Directed by Lasse Hallstr_m. With Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins and Keith Robinson. Categories: Drama, Romance, War. Year: 2010.
Richard Jenkins in Dear John
After finding a CD containing the memoirs of ex-CIA agent Ozzie Cox (John Malkovich) in the gym where they work, Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt) and Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) formulate a harebrained scheme to blackmail him. Even though the disc contains sensitive data about previous CIA indescretions, Cox, bitter and disgruntled, doesn't simply give in to their demands and sets out to recover his memoirs on his own terms. Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney), a federal marshal who is sleeping with Cox's estranged wife (Tilda Swinton), becomes entangled in the increasingly sticky situation when he witnesses Chad attempting to break into his home. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. With J.K. Simmons and Richard Jenkins. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2008.
Richard Jenkins in Burn After Reading
Brennan (Will Ferrell) and Dale (John C. Reilly), two immature, lazy, middle-aged children, have just become step brothers, and neither one is happy about it. Intent on expressing their displeasure over their new living arrangements and asserting their dominance, the pair face off in an all out battle for supremacy. But, when their antics threaten to split their parents (Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins) apart, Brennan and Dale are forced to team up and find common ground in order to execute an insane plan to keep their family together. Directed by Adam McKay. With Adam Scott and Kathryn Hahn. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Richard Jenkins in Step Brothers
Despereaux (Matthew Broderick), a tiny mouse with big ears and an even bigger heart, refuses to accept life as a mere mouse, learning how to read and befriending a beautiful princess named Pea (Emma Watson). Banished from Mouseworld for his unconventional ways, Depereaux sets out to rescue Princess Pea when he learns that she has been kidnapped by Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman), a rat whose affections the princess earlier dismissed. Inspired by stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens, Depereaux finds the courage to become a legendary hero. Directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen. With Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci and Sigourney Weaver. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Richard Jenkins in The Tale of Despereaux
When Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins), a widowed economics professor, travels to New York for a conference, he is surprised to discover that a young couple has been living in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman), a Syrian man, and Zainab (Danai Jekesai Gurira), his Senegalese girlfriend, are illegal immigrants with nowhere else to go. Reluctantly, Walter allows them to stay, and eventually forms a close bond with Tarek, as the young man teaches him how to play the hand drum. After Tarek is arrested in the subway and held for deportation, Walter is compelled by his renewed passion for life and sense of purpose to help his new friend through his desperate situation. Directed by Thomas McCarthy. With Hiam Abbass. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2007.
Richard Jenkins in The Visitor
When Dick's (Jim Carrey) bosses are involved in an Enron-like scandal, he and his wife, Jane (Téa Leoni), are faced with the prospect of losing everything. Playing by the rules has left Dick broke and nearly homeless, so he decides that if stealing was good enough for them, then it's good enough for him. After embarking on a series of hilarious capers, Dick and Jane have a change of heart after a brush with the law and jump at an opportunity to teach big business a lesson. Directed by Dean Parisot. With Alec Baldwin. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2005.
Richard Jenkins in Fun with Dick and Jane
After becoming engaged to her boyfriend Jeff (Mark Ruffalo), Sarah Huttington (Jennifer Aniston) travels home to Pasadena for her sister Annie's (Mena Suvari) wedding. Unsure about her new engagement and the direction of her career, Sarah's life is further complicated when she learns that her mother (Jennifer Bini Taylor) and grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) may have been the inspiration for the novel The Graduate. To learn the truth, Sarah tracks down Beau Burroughs (Kevin Costner), who she believes might be her father. But, when she learns that isn't the case, she ends up falling in love with him, adding another chapter to this timeless love story. Directed by Rob Reiner. With Richard Jenkins, Christopher McDonald, Mike Vogel and Kathy Bates. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Richard Jenkins in Rumor Has It...
Prominent LA divorce attorney Miles Massey (George Clooney) is bored with his own success and finds himself at a crossroads. Seeking a new challenge, he finds it in the form of Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Devastatingly beautiful, Marylin is the future ex-wife of Miles' client Rex Rexroth (Edward Herrmann). After Miles works his magic and leaves her without the settlement she had hoped for, Marylin concocts a scheme to get even, which includes marrying oil tycoon Howard Doyle (Billy Bob Thornton). Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer and Paul Adelstein. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Crime. Year:2003.
Richard Jenkins in Intolerable Cruelty
Randy (Matt Dillon) is a bartender at McCool's, a popular bar with a strange crowd. When the beautiful and mysterious Jewel (Liv Tyler) walks through the door, he has no idea what a terror she will become. Sexy, twisted and demanding, Jewel has Randy's cousin Carl (Paul Reiser) and a detective (John Goodman) wrapped around her finger, even as she is investigated for murder. Directed by Harald Zwart. With Mary Jo Smith, Michael Douglas, Reba McEntire, Helen Hunt. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2001.
Richard Jenkins in One Night at McCool's
Charlie Baileygates (Jim Carrey) is a helpful Rhode Island state trooper, a loving father and an all-around good guy. The only problem is that he has a split personality and at a moment's notice he can turn into Hank, a maniacal, aggressive bullie. Assigned to escort an alleged fugitive named Irene (Renée Zellweger) to upstate New York, Charlie struggles to keep Hank under control and does his best to win over Irene's heart. Directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. With Anthony Anderson, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins and Robert Forster. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2000.
Richard Jenkins in Me, Myself & Irene
Alexandra Medford (Cher), Jane Spofford (Susan Sarandon) and Sukie Ridgemont (Michelle Pfeiffer) are three beautiful unmarried women living in a quiet New England town who are desperate for excitement. Things begin to change when the mysterious Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson) rolls into town and promises the women riches and power if they're willing to pay the price. Soon, the ladies realize that they must use their growing magical abilities to break Van Horne's control of their lives. Directed by George Miller. With Veronica Cartwright and Richard Jenkins. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Based on a Novel. Year: 1987.
Richard Jenkins in The Witches of Eastwick