When God gets tired of humans, all humanity will be wiped out. But an archangel (Paul Bettany) comes to earth to save a waitress (Adrianne Palicki) who is pregnant with a child that is humanity's last hope. A group of diner patrons (Dennis Quaid, Kate Walsh, Charles S. Dutton and Tyrese Gibson) band together to help the archangel and save the world, but it's a tough fight. Directed by Scott Stewart. With Willa Holland, Kevin Durand, Doug Jones, and Lucas Black. Categories: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2010.
Dennis Quaid in Legion
Dennis Quaid stars as the head of a secret army unit that fights terrorism. Based on the popular animated television series, it tells the story of the unit's fight against a shadowy crime organization headed by a Scottish arms dealer (Christopher Eccleston). Sienna Miller and Rachel Nichols are among the well-toned crime fighters. Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Dennis Quaid in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Two astronauts aboard a spaceship awaken from hypersleep, not knowing who they are or what their mission is. Bower (Ben Foster) explores the inner regions of the ship to try to discover what is happening, while Payton (Dennis Quaid) stays behind and tries to make contact with someone on Earth. As the two struggle with their goals, they realize that they are not alone and that someone or something on the ship is trying to kill them. Can they be the last survivors of humanity? Directed by Christian Alvart. With Cam Gigandet and Antje Traue. Categories: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009
Dennis Quaid in Pandorum
Ernie Davis (Clancy Brown), a two-time All-American running back at Syracuse who led his team to the national championship in 1960, becomes the first black player to win the prestigous Heisman Trophy. Raised in poverty, Davis overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to become one of the greatest players in college football history. Under the guidance of his bull-headed coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis refuses to be limited by the racist rules of the day, and eventually goes on to become the first pick in the NFL draft. Directed by Gary Fleder. With Clancy Brown, Charles S. Dutton and Omar Benson Miller. Categories: Biography, Drama, Sports, Based on a True Story. Year: 2008.
Dennis Quaid in The Express
Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a brilliant, self-absorbed professor of Victorian literature, has lost the passion in his life after becoming a widower. His teenaged daughter, Venessa (Ellen Page), a motivated, overachiever, intends to follow in her father's all work and no play footsteps. But, when Lawrence ends up in the hospital, his adopted, freeloading brother Chuck (Thomas Haden Church) moves in and shakes up their boring lives. And, after being released from the hospital, Lawrence makes a connection with a former student, Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), who helps reawaken his emotional coma. Directed by Noam Murro. With Ashton Holmes and Camille Mana. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Dennis Quaid in Smart People
Moments after his arrival in Spain for a global anti-terrorism summit, US President Henry Ashton (William Hurt) is shot twice as he steps to the podium to deliver a speech. The events leading up to the assassination attempt and the chaos that follows are shown from eight different perspectives, including that of two secret service agents (Matthew Fox and Dennis Quaid), an American tourist (Forest Whitaker) and a TV news producer (Sigourney Weaver). As each point of view unfolds, it becomes apparent that the assassination attempt is more than what it seems and the President may still be alive. Directed by Pete Travis. With Zoe Saldana. Categories: Drama, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Dennis Quaid in Vantage Point
Midwestern teenager Sally Kendoo (Mandy Moore) seems to be the favorite for the extremely popular television singing contest, "American Dreamz." When polls reveal that more Americans vote to determine the shows winner than in the presidential election, incumbent U.S. President Joseph Staton (Dennis Quaid) is convinced by his Chief of Staff (Willem Dafoe) and the show's host Martin Tweed (Hugh Grant) to become a guest judge and boost his popularity. Directed by Paul Weitz. With Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Marcia Gay Harden and John Cho. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 2006.
Dennis Quaid in American Dreamz
When Admiral Frank Beardsley (Dennis Quaid), a strict widower with eight children, marries his high school sweetheart Helen (Rene Russo), a free-spirited fashion designer with ten children of her own, the sheer size of their new fmaily is enough to give them a headache. But, when the two sets of children begin to clash, a giant turf war begins, pitting brother against brother and sister against sister. To make the marriage work, Frank and Helen will have to find a way to make peace between the warring factions before their house is torn apart. Directed by Raja Gosnell. With Sean Faris, Drake Bell, Rip Torn and David Koechner. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
Dennis Quaid in Yours, Mine and Ours
Climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) works to save the world from the effects of global warming while also trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York City. As super storms begin to appear across the globe, it becomes evident that the earth is entering its next ice age and humanities only hope is to head south. Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum and Ian Holm. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Dennis Quaid in The Day After Tomorrow
Working to intercept drug shipments along the border, Mexican policeman Javier Rodriguez (Benicio Del Toro) and his partner are caught between their jobs and the temptation of power and money. Back in the US, Judge Robert Wakefield (Michael Douglas) is named as the new drug czar. As he prepares to supervise the country's task forces and partner with Mexico, he must deal with his increasingly drug-addicted teenage daughter Caroline (Erika Christensen). Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Catherine Zeta-Jones, Don Cheadle, Luis Guzmán and Topher Grace. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2000.
Dennis Quaid in Traffic
Cap Rooney (Dennis Quaid) is a football legend and a star quarterback at the top of his game. When a damaging hit forces Rooney to the sidelines, coach Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) has to find a replacement. Backup Willie Beaman (Jamie Foxx), a benchwarmer with one last chance to prove himself, gets the nod, but his performance and attitude threaten to destroy the team. Off the field, D'Amato must contend with new owner Christina Pagniacci (Cameron Diaz), who blames the old school coach for the teams lack of success. Directed by Oliver Stone. With James Woods, Matthew Modine and LL Cool J. Categories: Drama, Sports. Year: 1999.
Dennis Quaid in Any Given Sunday