gaynes M. Emmet Walsh
attorney director actor starlet crew member spirited witty california movie set filmmaking love triangle silent movies sabotage fame adventure rivalry transformation 1910s
Buck and lawyer Leo accidentally get into movie production in the early days (1910).
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
1988
95 Minutes
Donald Todsen
Cindy Williams Markie Post Chris Mulkey James Whitmore Jr. Scott Paulin John Ritter
prostitute housewife husband wife killer frenetic madcap emotional los angeles beverly hills, calif. hollywood, calif. apartment murder investigation unlikely allies secret life love triangle grief infidelity mystery discovery
A stockbroker's widow (Cindy Williams) sets out to solve his murder with the prostitute (Markie Post) in whose room he was shot.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Drama
1990
192 Minutes
Ben Hanscom
Harry Anderson Dennis Christopher Richard Masur Annette O'Toole Tim Reid John Ritter Richard Thomas Tim Curry
outcast teen boy friend demon demon hunter adult dark chilling suspenseful creepy united states small town demons evil fighting evil horror mystery pursuit revenge 1990s
In 1960, seven preteen outcasts fight an evil demon that poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.
Crime, Drama
1998
96 Minutes
Dr. Wexler
Kyra Sedgwick Stanley Tucci Robbie Coltrane Robin Tunney Philip Seymour Hoffman John Ritter Ethan Embry
A crime boss pursues his girlfriend and two blackmailed gang members (Kyra Sedgwick, Stanley Tucci) trying to nab her.
Comedy, Other, Crime, Drama
Germany|USA
2003
93 Minutes
Bob Chipeska
Billy Bob Thornton Tony Cox Brett Kelly Lauren Graham Lauren Tom Bernie Mac John Ritter Ajay Naidu Alex Borstein Cloris Leachman
santa claus elf child con artist bartender hysterical dark spirited shopping mall bar miami redemption depression alcoholism robbery father/son relationship fall growing up love 2000s
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.
Kids & Family, Comedy
1971
96 Minutes
Roger
Kurt Russell Joe Flynn Wally Cox Harry Morgan Heather North Alan Hewitt John Ritter Ed Reimers
mailroom clerk girlfriend rival chauffeur executive chimpanzee outlandish amusing california studio apartment airplane office television ambition deception love pop culture discovery temptation
A TV-network page (Kurt Russell) becomes program director by picking hit shows with his girlfriend's pet chimp.
Comedy
USA
1998
89 Minutes
Robert Forrest
Billy Zane Sandra Bernhard Ron Perlman Tippi Hedren Andrew McCarthy Will Patton Carel Struycken Max Perlich John Ritter Eartha Kitt Ann Magnuson
A cross-dressing mental patient escapes from an asylum and robs a bank. The money is soon stolen from him, and he embarks on a killing spree in an attempt to retrieve it.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1998
103 Minutes
Steven Mayer
Melanie Griffith Tom Berenger Craig Sheffer Huey Lewis Wade Dominguez James Morrison Lisa Pelikan Nina Foch John Ritter Kimberley Kates D. Elliot Woods
uncle niece widow murderer sister melodramatic thrilling suspenseful profound new york city california murder secret identity secrets pursuit escape growing up rescue 1940s
A billionaire's daughter is murdered in her LA home. A tough top lawyer is up against her assistant DA ex, when she defends a musician suspect.
Comedy
USA
1980
109 Minutes
Dudley Moore Laraine Newman James Coco Paul Sand Jack Gilford Dom DeLuise John Houseman Madeline Kahn David L. Lander Richard Pryor John Ritter
Harvey and Zoey, two tourists travelling through Israel, discover an ancient scroll describing the life of Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
Italy|USA
1973
95 Minutes
Charles Bronson Martin Balsam Norman Fell David Sheiner Ralph Waite Eddie Firestone Walter Burke David Moody Charles Tyner Paul Koslo Stuart Margolin
ex-cop gangster henchman resident local mobster thrilling intense suspenseful office metro city new york city street crime scene big city race against time serendipity dangerous job suspicion dysfunction
A top New York detective is sent to Los Angeles where he must solve a case involving an old Sicilian Mafia family feud.
Comedy, Western
USA
1971
114 Minutes
Brian Keith Alfonso Arau Michele Carey Rick Lenz Harry Morgan Simon Oakland Bill Williams Christopher Dark Fran Ryan Bruce Glover Richard Hale
A crotchety old ranch owner fights to be able to live his life the way he wants to, and not the way other people--and the law--tell him he has to.
Drama
USA|France
1997
82 Minutes
James Duval Rachel True Nathan Bexton Chiara Mastroianni Debi Mazar Kathleen Robertson Joshua Gibran Mayweather Jordan Ladd Christina Applegate Sarah Lassez Guillermo Díaz
teenager girlfriend lover friend drug addict wild hedonistic los angeles coffee shop house youth drugs sex party romantic dilemma alienation growing up wretched excess 1990s
Follows a day in the lives of a group of Los Angeles high school students and the strange lives they lead.
Comedy
USA
2002
88 Minutes
Jade Carter Brian Cousins Adria Dawn Idalis DeLeon Kathleen Gati Leeza Gibbons Archie Hahn Khrystyne Haje Rebecca Harrell Amy Hill Jon Jacobs
Bill is the guest of honor as the "Man of the Year". A very successful head of a large energy firm, he is a man with many dark secrets. His best friend, Stuart, hosts the party at his ritzy... See full summary »