By the director of Spy Kids, this is a revenge fantasy about a boy who gets a bigger revenge against the bullies who torment him than he ever dreamed of. Jimmy Bennett plays Toe Thompson, a kid whose life changes when he picks up a rainbow-colored rock that is inhabited by creatures that can make his every wish come true. Soon, everything in town is a little different and Toe has to keep thinking of creative ways to use his new powers. Leslie Mann and Jon Cryer play his bewildered parents. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Trevor Gagnon, Zoe Webb, Jolie Vanier, Jake Short and Cambell Westmoreland. Categories: Family. Year: 2009.
William H. Macy in Shorts
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.
William H. Macy in The Tale of Despereaux
Four suburban wannabe bikers (Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy) set out on the open road and head west in search of the adventure that's missing from their everyday lives. Their trip eventually leads them to a New Mexico bar where they come across a biker gang named the Del Fuegos, who steal one of their bikes. Not to be disrespected, the group forms a plan to pay back the Del Fuegos and get their bike back. Directed by Walt Becker. With Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei and Jill Hennessy. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2007.
William H. Macy in Wild Hogs
An all-star cast appears in Bobby, which tells the stories of 22 people at the hotel where then-presidential candidate Robert Kennedy was assassinated in1968, on the day leading up to his murder. Lindsay Lohan plays a young woman about to marry a man (Elijah Wood) so that he won't be drafted to fight in Vietnam. Sharon Stone is a beautician at the hotel salon, while Demi Moore is an alcoholic singer. Shia LaBeouf plays a Kennedy staffer who goes on an LSD trip with a hippie pusher (Ashton Kutcher). Directed by Emilio Estevez. With Helen Hunt, Heather Graham, Martin Sheen, Freddy Rodríguez, Anthony Hopkins, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joshua Jackson, Christian Slater and Brian Geraghty. Categories: Drama. Year: 2006.
William H. Macy in Bobby
In an effort to help Babe Ruth (Brian Dennehy) and the Yankees win the 1932 World Series, Yankee Irving (Jake T. Austin) tries to recover the Babe's stolen bat and clear his smeared name. After discovering that the bat can talk, Yankee and his new pal must overcome staggering odds to complete their thousand-mile journey. Directed by Christopher Reeve. With Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy, Raven-Symoné, Richard Kind, Joe Torre, Rob Reiner and Mandy Patinkin. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Sports, Family. Year: 2006.
William H. Macy in Everyone's Hero
Matthew McConaughey is an adventurer who finds a coin he is sure comes from a cargo of treasure that was lost in the ocean during the Civil War. The treasure has ended up underneath the Saharan Desert. He persuades an archeologist (Penélope Cruz) and an old buddy of his (Steve Zahn) to help him track down the treasure, which will be worth a fortune. But they aren't the only ones after the gold, and they face enemies from all sides as they pursue the loot. Directed by Breck Eisner. With Lennie James, William H. Macy and Lambert Wilson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2005.
William H. Macy in Sahara
Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), the chief spokesman for Big Tobacco, can spin any story. With an answer for everything, Naylor makes his living defending the rights of smokers and cigarette companies who face increased scrutiny and a tidal wave of negative public opinion. With health nuts on the warpath and Senator Ortolan Finistirre (William H. Macy) pushing to require poison labels on packs of cigarettes, Nick goes on an all-out PR offensive. But, with Naylor's newfound notariety comes the need to explain his less than honorable actions to his son Joey (Cameron Bright). Directed by Jason Reitman. With Todd Louiso, J.K. Simmons, Rob Lowe, Adam Brody, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, Robert Duvall, Sam Elliott and Maria Bello. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2005.
William H. Macy in Thank You for Smoking
Ryan (Chris Evans) answers his cell phone and hears the voice of Jessica (Kim Basinger), a woman held hostage by a madman (Jason Statham) with a deadly agenda. Imprisoned and helpless, Jessica must rely on Ryan's long distance help as he struggles to keep her on the line and keep her alive. Directed by David R. Ellis. With Caroline Aaron and Jessica Biel. Categories: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2004.
William H. Macy in Cellular
In order to secure funding for his new research, Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) is persuaded by wealthy adventurer Paul Kirby (William H. Macy) and his wife, Amanda (Téa Leoni), to accompany them on an aerial tour of an island populated by cloned dinosaurs. When an accident leaves the party stranded on the island, Grant and company encounter new creatures and old enemies as they try to escape with their lives. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Laura Dern, Alessandro Nivola and Michael Jeter. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi. Year: 2001.
William H. Macy in Jurassic Park III
Nine people who share a connection to a children's game show find their lives intertwined during one random day in the San Fernando Valley. Through a series of chance encounters, coincidences and unforeseen drama, each experiences drastic changes in their lives before a strange and totally unexpected climax. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. With Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Robards, Melora Walters, Jeremy Blackman and Alfred Molina. Categories: Drama. Year: 1999.
William H. Macy in Magnolia
David (Tobey Maguire) is an unhappy teenager who finds escape through Pleasantville, a classic television show where nothing bad ever happens. After receiving a suspicious remote control from an unexpected repair man, David and his sister Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon) are transported into the black and white world of Pleasantville. As David attempts to fit in, Jennifer's wild-child behavior causes colorful changes in the town that threaten its entire existence. Directed by Gary Ross. With William H. Macy, Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels. Categories: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Year: 1998.
William H. Macy in Pleasantville
After a visit to Moscow, President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) becomes a hostage when Air Force One is taken over by neo-nationalists from Kazakhstan. Led by Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman), the terrorists take control of the aircraft and demand the release of their leader, General Radek. But, after previously declaring that the US doesn't negotiate with terrorists, President Marshal fights back to save his family and prevent an international incident. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. With Glenn Close and William H. Macy. Categories: Action, Thriller, Drama. Year: 1997.
William H. Macy in Air Force One
Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) is a handsome, uneducated teenager with a huge, natural gift. While working in the kitchen of a nightclub, he is discovered by John Horner (Burt Reynolds), a successful porn producer, who lures him into a promising career in the adult entertainment industry. But, after a rapid rise and fall and numerous attempts to leave the business behind, Eddie and the other actors form an unlikely family, with Horner acting as patriarch and starlet Amber Waves (Julianne Moore) the surrogate mother. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. With John C. Reilly, Heather Graham, Don Cheadle, Luis Guzmán, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina and Philip Baker Hall. Categories: Drama. Year: 1997.
William H. Macy in Boogie Nights
One of the president's top advisors (Robert De Niro) joins with a Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) and a PR agent (Anne Heche) to artificially create a war to take the attention away from the President's misdeeds. Directed by Barry Levinson. With Denis Leary and Willie Nelson. Categories: Politics, Comedy. Year: 1997.
William H. Macy in Wag the Dog
Benny (Aidan Quinn), a car mechanic, is devoted to caring for his mentally ill sister, Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson). She is a gifted artist but can't function in the outside world without his help. When Benny brings home Sam (Johnny Depp), a drifter he meets by chance, Sam and Joon are instantly drawn to each other. Sam is an eccentric guy who likes to imitate the famous silent movie comedian, Buster Keaton. While Benny has always wanted Joon to make friends of her own, he is concerned that she has fallen for Sam so quickly. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. With Joe Grifasi and Dan Hedaya. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1993.
William H. Macy in Benny & Joon