Fearing deportation to Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) coerces her male assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Andrew agrees to the deal, but only if Margaret will accompany him to Alaska to meet his parents (Mary Steenburgen and Craig T. Nelson) and Grandma Annie (Betty White). Even with an immigration official on their trail and a surprise wedding in the works by Andrew's quirky family, Margaret and Andrew decide to stick to their plan no matter the consequences. Directed by Anne Fletcher. With Denis O'Hare, Malin Akerman, Oscar Nuñez and Aasif Mandvi. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.

Craig T. Nelson in The Proposal
After being stripped of their gold medals, rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) exploit a loophole to return to competitive ice skaking as a pairs team. Michaels is brash, crude and unapologetic, skating with flair, power and charisma. MacElroy is a sensitive artist whose skills have been developed in a strict, protected environment. Training with Coach (Craig T. Nelson), Chazz and Jimmy set out to learn new skills and train to perform a controversial manuever that might be the only way to defeat their main competition, the Van Waldenberg siblings (Amy Poehler and Will Arnett). Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck. With Jenna Fischer, William Fichtner, Nick Swardson, Luke Wilson and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Sports. Year: 2007.

Craig T. Nelson in Blades of Glory
At an annual Christmas gathering, Everett (Dermot Mulroney), the eldest son in the Stone Family, brings his uptight girlfriend (Sarah Jessica Parker) home to meet his parents, brothers and sisters. The family greets their visitor with a mix of awkwardness, confusion and hostility. Before the holiday is over, relationships unravel and secrets are revealed, but in the end the family's love for one another brings them together. Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson play the Stone parents. Directed by Thomas Bezucha. With Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams and Luke Wilson. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.

Craig T. Nelson in The Family Stone
Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) used to be the world's greatest superhero before being forced to enter the witness protection program. Now an insurance claims adjuster known simply as Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible has gotten out of shape and grown bored with his ordinary life. When a mysterious message summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment, Mr. Incredible jumps at the chance to get back in the action. But, when Syndrome (Jason Lee), a sinister new enemy, takes Mr. Incredible hostage, he will have to rely on his wife, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), their super kids, Dash (Spencer Fox) and Violet (Sarah Vowell), and his old buddy Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) to help save the day. Directed by Brad Bird. With Elizabeth Peña. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2004.

Craig T. Nelson in The Incredibles
Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) is a hotshot southern lawyer who heads to New York with his beautiful wife, Mary Ann (Charlize Theron), to join a prestigeous lawfirm. What he doesn't know is that his new boss (Al Pacino) hides a dark secret that gives him a powerful edge in the courtroom. As Kevin becomes consumed with life at the firm, Mary Ann begins to lose a grip on reality. And, when Kevin finally discovers the truth, it may be to late for redemption. With Charlize Theron. Directed by Taylor Hackford. Categories: Drama, Thriller, New York. Year: 1997.

Craig T. Nelson in The Devil's Advocate
In Cambodia, the militant Khmer Rouge is taking over and genocide has begun. New York Times journalist Sydney Shanberg (Sam Waterston) stays on after the American evacuation, showing the harrowing personal price of war and ambition with the help of his courageous assistant, Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor). Directed by Roland Joffé. With John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson and Spalding Gray. Categories: Drama, History, War. Year: 1984.

Craig T. Nelson in The Killing Fields