Cast: Jeff Daniels

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Mia Farrow · Jeff Daniels · Danny Aiello · Dianne Wiest

Synopsis The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is set during the Great Depression, where Cecilia, a hardworking waitress in New Jersey, finds solace in the cinema to escape her dreary life with her idle husband. Her favorite film, "The Purple Rose...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Cast Patricia Clarkson · Jeff Daniels · Mary-Louise Parker · Keri Russell

Synopsis Hemingway (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the meticulous journey of Ernest Hemingway as he crafted some of the most influential pieces of American literature. This three-episode series, which debuted on April 5 on PBS, offers an in-depth look at the...

Direction Greg Mottola

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom: We Just Decided To - Pilot Episode (TV) (2012) follows the aftermath of a public outburst by renowned news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels), who returns to his job to discover that many of his team members are...

Direction Scott Frank

Cast Jack O'Connell · Michelle Dockery · Jeff Daniels · Sam Waterston

Synopsis Godless (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a gripping tale set in the untamed American West of the 1880s. The story revolves around Frank Griffin, a notorious outlaw who is relentlessly pursuing Roy Goode, his former partner turned adversary. Roy seeks refuge...

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alan Poul · Greg Mottola · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom (TV Series) (2012) offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of a nightly cable news program. The narrative revolves around a seasoned network anchor (Jeff Daniels) and his newly appointed executive producer (Emily Mortimer), along with a...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Mia Farrow · Dianne Wiest · Seth Green · Julie Kavner

Synopsis Radio Days (1987) transports viewers to the 1940s, the golden era of radio, where an eccentric working-class family from New York City finds solace and entertainment through their beloved radio set. The family's daily routine is filled with a rich...

Direction Ian Bonhôte · Peter Ettedgui

Cast Christopher Reeve · Robin Williams · Dana Reeve · Glenn Close

Synopsis Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) delves into the extraordinary life of Christopher Reeve, a renowned actor who gained global fame. In 1995, his life took a dramatic turn when a severe horseback riding accident resulted in paralysis from the...

Direction Dan Futterman · Alex Gibney · Lawrence Wright · Craig Zisk

Cast Jeff Daniels · Tahar Rahim · Peter Sarsgaard · Wrenn Schmidt

Synopsis The Looming Tower (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping 10-episode series adapted from Lawrence Wright's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, which delves into the internal conflicts between the FBI and CIA in the years preceding the 9/11 attacks. Jeff Daniels takes the...

Direction Stephen Daldry

Cast Meryl Streep · Julianne Moore · Nicole Kidman · Ed Harris

Synopsis The Hours (2002) follows three women from different eras whose lives intersect through the pages of Virginia Woolf's seminal novel. In the 1950s, Laura Brown, a pregnant housewife, becomes captivated by "Mrs. Dalloway" while preparing for her husband's birthday party....

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Matt Damon · Jessica Chastain · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Jeff Daniels

Synopsis The Martian (2015) follows the gripping tale of Astronaut Mark Watney, who is left for dead during a perilous mission to the Red Planet. After a violent storm forces his crew to evacuate, Watney is presumed deceased and abandoned on...

Direction Milos Forman

Cast Howard E. Rollins Jr. · Moses Gunn · James Cagney · Brad Dourif

Synopsis Ragtime (1981) weaves a complex narrative inspired by E.L. Doctorow's celebrated novel, focusing on four distinct New York families at the dawn of the 20th century. Each family represents a different facet of American society during this transformative era, shedding...

Direction Gary Ross

Cast Tobey Maguire · Jeff Daniels · Reese Witherspoon · Joan Allen

Synopsis Pleasantville (1998) follows siblings David and Jennifer, who find themselves in a heated debate over their weekend TV viewing. David is eager to watch a marathon of his beloved 1950s sitcom, while Jennifer prefers MTV for a date. Their argument...

Direction James L. Brooks

Cast Debra Winger · Shirley MacLaine · Jack Nicholson · Danny DeVito

Synopsis Terms of Endearment (1983) explores the intricate and often tumultuous bond between a mother, played by Shirley MacLaine, and her daughter, portrayed by Debra Winger. The narrative spans three decades, chronicling their journey as they navigate the ups and downs...

Direction George Clooney

Cast David Strathairn · George Clooney · Robert Downey Jr. · Jeff Daniels

Synopsis Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) is set in 1953, during the formative years of television news broadcasting. The narrative revolves around Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) and his committed team, including co-producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney) and reporter Joseph...

Direction Ronald F. Maxwell

Cast Tom Berenger · Jeff Daniels · Martin Sheen · Sam Elliott

Synopsis Gettysburg (1993) unfolds the pivotal events of July 1, 1863, when over 150,000 soldiers converged on the battlefield that would become the turning point of the Civil War. These men, driven by honor and loyalty to their respective causes, fought...

Direction Kevin Macdonald

Cast Russell Crowe · Ben Affleck · Rachel McAdams · Robin Wright

Synopsis State of Play (2009) follows a group of tenacious investigative journalists who join forces with a seasoned police detective to unravel the murder of a congressman's secret lover. Set in Washington D.C., the story revolves around Cal McCaffrey (Russell Crowe),...

Direction Billy Ray

Cast Jeff Daniels · Brendan Gleeson · Kingsley Ben-Adir · Peter Coyote

Synopsis The Comey Rule (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a two-part television series that delves into the life and career of former FBI director James Comey, portrayed by Jeff Daniels. The narrative is adapted from Comey's memoir, "A Higher Loyalty," and offers...

Direction Douglas McGrath

Cast Toby Jones · Daniel Craig · Sandra Bullock · Sigourney Weaver

Synopsis Infamous (2006) follows Truman Capote as he becomes captivated by the chilling murder of a Kansas family on November 16, 1959. With no suspects initially, Capote, accompanied by his friend Harper Lee, ventures to the small town to explore the...

Direction Noah Baumbach

Cast Jeff Daniels · Laura Linney · Jesse Eisenberg · Owen Kline

Synopsis The Squid and the Whale (2005) is set in Park Slope, Brooklyn, in 1986. The story revolves around the Berkman family, particularly the two sons, Walt, a 16-year-old with a penchant for creative rationalization, and Frank, a 12-year-old with a...

Direction Rian Johnson

Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Bruce Willis · Emily Blunt · Pierce Gagnon

Synopsis Looper (2012) is set in the mid-21st century, where Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) works as a "looper," a professional assassin tasked with eliminating targets sent back in time from 30 years in the future. In a world where time travel is...