List of the best Jon Gries movies: Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog(1990), Deep in the Heart(2011), Skinwalker Ranch(2013), Pickin' & Grinnin'(2010), Frank(2007), Napoleon Dynamite(2004), American Pastime(2007), Natural Selection(2011), Wish Upon a Unicorn(2020), Locker 13(2014), Falsely Accused(2016), Pass the Light(2013) ... ...
Romance
USA
1990
94 Minutes
Max
A socially isolated and extremely shy Los Angeles painter finds his dream girl in the form of a struggling actress and finds himself at last finding the confidence to exhibit his work in this off-beat romantic comedy.
Drama, Biography
USA
2011
113 Minutes
Richard Wallrath
Jon Gries Elaine Hendrix Val Kilmer Rheagan Wallace James Haven Donny Boaz Katherine Willis D.B. Sweeney Beau Smith Mike Kimmel Jennifer Griffin
alcoholic family emotional college heart lost faith transformation
An alcoholic man refocuses himself on putting kids through college via 4H and FFA scholarship donations. Guiding him is a spiritual figure he calls "The Bearded Man".
Horror
USA
2013
86 Minutes
Hoyt
Jon Gries Kyle Davis Erin Cahill Devin McGinn Matthew Rocheleau Steve Berg
A scientific research team investigates and documents the supernatural phenomena surrounding the disappearance of a cattle ranchers 10 year old son. Inspired by true events that shocked the paranormal community around the world.
Drama
2010
107 Minutes
Director
Johnny Dowers Garret Mathany David E. Lane W. Earl Brown Geoffrey Lewis Garrett Morris
Drama
2007
90 Minutes
Colin York
Jon Gries Cynthia Watros Britt Robertson Ashton Dierks Mindy Sterling Brian Burnett Garrett Morris Greg Amici
dog family wife amusing heartwarming charming island vacation home suburban life adventure growing up
A stray dog touches the lives of an obsessive-compulsive man (Jon Gries) and his family (Cynthia Watros, Brittany Robertson).
Comedy
USA
2004
86 Minutes
Jon Heder Jon Gries Aaron Ruell Efren Ramirez Tina Majorino Diedrich Bader Haylie Duff Trevor Snarr Shondrella Avery
teenager brother uncle jock charming offbeat amusing preston, idaho high school farm dance hall high school dance sibling rivalry misfits rivalry growing up underdog 20th century
A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Drama
USA
2007
105 Minutes
Gary Cole Jon Gries Aaron Yoo Susanna Thompson Sarah Drew Olesya Rulin Carlton Bluford Sami Roe
The dramatic impact W.W.II had in the home-front as U.S. Japanese families were uprooted from their daily lives and placed in internment camps in western States in the early 1940s.
Comedy
USA
2011
90 Minutes
Rachael Harris Jon Gries Matt O'Leary John Diehl Stephanie King Gayland Williams
Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.
Kids & Family, Fantasy
2020
93 Minutes
Summer Fontana Jon Gries Kevin J. O'Connor Tait Blum Chloe Webb Branscombe Richmond Rick Overton Jonathan Lajoie
sister widower unicorn cowboy charming confident endearing engaging heartwarming inspiring offbeat playful rousing spirited winsome montana parent/child relationship kidnapping rescue fantasy
After the loss of 8 yr old Mia's mother, her family moves to Grandma's Montana ranch. In the woods, Mia discovers a unicorn colt- a magical creature that brings luck to anyone who believes in it.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2014
95 Minutes
Jason Spisak Bruce Dellis Adam Montierth Jon Gries Tatyana Ali Krista Allen Rick Hoffman Jason Marsden Curtis Armstrong
Skip delves into the mysteries of an old locker. His sage supervisor recounts chilling tales that underscore the importance of making the right choice. The stories come into play when Skip faces a life-or-death decision of his own.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2016
81 Minutes
Rosanna Arquette Jon Gries Parker Mack Emma Holzer Bradford Anderson Constance Tillotson Ramsay Philips Sean Patrick Leonard Laura Ann Parry Michael Joseph Mitchell
Shelly needs to catch a killer in order to prove her innocence in her brother's murder. Along the way she meets love, sorrow, and persecution. A journey of self perception as she finally realizes her destiny.
Drama
2013
104 Minutes
Cameron Palatas Jon Gries Allie Deberry Colby French Milena Govich Lawrence Saint-Victor Dalpre Grayer Charlie DePew Brendon Eggertsen
A Christian politician's disturbing message of intolerance prompts a devout high-school student (Cameron Palatas) to run for Congress.
Comedy
2010
96 Minutes
Katrina Bowden Jon Gries Malcolm Goodwin Cameron Fife Tyler McGee Keith Loneker Kelen Coleman Chelsea Logan
Two screenwriters (Cameron Fife, Tyler McGee) find their Hollywood dream in jeopardy when one's manipulative former lover (Katrina Bowden) rolls back into town.
Action, Drama
USA
2018
98 Minutes
Sam Austin
Lee Kholafai Korrina Rico Jon Gries Jaime Camil Rey Gallegos Mark Rolston Vernon Wells Steven Williams
Glass Jaw is the redemption story of Travis Austin, a one time champion boxer who goes to prison and loses everything. After his release, he experiences the trials and tribulations of redeeming his reputation, his belt, and his true love.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2015
85 Minutes
Billy
Beau Martin Williams Matt Funke Jon Gries Sam McMurray Tim Griffin Trai Byers Alysia Ochse Marlana Carter Taylor Gerard Hart
Raving through realty on the eve of the economic collapse. A high-velocity journey of an unsuspecting mortgage broker swallowed up in the sex, greed and over indulgence of the mid 2000's Real Estate boom.
Drama
USA
1999
110 Minutes
Associate Producer
Michael Polish Mark Polish Michele Hicks Jon Gries Patrick Bauchau Garrett Morris William Katt Lesley Ann Warren Teresa Hill Ant Holly Woodlawn
Conjoined twins have their relationship tested when a woman takes interest in one of them.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1997
86 Minutes
Bill Summers
Caroline Goodall Mark Harmon Michael Beach Jon Gries John Diehl Lisa Darr Jennifer Joan Taylor Alex Paen Stacy Johnson Blake Lindsley Kelly Bennett
A woman tormented by an abusive, sadistic husband desperately tries to find her way out of her predicament. She discovers that she may have found the solution in, of all places, her cooking... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2010
85 Minutes
Ernie
Luke Perry Elaine Hendrix LeAnn Rimes Jon Gries Jimmi Simpson
Etta's hopeless husband Chester, wannabe entrepreneur and liquor store owner, blows every nickel he makes on hare-brained get-rich inventions. She must take matters into her own hands to fulfill her dream of sending their kids to college.
Comedy
USA
2013
90 Minutes
Greg Lipstein
Jason Mewes Casper Van Dien Lin Shaye Jon Gries Moises Arias Paul J. Ballin Mindy Sterling Richard Speight Jr. Brien Perry Carly Craig Matt Shively
major gamer jason amusing quirky video game los angeles championship journey rivalry
Four friends hit the road to LA to compete in the Cyberbowl Video Game Championship, but will they be able to compete with the worst hangovers of their lives?
Drama
2015
90 Minutes
Principal Thomas
Rico Rodriguez Efren Ramirez Ivonne Coll Jon Gries Valente Rodriguez Cassie Brennan Xavier Gonzalez Justina Machado Alina Herrera Ivan Cisneros
With help from his coach (Efren Ramirez), a boy (Rico Rodriguez) tries to help his school's chess team reach the Texas state finals.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Biography, Drama
2016
80 Minutes
Dizzy Dean
Tom Sizemore Michelle Stafford Peter Bogdanovich Jon Gries Dylan Bronte Windy West Stacie Stocker Michael Hanelin
Jack Durant (Tom Sizemore) tells how he went from the backwoods of Tennessee to owning an iconic steakhouse in Las Vegas.
Comedy
2003
94 Minutes
Elron
Jon Favreau Joey Lauren Adams Bud Cort Jon Gries Daryl Hannah Adam Beach Gary Farmer Rachael Leigh Cook Brent Briscoe Melora Walters Kelsey Grammer
actor neighbor mysterious man love interest boyfriend fbi agent offbeat witty los angeles small town motel bar desert gas station debt missing persons jealousy conspiracy theories interrogation hostage situation
A struggling actor (Jon Favreau) meets eccentric characters while traveling through the desert to deliver a mysterious suitcase.
Comedy, Adventure
2007
86 Minutes
Chilcutt
Jeremy Sumpter Justin Long Joey Kern Jon Gries Carl Weathers Stephen Tobolowsky Addie Land Mark Kassen
young man friend cop reporter neighbor nerd amusing cheeky hilarious quirky witty oregon portland, ore. science fantasy science fiction investigation schemes nerds adventure
Comedy
2006
90 Minutes
Gary
Ben Savage Chris Wolf Blake Clark Donnell Rawlings Jon Gries David Shackelford John Campo Carolina Garcia Marshall Manesh
To save his father's (Blake Clark) dealership, a used-car salesman (Ben Savage) and his co-workers must sell 300 vehicles in one month.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
France|USA|UK
2008
91 Minutes
Casey
Liam Neeson Maggie Grace Famke Janssen Leland Orser Jon Gries David Warshofsky Katie Cassidy Holly Valance Goran Kostic Olivier Rabourdin Camille Japy
teen girl father mother stepfather friend trafficker chilling gripping suspenseful paris united states human trafficking family rescue kidnapping quest pursuit escape 2000s
A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.
Comedy
USA
2014
88 Minutes
Barry Goldfield Jr.
Barrett Crake Myko Olivier Eric Roberts Martin Kove Jon Gries Nikki Leonti Tamzin Brown Donna Ruko
songwriter musician artist friend witty amusing brash charming united states midwest music friendship success 1980s growing up adventure growing up love pursuit 20th century
Todd Lucas is a naive songwriter from the Midwest. BJ Fairchild is a brash saxophonist from The Valley. Alone, they are pathetic losers. Together, they form the most mediocre R&B duo of the 1980s - Eternity.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2014
89 Minutes
Terry
Leland Orser Mary Elizabeth Winstead Chris Ellis David Chandler Jon Gries Lance Reddick Beth Grant Suzan Averitt Kellie Matteson
A cult deprogrammer must help a couple whose daughter has recently joined a cult.
Adventure, Drama
USA|Canada
2003
109 Minutes
Pierce
Barry Pepper Annabella Piugattuk James Cromwell Kiersten Warren Jon Gries Robin Dunne Greg Spottiswood Brad Sihvon Samson Jorah Michael Bublé Malcolm Scott
Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus.
Comedy, Action
USA
2017
90 Minutes
Jon Waters
Eddie Griffin Blake Freeman Danny Trejo Casper Van Dien Jon Gries Lin Shaye Mindy Robinson Jonathan Slavin Richard Speight Jr.
friend american man drug lord vacationer amusing gripping hilarious columbia united states vacation friendship pursuit drug trade adventure discovery pursuit 2010s
A guy gets his 2 friends on a plane to Colombia making them believe it's vacation. However, he plans on catching a drug lord and collect the $25M reward. They don't speak Spanish and think Colombia is a city in Mexico.
Comedy, Adventure, Action
USA
2003
104 Minutes
Harvey
Dwayne Johnson Seann William Scott Rosario Dawson Christopher Walken Ewen Bremner Jon Gries Bill Lucking Ernie Reyes Jr. Stuart F. Wilson
bounty hunter tyrant son boss rebel beautiful woman witty thrilling intense amazon jungle bar village brazil murder treasure traveling love triangle chase dangerous assignment
A tough aspiring chef is hired to bring home a mobster's son from the Amazon but becomes involved in the fight against an oppressive town operator and the search for a legendary treasure.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
France|USA|Turkey|UK
2012
92 Minutes
Casey
Liam Neeson Maggie Grace Famke Janssen Rade Serbedzija Leland Orser Jon Gries D.B. Sweeney Luke Grimes Kevork Malikyan Alain Figlarz Frank Alvarez
ex-cia agent father daughter ex-wife kidnapper gripping suspenseful thrilling istanbul city hideout past crimes family dysfunction abduction investigation revenge escape 2010s
In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
Comedy
USA
2019
94 Minutes
Tim
Julie Ann Emery Lesley Ann Warren J.K. Simmons Amy Landecker Brian Dennehy Jon Gries David Koechner Sam Trammell Tom Arnold Eric Edelstein
The last thing Eddie Mills (Larry Clarke) wants to do is go home to deal with his dying Dad (Brian Dennehy). But the Catholic guilt gnaws at him, and he returns home to his crazy family, an... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
2013
91 Minutes
Sheriff Shep
Jeremy White Zeke Hawkins Logan Huffman Mackenzie Davis Mark Pellegrino William Devane Jon Gries Erasmo Martinez Kelly Kinstley Kimball
Three teens from Texas move out of their small town and get sucked into organized crime when one of them steals from the wrong man.
Crime, Drama
USA
1989
94 Minutes
Alan Swayzie
Val Kilmer Joanne Whalley-Kilmer Michael Madsen Pat Mulligan Nick Dimitri Bibi Besch Jon Gries Michael Sharrett
femme fatale thief private investigator mobster bookie psychopath tense dark thrilling las vegas reno, nev. hotel desert double-cross mafia new identity robbery running away money underdog
A young detective becomes involved with a beautiful woman on the run from the mob and her psychopath boyfriend.
Action, Mystery & Thriller
France|USA|Spain
2014
109 Minutes
Casey
Liam Neeson Forest Whitaker Maggie Grace Famke Janssen Dougray Scott Sam Spruell Leland Orser Jon Gries Al Sapienza
operative ex-wife dead person government agent killer daughter brooding emotional intense bedroom street car office apartment building murder false accusations hunting rage survival
Accused of a ruthless murder he never committed or witnessed, Bryan Mills goes on the run and brings out his particular set of skills to find the true killer and clear his name.
Western
1983
94 Minutes
Brian Brian
Robert Preston Patty Duke Sally Kellerman Geoffrey Lewis David Knell Jacques Aubuchon Christopher Lloyd Jon Gries
nun child gunslinger apache orphan mayor amusing cheeky engaging striking spirited thrilling saloon wild west gunfight conflict of interest adventure rivalry 19th century
An old gunfighter (Robert Preston) helps a nun (Patty Duke Astin) bring unwanted Apache orphans to a school 200 miles away.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2009
106 Minutes
Mr. Tod
Anna Kendrick Paul Wesley Tania Raymonde Chuck Carter Olivia Dawn York Jeff Daniel Phillips Shannon Holt Kinna McInroe Jon Gries
A teen girl disappears after trying to meet men online in order to escape her small town. Apparently, only her best friend worries enough to investigate the mystery.
Drama
USA
2003
103 Minutes
Arnold
James Woods Nick Nolte Claire Forlani Duel Farnes Mark Polish Daryl Hannah Graham Beckel Josh Barker Peter Coyote Jon Gries Robin Sachs
priest orphan businessman angel dreamy touching montana orphanage small town plains evacuation escape big business catharsis small town supernatural discovery growing up escape 1950s
Set in 1955, the residents of a small Montana community are forced to move their homes to make way for a new dam.
Comedy
USA
1995
105 Minutes
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.
Horror
USA
1987
81 Minutes
Andre Gower Robby Kiger Stephen Macht Duncan Regehr Tom Noonan Brent Chalem Ryan Lambert Ashley Bank Michael Faustino Mary Ellen Trainor Leonardo Cimino
young boy dracula monster mummy adult hero confident fascinating fiery powerful striking wild united states small town home saving the day myth mythical creatures unlikely heroes childhood friends
A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.
Western
USA
1968
108 Minutes
Charlton Heston Joan Hackett Donald Pleasence Lee Majors Bruce Dern Ben Johnson Slim Pickens Clifton James Anthony Zerbe Roy Jenson G.D. Spradlin
cowboy farmer preacher son mother gritty wild west farmhouse cabin ranch aging rehabilitation loneliness love transformation revenge 1890s
Aging cowboy Will Penny gets a line camp job on a large cattle spread and finds his isolated cabin is already occupied by a husbandless woman and her young son.