List of the best William H. Macy movies: Focus(2001), Oleanna(1994), The Wool Cap(2004), Edmond(2005), In Enemy Hands(2004), Bart Got a Room(2008), The Deal(2008), Krystal(2017), Panic(2000), Jurassic Park III(2001), Stealing Cars(2015), Stealing Sinatra(2003) ... ...
Drama
USA
2001
106 Minutes
Larry Newman
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 »
Drama
UK|USA
1994
89 Minutes
John
professor college student intense melodramatic profound dark office college hallway sexual harassment accusations feminism gender roles battle of sexes narcissism rivalry fall transformation 1990s
When a student visits her professor to discuss how she failed his course, the discussion takes an awkward turn.
Drama
USA
2004
96 Minutes
Writer
William H. Macy Don Rickles Ned Beatty Keke Palmer Cherise Boothe Julito McCullum Catherine O'Hara Lucinda Davis Michelle Sweeney Alexandra Castillo Kwasi Songui
In November of 1833, the state of Missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. Against this ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2005
82 Minutes
William H. Macy Jeffrey Combs Dulé Hill Bai Ling Joe Mantegna Denise Richards Julia Stiles Mena Suvari Dylan Walsh Russell Hornsby Debi Mazar
businessman fortuneteller young woman prostitute dark bleak gritty new york city family home midlife crisis rebellion debauchery mental breakdown quest escape wretched excess 2000s
A fortune-teller's teasing rumination sends Edmond Burke lurching into New York City's hellish underworld.
Drama, War
USA
2004
94 Minutes
Nathan Travers
William H. Macy Til Schweiger Scott Caan Thomas Kretschmann Lauren Holly Rene Heger Matt Lindquist Jeremy Sisto Ian Somerhalder A.J. Buckley Clark Gregg
german soldier husband captor survivor american soldier wife thrilling gripping intense family home atlantic ocean submarine military life naval warfare perseverance life at sea life during wartime survival escape rescue
When American submarine Swordfish is torpedoed the survivors are picked up by a passing German U-boat but an outbreak of meningitis threatens all aboard.
Comedy
USA
2008
80 Minutes
Ernie Stein
William H. Macy Cheryl Hines Steven Kaplan Alia Shawkat Brandon Hardesty Ashley Benson Chad Jamian Williams Jennifer Tilly
student nerd parent rival cheerleader endearing offbeat high school household florida dating teen angst love prom quest rivalry transformation 2000s
While Danny's father and mother independently search for love, Danny is on his own desperate quest to find a prom date. Danny's search becomes progressively more pathetic once he and his family learn that Bart, the school's biggest dweeb, not only secured a date for the prom, but got a hotel room as well.
Comedy
Canada|USA|South Africa
2008
100 Minutes
Writer
William H. Macy Meg Ryan LL Cool J Kate Blumberg Jeremy Crutchley Jose Domingos Adrian Galley Fiona Glascott Elliott Gould Brett Granstaff Jason Ritter
filmmaker producer nephew actor abductee suicidal person amusing madcap hysterical hollywood, calif. south africa movie studio movie set filmmaking financial troubles kidnapping schemes judaism discovery rescue
A Hollywood producer starts with his nephew's script on Disraeli, Jewish PM in 1800s UK, and ends filming in Cape Town with a black action star. Will a movie be made? Will he score Deidre/Meg Ryan?
Comedy, Drama
USA
2017
93 Minutes
Director
Rosario Dawson Nick Robinson Tip "T.I." Harris Jacob Latimore Grant Gustin William H. Macy Felicity Huffman William Fichtner Rick Fox Kathy Bates
teen boy single mother disabled boy alcoholic bad boy stripper engaging charming amusing witty touching madcap american south coming-of-age opposing personalities alcoholics anonymous chasing dreams obsession lust discovery
A young man living a sheltered life develops a crush on an ex-stripper and joins her Alcoholics Anonymous group just so he can be in the same room with her.
Drama
2000
90 Minutes
Alex
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).
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Action
USA
2001
91 Minutes
Sam Neill William H. Macy Tea Leoni Alessandro Nivola Trevor Morgan Michael Jeter John Diehl Bruce A. Young Laura Dern Taylor Nichols Mark Harelik
father scientist mercenary guide son dinosaur suspenseful frenetic intense thrilling engaging island jungle aviary compound airplane wilderness dinosaurs animal attack plane crash
A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.
Drama
USA
2015
94 Minutes
Emory Cohen William H. Macy John Alberto Leguizamo Felicity Huffman Mike Epps Heather Lind Paul Sparks Chance Kelly
teenager death father emotional court prison cars crime recovery growing up
A rebellious teenager navigates his way through the juvenile court system.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2003
96 Minutes
David Arquette William H. Macy James Russo Ryan Browning Thomas Ian Nicholas Sam McMurray Eric Johnson Michael Coristine Gillian Barber Matthew Bennett Deanna Milligan
In need of a grubstake, a young man convinces a couple of friends to help him kidnap Frank Sinatra Jr. It's a true story.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2015
98 Minutes
Brittany Snow William H. Macy Glenne Headly Kate Flannery Tom Lipinski Nicole Forester Ruby Harris Stephanie Koenig
Cora spends her days begrudgingly answering phones at a Prayer Call Center under the watch of well-intentioned leader Bill. When a caller shows up convinced he's been saved by her voice, she must decide if she's the one he thinks she is.
Comedy
USA
2014
79 Minutes
Carl
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.
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|United Arab Emirates
2009
89 Minutes
Dr. Noseworthy
Jon Cryer William H. Macy Leslie Mann James Spader Jimmy Bennett Kat Dennings Jake Short Devon Gearhart Leo Howard Trevor Gagnon Rebel Rodriguez
student bully brother sister mother father quirky madcap amusing suburbia household school laboratory canyon wishes magic family friendship corruption teamwork
A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA|UK
1996
97 Minutes
Jerry Lundegaard
Frances McDormand Steve Buscemi William H. Macy Peter Stormare Harve Presnell John Carroll Lynch Kristin Rudrüd Steve Reevis Stephen Park
salesman wife wealthy man thug police officer quirky witty dark minnesota car motel kidnapping deception money violence crime corruption quest rescue 1980s
Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.
Drama, Biography, Comedy
USA
2012
95 Minutes
Father Brendan
John Hawkes Helen Hunt William H. Macy Moon Bloodgood Annika Marks Adam Arkin W. Earl Brown Robin Weigert
journalist disabled person caregiver priest touching tender witty household california disability virginity unusual relationship sex therapy discovery transformation 2010s
A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.
Drama
USA
2007
99 Minutes
Gene Shelby
Christian Slater Elisha Cuthbert William H. Macy Sascha Knopf Jamison Jones Anzu Lawson John Gulager K.C. Ramsey
office worker woman suspenseful emotional office relationships death underdog
A disenfranchised office worker becomes a hero after saving a girl's life.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
1999
104 Minutes
Sheriff Chappy Dent
Jeremy Northam Steve Zahn William H. Macy Ally Walker Illeana Douglas M.C. Gainey Ron Perlman Tim Bagley Michael Hitchcock Paul Dooley Mo Gaffney
bank robber escaped convict sheriff teacher banker young girl madcap texas small town prison police station bank school prison break mistaken identity love triangle heist homosexuality transformation 1990s
3 prisoners escape. 2 end up in Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple expected there to help with the small girls beauty pageant. As the 2 are paid $1000, they decide to stay until the heat is gone.
Comedy, Action, Fantasy
USA
1999
120 Minutes
The Shoveller
Hank Azaria Janeane Garofalo William H. Macy Kel Mitchell Paul Reubens Ben Stiller Wes Studi Greg Kinnear Lena Olin Geoffrey Rush Tom Waits
superhero teammate vigilante villain guardian aspiring superhero amusing quirky hilarious champion city insane asylum compound superheroes crimefighting dangerous assignment aspiring superheros kidnapping good versus evil underdog adventure
A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillain threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.
Comedy
USA
2013
90 Minutes
Gary
Sam Rockwell Clark Gregg William H. Macy Amanda Peet Allison Janney Saxon Sharbino Molly Shannon Felicity Huffman Paul Sparks Niecy Nash Griffin Gluck
In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.
Comedy
USA
2009
90 Minutes
George
Morgan Freeman Christopher Walken William H. Macy Marcia Gay Harden Stephen Stapinski Todd Weeks Joseph McKenna Breckin Meyer Wynn Everett Bhavesh Patel Jim Chiros
security guard robber art thief senior citizen couple wife witty amusing cheeky gripping playful lighthearted united states museum vehicle roof shack art museum heist robbery
A comedy centered on three museum security guards who devise a plan to steal back the artworks to which they have become attached after they are transferred to another museum.
Drama, History
2006
119 Minutes
Paul
Anthony Hopkins Harry Belafonte William H. Macy Sharon Stone Christian Slater Freddy Rodriguez Laurence Fishburne Demi Moore Emilio Estevez Martin Sheen Helen Hunt
hotel manager hairdresser singer husband wife emotional moving hotel los angeles robert f. kennedy political activism assassination political campaign race relations vietnam war discovery fall 1960s
In 1968 the lives of a retired doorman, lounge singer, busboy, beautician and others intersect in the wake of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Comedy
USA
1998
123 Minutes
George Parker
Tobey Maguire Jeff Daniels Joan Allen William H. Macy J.T. Walsh Reese Witherspoon Don Knotts Paul Walker Marlee Shelton Jane Kaczmarek
teenager sister father mother repairman bully lighthearted creative dreamy small town household repair shop television teen angst small-town life empowerment family sexual repression growing up transformation
Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves in a 1950s sitcom, where their influence begins to profoundly change that complacent world.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
France
2016
88 Minutes
Kirby Curtis
Mel Gibson Erin Moriarty Diego Luna William H. Macy Michael Parks Thomas Mann Elisabeth Röhm Ryan Dorsey
father ex-convict daughter drug dealer thrilling tense dark gritty new mexico united states drugs estrangement father/daughter relationship reunion escape on the run violence escape revenge 21st century
An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 17-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.
Comedy, Drama, Gay & Lesbian
USA
2010
106 Minutes
Ray
Juno Temple Jeremy Dozier Milla Jovovich William H. Macy Mary Steenburgen Dwight Yoakam
It's 1987 and Danielle, the high school 'Dirty Girl', is running away. With her is chubby, gay Clarke, a bag of flour called Joan and a Walkman full of glorious '80s tunes.
Comedy
USA
2007
99 Minutes
Dudley Frank
Tim Allen John Travolta Martin Lawrence William H. Macy Ray Liotta Kevin Durand Jill Hennessy Marisa Tomei Tichina Arnold M.C. Gainey Dominic Janes
dentist computer programmer plumber lawyer wife biker hysterical madcap charming household coffee shop festival road dentist's office bar midlife crisis motorcycles road trip biker gang friendship
A group of suburban biker wannabes looking for adventure hit the open road, but get more than they bargained for when they encounter a New Mexico gang called the Del Fuegos.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1994
101 Minutes
Steven Meeker
Jennifer Beals Daniel Baldwin Kurtwood Smith William H. Macy Kent Williams Ed Beechner Eleanor Comegys Alvin Walker Robert Harvey Bill Evans Michelle McKee
A psychic woman has visions of the Clock Killer's past and future murders.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
2002
96 Minutes
Glenn
Kermit tries to save the theater from a banker (Joan Cusack) who wants to demolish it and open a trendy nightclub.
Drama, Music
USA
1995
142 Minutes
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Richard Dreyfuss Glenne Headly Jay Thomas Olympia Dukakis William H. Macy Alicia Witt Jean Louisa Kelly Nicholas John Renner Joseph Lee Anderson Anthony Natale
composer teacher wife student deaf person son uplifting endearing high school portland, ore. redemption education loyalty dreams lifetime achievement family sacrifice love transformation discovery
A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2011
119 Minutes
Frank Levin
Matthew McConaughey Marisa Tomei Ryan Phillippe Josh Lucas William H. Macy John Alberto Leguizamo Michael Peña Bob Gunton Frances Fisher Bryan Cranston Trace Adkins
lawyer ex-wife daughter suspect playboy investigator confident tense los angeles car courtroom household trial investigation murder deception crime mystery pursuit discovery
A lawyer defending a wealthy man begins to believe his client is guilty of more than just one crime.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1998
109 Minutes
Milton Arbogast
Vince Vaughn Anne Heche Julianne Moore Viggo Mortensen William H. Macy Robert Forster Philip Baker Hall Anne Haney Chad Everett Rance Howard Rita Wilson
norman bates detective mother young woman boyfriend sister shocking brutal frightening creepy bates motel road car dealership office family home arizona serial murders unlikely criminal multiple personalities murder investigation
A young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2010
88 Minutes
Don Twombly
Lee Pace Judy Greer David Walliams William H. Macy Finley Jacobsen Caroline Sunshine
dog mother father young boy family member amusing madcap endearing heartwarming park household suburbia california big city neighborhood family friendship animals change of lifestyle relationships
A suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large, yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.
Drama
Canada|Ireland|UK|USA
2015
118 Minutes
Grandpa
Brie Larson Jacob Tremblay Joan Allen Sean Bridgers Tom McCamus William H. Macy Megan Park Amanda Brugel
mother son young boy charming brooding creative emotional intense room united states real world imprisonment kidnapping confinement escape mother/son relationship love life curiosity discovery
Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
Drama
USA
2003
140 Minutes
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Tobey Maguire Jeff Bridges Chris Cooper Elizabeth Banks Gary Stevens William H. Macy Kingston DuCoeur Eddie Jones Ed Lauter Michael O'Neill Michael Angarano
horse owner jockey horse horse trainer wife child uplifting engaging emotional inspiring california mexico racetrack great depression horse racing unlikely hero death of a child rise rivalry transformation
True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA|Germany
1997
124 Minutes
Major Caldwell
Harrison Ford Gary Oldman Glenn Close Wendy Crewson Paul Guilfoyle William H. Macy Liesel Matthews Dean Stockwell Xander Berkeley Bill Smitrovich Elya Baskin
president terrorist wife daughter vice president dictator thrilling intense airplane moscow white house survival terrorism kidnapping deception family showdown quest sacrifice rescue
Communist Radicals hijack Air Force One with The U.S. President and his family on board. The Vice President negotiates from Washington D.C., while the President, a Veteran, fights to rescue the hostages on board.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2014
102 Minutes
Leonard
Jennifer Aniston Adriana Barraza Sam Worthington Mamie Gummer Felicity Huffman William H. Macy Chris Messina Lucy Punch Britt Robertson Paula Cale Ashley Crow
divorcée widower physical therapist sad group therapy suburb united states support group illness new love love 2010s
The acerbic, hilarious Claire Bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2017
93 Minutes
Director
Rosario Dawson Nick Robinson Tip "T.I." Harris Jacob Latimore Grant Gustin William H. Macy Felicity Huffman William Fichtner Rick Fox Kathy Bates
teen boy single mother disabled boy alcoholic bad boy stripper engaging charming amusing witty touching madcap american south coming-of-age opposing personalities alcoholics anonymous chasing dreams obsession lust discovery
A young man living a sheltered life develops a crush on an ex-stripper and joins her Alcoholics Anonymous group just so he can be in the same room with her.
Drama
1993
100 Minutes
Booth
Eric Stoltz Jennifer Connelly Dermot Mulroney Dennis Hopper Harris Yulin Vincent Price William H. Macy
A New York newsman (Eric Stoltz) falls for the woman (Jennifer Connelly) behind a society murder in this adaptation of the Keith Reddin play.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2005
92 Minutes
Senator Finistirre
Aaron Eckhart Maria Bello Cameron Bright Adam Brody Sam Elliott Katie Holmes David Koechner William H. Macy J.K. Simmons Robert Duvall Kim Dickens
lobbyist reporter son senator mother cheeky hedonistic playful washington, d.c. united states immorality satire lying parenthood redemption tobacco fall transformation discovery 2000s
Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year old son.
Drama
USA
1999
188 Minutes
Donnie Smith (Quiz Kid)
Jason Robards Julianne Moore Tom Cruise Philip Seymour Hoffman John C. Reilly Melora Walters Jeremy Blackman Michael Bowen William H. Macy Philip Baker Hall Melinda Dillon
father wife son genius host caretaker engaging endearing san fernando valley california death estrangement family guilt suicide attempt father/son relationship pursuit transformation 1990s
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
Drama
USA
1997
152 Minutes
Little Bill
Mark Wahlberg Burt Reynolds Julianne Moore John C. Reilly Don Cheadle Heather Graham Luis Guzman Philip Seymour Hoffman William H. Macy Alfred Molina Philip Baker Hall
porn star filmmaker mother husband wife creative unrestrained offbeat san fernando valley nightclub mansion las vegas california ambition fame addiction show business pornography infidelity rise
Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.
Romance
USA
1993
98 Minutes
Randy Burch
Johnny Depp Mary Stuart Masterson Aidan Quinn Julianne Moore Oliver Platt CCH Pounder Dan Hedaya Joe Grifasi William H. Macy Eileen Ryan
repairman mentally challenged loner waitress brother sister endearing offbeat amusing small town family home hospital mental illness romance nonconformity love rescue 1990s
A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
Mystery & Thriller
France|Poland|USA
2006
179 Minutes
Laura Dern Jeremy Irons Harry Dean Stanton Justin Theroux Terryn Westbrook Julia Ormond Peter J. Lucas Grace Zabriskie Ian Abercrombie Diane Ladd William H. Macy
actress actor director prostitute neighbor phantom creepy unrestrained creative movie set los angeles street apartment backstage murder filmmaking psychology hypnosis curse escape
As an actress begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, her world becomes nightmarish and surreal.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1997
97 Minutes
Dustin Hoffman Robert De Niro Anne Heche Woody Harrelson Denis Leary Willie Nelson Andrea Martin Michael Belson Suzanne Cryer John Michael Higgins Suzie Plakson
spin doctor producer songwriter designer convict adviser crafty amusing washington, d.c. hollywood, calif. mansion soundstage scandal deception war politics media quest fall 1990s
Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.