Already on the verge of losing his job as a jingle writer, Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) travels to London for his daughter's (Liane Balaban) wedding only to learn that she has asked her stepfather (James Brolin) to walk her down the aisle. Leaving the reception to hide his devastation and make his flight home, Harvey heads to the airport and learns that he has missed his plane anyway. While trying to drown his sorrows at an airport bar, Harvey ends up striking up a conversation with Kate Walker (Emma Thompson), a 40-something workaholic who ends up reinvigorating his lust for life and helps him see what really matters. Directed by Joel Hopkins. With Kathy Baker and Eileen Atkins. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Kathy Baker in Last Chance Harvey
Five Californian women and one man start a book club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they make their way through each novel, the group begins to see connections between their own relationships and Austen's beloved romances. Directed by Robin Swicord. With Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Maggie Grace, Hugh Dancy and Jimmy Smits. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Kathy Baker in The Jane Austen Book Club
"Boss" Willie Stark (Sean Penn), an idealistic southern politician loosely based on Governor Huey Long of Louisiana, appeals to the common man to earn his place of power. But, Stark's victories have their price, eventually leading him to his downfall after being corrupted by the system. Directed by Steven Zaillian. With Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo and James Gandolfini. Categories: Drama. Year: 2006.
Kathy Baker in All the King's Men
Jenna (Jennifer Garner) is a 13-year-old girl who can’t wait to grow up and enjoy all the privileges that go along with being an adult. Less than popular, she spends most of her time with her best friend and neighbor, Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo). After an embarrassing 13th birthday, Jenna wishes to be all grown up, and wakes up the next day to discover that it's 2004 and she's a beautiful, successful 30-year-old woman. With Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
Kathy Baker in 13 Going on 30
In five separate stories, we witness the struggles and triumphs of a selection of women with wildly different backgrounds. Dr. Keener (Glenn Close) is trapped looking after her bedridden mother. Rebecca (Holly Hunter) realizes that most of her life is a masquerade. Rose (Kathy Baker) has her eyes set on an unusual lover-to-be. Christine (Calista Flockhart) suffers with as her lover wastes away from cancer. Finally, Kathy (Amy Brenneman) is a detective whose loneliness truly manifests after her sister Carol (Cameron Diaz) finds a partner. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia. With Matt Craven, Gregory Hines and Valeria Golino. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2000.
Kathy Baker in Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire) grows up in an orphanage and becomes a skilled physician under the tutelage of his mentor, Dr. Larch (Michael Caine). Desiring a life outside the only home he has ever known, Homer falls in love for the first time and faces difficult decisions force him to realize that he will never fully escape his past. Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Kieran Culkin and Erykah Badu. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1999.
Kathy Baker in The Cider House Rules
Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix) are two poor brothers who fall in love with the three aristocratic daughters of the formidable Lloyd Abbott (Will Patton). Shy and quiet, Doug longs for the heart of Pamela (Liv Tyler), a vivacious and popular girl who seems out of his league, while Jacey is much more calculating in his efforts. Seeing the pursuit as revenge for a patent Lloyd allegedly stole from the Holts' father, Jacey first targets the wild Eleanor (Jennifer Connelly) before turning his attention to the unhappily married Alice(Joanna Going). When Jacey's true motives are finally revealed, the honest romance that has developed between Doug and Pamela is put into jeopardy. Directed by Pat O'Connor. With Michael Sutton, Barbara Williams and Kathy Baker. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1997.
Kathy Baker in Inventing the Abbotts
After saving the life of crime boss Frank Milo (Bill Murray), Wayne "Mad Dog" Dobie (Robert De Niro), a timid crime scene investigator and amateur photographer, finds his life tuned upside down when Frank insists on being his friend. Offering Mad Dog the companionship of Glory (Uma Thurman), a beautful bartender in debt to her boss, Frank's kind gesture puts Wayne in a difficult position. As a cop, Mad Dog knows he can't accept Franks gift, but when he starts falling for Glory, Mad Dog finds out that Frank's friendship has its limits. Directed by John McNaughton. With David Caruso, Mike Starr and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1993.
Kathy Baker in Mad Dog and Glory
Peg (Dianne Wiest), a perky Avon lady, discovers Edward (Johnny Depp), a mad scientist's half-finished experiment, while making her daily rounds. When she attempts to bring Edward into her suburban world to live among her family and gossipy neighbors, the gentle, kind-hearted misfit struggles to understand a world he knows nothing about. Directed by Tim Burton. With Winona Ryder, Anthony Michael Hall, Alan Arkin, Vincent Price and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1990.
Kathy Baker in Edward Scissorhands