The title character (Jeff Daniels) is a famous writer known as an expert on spirituality. But when it comes to his own life, he doesn't have a clue. Grouchy and lonely, he is forced out of his isolation when a bookstore owner contacts him. An overprotective single mother (Lauren Graham) discovers where he lives and comes begging for advice. As he is forced into contact with others, his view of the world changes. Directed by John Hindman. With Max Antisell and Lou Taylor Pucci. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
Lauren Graham in Arlen Faber
Morris (Matthew Perry) is a teacher living a dull, orderly life with his wife (Lauren Graham). But the calm is shattered when his younger brother, Jay (Ben Foster), and sister, Ida (Ginnifer Goodwin) appear. Morris raised his siblings more or less on his own, and both have turned out to be free-spirited risk-takers. They turn his world upside down, but Morris soon learns to embrace the changes they bring. Directed by Craig Lucas. With Hilary Swank. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Lauren Graham in Birds of America
In 1967, college professor Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear), a middle class father raising six kids with his wife Phyllis (Lauren Graham), invents a working prototype of the world's first intermittent windshield wiper. Succeeding where every automaker in the world has failed, Kearns believes his family will be financially secure for the rest of their lives. But, when the major auto manufacturers steal his invention and refuse to give him credit, Kearns begins a one man crusade to ensure that his life's work is acknowledged. Directed by Marc Abraham. With Dermot Mulroney, Alan Alda and Jake Abel. Categories: Drama, Biography. Year: 2008.
Lauren Graham in Flash of Genius
Daphne (Diane Keaton), an incredibly overbearing mother, fears that her youngest daughter, Milly (Mandy Moore), will make the same mistakes with love that she once did. Deciding to help Milly find the perfect man, Daphne creates an internet personal ad and proceeds to interview a series of eligible (and not-so-eligible) bachelors. During the course of her interview sessions, an intrigued eavesdropper, Johnny (Gabriel Macht), tries to persuade Daphne that he is right for her daughter. Assuming that Johnny is just a suave heartbreaker, she brushes him aside, favoring the more stable Jason (Tom Everett Scott) instead. But, when an old flame comes back into Daphne's life, she is foced to reasses her views and realizes that sometimes being a mom means letting go. Directed by Michael Lehmann. With Lauren Graham, Piper Perabo, Stephen Collins and Ty Panitz. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year:2007.
Lauren Graham in Because I Said So
After leaving the Buffalo TV station where he was tormented by rival Bruce Nolan, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) is elected as a congressman and moves to Washington D.C. But, just as he is getting started with his new job, God (Morgan Freeman) summons Evan to build an ark. As Evan is transformed into a modern day Noah, he must deal with the appearance of thousands of wild animals and explain his bizarre behavior to his family, friends and constituents. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Lauren Graham, Jonah Hill, Wanda Sykes, Ed Helms, John Michael Higgins and John Goodman. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Lauren Graham in Evan Almighty
Divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges) sets out to make his dreams of fortune and fame come true by producing an adult film starring the citizens of his small town. With the help of five friends, Andy convinces the town to take part in his "genius" idea. But, as the film rolls, Andy and his friends soon discover that adult film isn't child's play, and end up shooting a hilarious record of their bumpy misadventure through the land of porn. Directed by Michael Traeger. With Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, William Fichtner, Ted Danson, Patrick Fugit, Lauren Graham and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2005.
Lauren Graham in The Amateurs
After failing to protect a government scientist, Navy SEAL Shane Wolf (Vin Diesel) is tries to redeem himself by agreeing to protect the scientist's family. Forced to change diapers, cook dinner and drive five children to school, Wolf realizes that child care is his toughest mission yet. Directed by Adam Shankman. With Lauren Graham, Brittany Snow and Brad Garrett. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
Lauren Graham in The Pacifier
Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) and Marcus (Tony Cox) are two con men who disguise themselves as Santa and an elf in order to rob malls after hours on Christmas Eve. Drunk and foul-mouthed, Willie begins to undergo a change of heart when a persistent, wide-eyed child (Brett Kelly) welcomes him into his home, believing he is the real Santa. Doing good for once in his wretched life proves difficult for Wille, but in the end the Christmas spirit prevails. Directed by Terry Zwigoff. With Lauren Graham, Bernie Mac and John Ritter. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2003.
Lauren Graham in Bad Santa