Cast: Joanna Kerns

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Joanna Kerns. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Girl, Interrupted

1999 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction James Mangold

Cast Winona Ryder · Angelina Jolie · Clea Duvall · Brittany Murphy

Synopsis Girl, Interrupted (1999) follows Susanna, a young woman who is admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a series of troubling events, including delusions and a suspected suicide attempt involving aspirin and vodka. She is sent to Claymoore, a private mental...

6.6

20K votes

6.6

20K votes

Coma

1978 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Michael Crichton

Cast Michael Douglas · Geneviève Bujold · Richard Widmark · Ed Harris

Synopsis Coma (1978) unfolds a chilling tale of medical mystery and intrigue at Boston General Hospital. Dr. Susan Wheeler, portrayed by Genevieve Bujold, becomes alarmed when her friend Nancy undergoes a routine procedure and inexplicably falls into a coma. Wheeler's investigation...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

All Over the Guy

2001 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Julie Davis

Cast Dan Bucatinsky · Richard Ruccolo · Doris Roberts · Michael Harris

Synopsis All Over the Guy (2001) is a modern romantic comedy that delves into the journey of discovering "the one" when that special someone is oblivious to their own significance. The film centers around two individuals in their twenties who are...

5.8

288 votes

5.8

288 votes

Direction Neal Marlens · John Tracy · John Pasquin · Jack Shea

Cast Kirk Cameron · Alan Thicke · Joanna Kerns · Tracey Gold

Synopsis Growing Pains (TV Series) (1985) is a beloved family sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 7 seasons and 166 episodes. The show follows the Seaver family, residing on Long Island, New York. The series kicks off with Dr....

5.8

16K votes

5.8

16K votes

Knocked Up

2007 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Judd Apatow

Cast Seth Rogen · Katherine Heigl · Leslie Mann · Paul Rudd

Synopsis Knocked Up (2007) follows the story of Allison Scott (Katherine Heigl), a promising entertainment journalist whose life takes an unexpected turn when a spontaneous night with laid-back Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) leads to an unplanned pregnancy. Allison, now faced with...

5.4

29K votes

5.4

29K votes

Direction Joanna Kerns

Cast Alan Thicke · Joanna Kerns · Kirk Cameron · Tracey Gold

Synopsis Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers (TV) (2004) follows the Seaver family as they face a significant turning point. The parents, eager to retire, decide to put their house on the market. However, their plans are met with resistance from...

4.8

27 votes

4.8

27 votes

Direction Terri Minsky · Ted Wass · Skip Collector · Jonathan Weiss

Cast Sara Rue · Eric Roberts · Sherri Shepherd · Andrea Parker

Synopsis Less Than Perfect (TV Series) (2002) is a sitcom that aired from 2002 to 2006, spanning four seasons and 81 episodes. The show centers around Sara Rue as Claudia Casey, a dedicated assistant to GNB Network news anchor Will Butler,...

4.4

199 votes

4.4

199 votes

Direction Larry Shaw

Cast Joanna Kerns · Christine Elise · Grant Show · Jessica Walter

Synopsis Mother Knows Best (TV) (1997) follows the story of Celeste Cooper, a high-society figure portrayed by Joanna Kerns, who embodies the archetype of an overbearing mother to an extreme degree. Celeste's influence extends beyond merely deciding when her daughter Laurel,...

4.0

88 votes

4.0

88 votes

Direction Alan Metter

Cast Alan Thicke · Joanna Kerns · Kirk Cameron · Tracey Gold

Synopsis The Growing Pains Movie (TV) (2000) brings back the beloved Seaver family from their popular television series. After the series finale, the family members went their separate ways: Jason, Maggie, Ben, and Chrissy relocated to Washington, while Mike remained to...

3.4

54 votes

3.4

54 votes

Ape (A*P*E)

1976 · Movie · 87 min. · South Korea

Direction Paul Leder

Cast Rod Arrants · Joanna Kerns · Alex Nicol · Lee Nak-hun

Synopsis Ape (A*P*E) (1976) follows the terrifying events that unfold when a colossal 36-foot gorilla, newly discovered and escaped from a freighter, wreaks havoc off the coast of Korea. Simultaneously, an American actress is in the midst of filming a movie...

3.2

63 votes

3.2

63 votes

Direction Gregory Goodell

Cast Hilary Swank · Joanna Kerns · Dan Lauria · Adam Hendershott

Synopsis Terror in the Family (TV) (1996) follows the tumultuous journey of rebellious teenager Deena, portrayed by Hilary Swank, as she navigates a strained relationship with her family. Her mother's struggle with alcoholism and her father's emotional detachment as a workaholic...

3.2

50 votes

3.2

50 votes

Emma's Wish (TV)

1998 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Mike Robe

Cast Joanna Kerns · Della Reese · Harley Jane Kozak · William R. Moses

Synopsis Emma's Wish (TV) (1998) follows the story of an elderly woman living in a retirement home who receives a mystical ring on her 75th birthday. This enchanted ring has the power to fulfill her deepest desire—to regain her youth. Upon...

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See Jane Run (TV)

1995 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction John Patterson

Cast Joanna Kerns · John Shea · Katy Boyer · Lee Garlington

Synopsis See Jane Run (TV) (1995) follows the harrowing journey of a woman who wakes up to a terrifying reality. She has no recollection of her own name, age, or even her appearance. Traumatized and bewildered, she roams the city streets,...

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Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Robert Urich · Joanna Kerns · David Barry Gray · Jay Underwood

Synopsis Blind Faith (TV Miniseries) (1990) unfolds in the quiet town of Toms River, New Jersey, where an insurance salesman makes a shocking allegation: his wife was brutally attacked and murdered at an isolated picnic spot. The narrative delves into the...

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Direction John Herzfeld

Cast Danny Aiello · William Baldwin · Joanna Kerns · Lara Flynn Boyle

Synopsis The Preppie Murder (TV) (1989) delves into the tragic tale of a young woman whose lifeless body was discovered under mysterious circumstances. Law enforcement initiates a thorough investigation, and the trail of evidence leads them to a man who was...

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Direction Karen Arthur

Cast Richard Crenna · Meredith Baxter · Pat Hingle · Frances Lee McCain

Synopsis The Rape of Richard Beck (TV) (1985) follows the story of a police officer, Richard Beck, portrayed by Richard Crenna, who initially holds a dismissive attitude towards rape victims, believing they somehow invite the assault. However, his perspective undergoes a...

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Not in My Family

1993 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Linda Otto

Cast Joanna Kerns · Michael Brandon · Shelley Hack · RIchard Gilliland

Synopsis Not in My Family (1993) follows a woman who, after giving birth to her first child, begins to experience peculiar sensations and fleeting memories from her childhood. She turns to her estranged sister for support and uncovers that these memories...

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Direction Andy Tennant

Cast Joanna Kerns · Bruce Davison · Joseph Mazzello · Jeremy Sisto

Synopsis Desperate Choices: To Save My Child (TV) (1992) follows the harrowing journey of a family as they grapple with a devastating diagnosis. A young girl is found to have leukemia, and her father and stepmother are faced with an agonizing...

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Street Justice

1987 · Movie · 93 min. · Canada

Direction Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Michael Ontkean · Joanna Kerns · Catherine Bach · J.D. Cannon

Synopsis Street Justice (1987) follows the gripping tale of a CIA operative who, after spending a dozen years in captivity, manages to break free and makes his way back to his hometown in New Jersey. Upon his return, he discovers that...

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