When two misfits, Burt and Verona (John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph), learn they are about to become parents, they set off on a cross-country trip to help them decide where they should settle down. But things don't go as they hope: Burt's mother (Catherine O'Hara) casually tells them she and his father are moving to Europe and won't see much of their baby. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney play friends of Verona's who have very different parenting styles. Burt and Verona can't quite figure out how they'll make it work, but vow to keep trying. Directed by Sam Mendes. With Josh Hamilton and Jeff Daniels. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
John Krasinski in Away We Go
Based on a novel by David Foster Wallace, this film is about Sara (Julianne Nicholson), who is writing her doctoral dissertation on relationships. Through interviewing men, she hopes to discover what has gone wrong with her own relationships. Ryan (John Krasinski), her ex-boyfriend, is among her subjects. Ben Shenkman talks about what he says when he is alone with women, while Christopher Meloni tells how he met a woman crying at the airport. Dominic Cooper, Will Arnett, Chris Messina, Timothy Hutton and Joey Slotnick are among her other interviewees. Directed by John Krasinski. Year: 2009.
John Krasinski in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Meryl Streep plays a woman torn between her ex-husband (Alec Baldwin), who is now married to a younger woman (Lake Bell), and a close male friend (Steve Martin). Her grown children are confused over the possibility that their parents may reunite, but her ex's current wife is determined to stay with him and have a child. Directed by Nancy Meyers. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
John Krasinski in It's Complicated
In the early days of professional football, when the rules were more suggestion than law, Dodge Connolly (George Clooney), a brash, fast-talking all-star, sees the sports potential for greatness. But, when the league faces financial collapse, Dodge must convince Cater Rutherford (John Krasinski), an Ivy League war hero, to join his ragtag squad, or watch his dream die. After Carter becomes a national sensation, young reporter Lexi Littleton (Renée Zellweger) enters the picture intent on uncovering the truth about his past. Both Dodge and Carter fall for the beautiful journalist, and the two become off the field rivals as the sport they love becomes an American obsession. Directed by George Clooney. With Stephen Root, Wayne Duvall, Jonathan Pryce and Peter Gerety. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 2008.
John Krasinski in Leatherheads
Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) and Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) meet in Starbucks, fall in love and decide to tie the knot. Everything is going according to plan until Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) steps in. The Reverend puts Sadie and Ben through a grueling, unconventional marriage preparation course, putting their relationship to the ultimate test. Directed by Ken Kwapis. With Christine Taylor, Eric Christian Olsen and Josh Flitter. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
John Krasinski in License to Wed
When King Harold (John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek (Mike Myers) must find his rightful heir or be forced to take the throne himself. So, with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek sets out to find a rebellious young man named Artie (Justin Timberlake). While Shrek is away, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and a group of royal heroines must defend the throne from the jilted Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his army of fairy tale villains. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. With Julie Andrews, Amy Sedaris, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
John Krasinski in Shrek the Third