Cast: Jane Lynch

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


Direction Amy Sherman-Palladino · Daniel Palladino · Scott Ellis · Jamie Babbit

Cast Rachel Brosnahan · Alex Borstein · Tony Shalhoub · Marin Hinkle

Synopsis The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) (2017) is a captivating television series set in the vibrant and dynamic world of 1950s Manhattan. The story revolves around Miriam "Midge" Maisel, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, a former Upper West Side housewife who...

7.7

6K votes

7.7

6K votes

Manhunt: Unabomber (TV Miniseries)

2017 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Andrew Sodroski · Jim Clemente · Tony Gittelson · Greg Yaitanes

Cast Sam Worthington · Paul Bettany · Chris Noth · Jeremy Bobb

Synopsis Manhunt: Unabomber (TV Miniseries) (2017) delves into the intense and captivating true narrative of the FBI's pursuit of the Unabomber, a notorious serial bomber responsible for the highest number of fatalities. The series centers around FBI Agent and Criminal Profiler...

7.4

10K votes

7.4

10K votes

A Mighty Wind

2003 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Guest

Cast Catherine O'Hara · Christopher Guest · Eugene Levy · Michael McKean

Synopsis A Mighty Wind (2003) follows the story of a memorial concert organized by Jonathan Steinbloom to honor his late father, Irving Steinbloom, a renowned folk icon. The event brings together some of Irving's most beloved musicians for a night of...

6.7

595 votes

6.7

595 votes

Party Down (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Rob Thomas · John Enbom · Dan Etheridge · Paul Rudd

Cast Adam Scott · Ken Marino · Jane Lynch · Jennifer Coolidge

Synopsis Party Down (TV Series) (2009) follows a group of ambitious individuals who find themselves temporarily employed by a Los Angeles catering company while pursuing their true passions. The series spans two seasons and twenty episodes, chronicling the lives of these...

6.6

251 votes

6.6

251 votes

Glee (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 42 min. · United States

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Ian Brennan · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Cast Lea Michele · Cory Monteith · Dianna Agron · Chris Colfer

Synopsis Glee (TV Series) (2009) is a captivating musical drama that aired from 2009 to 2015, spanning 6 seasons and 121 episodes. The show centers around a dedicated and enthusiastic high school teacher who takes on the challenge of reviving the...

6.4

11K votes

6.4

11K votes

Inside Comedy (TV Series)

2012 · Documentary · 30 min. · United States

Direction David Steinberg

Cast David Steinberg · Judd Apatow · Mel Brooks · Steve Carell

Synopsis Inside Comedy (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating comedy series hosted by David Steinberg, offering an exclusive look into the minds of some of the most influential comedic talents from the past five decades. Through engaging interviews, the series delves...

6.3

47 votes

6.3

47 votes

To Russia with Love (TV)

2014 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Noam Gonick

Cast Jane Lynch · Johnny Weir · Ban Ki-moon · Jason Collins

Synopsis To Russia with Love (TV) (2014) delves into the complex situation surrounding the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where a controversial law prohibiting the "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors" was enacted in Russia. This documentary explores the dilemmas...

6.2

37 votes

6.2

37 votes

Best in Show

2000 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Guest

Cast Jennifer Coolidge · Christopher Guest · John Michael Higgins · Michael Hitchcock

Synopsis Best in Show (2000) follows a diverse group of eccentric pet owners as they prepare their prized canines for the prestigious Mayflower Kennel Club competition. The film humorously captures the antics of a yuppie couple, a fly fisherman, and a...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Direction Brad Silberling

Cast Jim Carrey · Liam Aiken · Emily Browning · Kara Hoffman

Synopsis Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2004) follows the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans as they navigate a series of unfortunate events after the tragic loss of their parents. The cunning and devious Count Olaf, portrayed by Jim Carrey,...

6.1

23K votes

6.1

23K votes

Two and a Half Men (TV Series)

2003 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Chuck Lorre · Lee Aronsohn · Gary Halvorson · Pamela Fryman

Cast Charlie Sheen · Jon Cryer · Ashton Kutcher · Angus T. Jones

Synopsis Two and a Half Men (TV Series) (2003) follows the chaotic and comedic life of a self-indulgent jingle writer whose carefree lifestyle is disrupted when his responsible brother and his 10-year-old son move into his Malibu beach house. The series...

6.1

37K votes

6.1

37K votes

The Hammer

2007 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Charles Herman-Wurmfeld

Cast Adam Carolla · Heather Juergensen · Oswaldo Castillo · Harold House Moore

Synopsis The Hammer (2007) follows Jerry Ferro, a man whose 40th birthday prompts a stark realization about his unfulfilled life. Once a promising amateur boxer, Jerry abandoned his career to avoid tarnishing his flawless record of mediocrity. He now drifts through...

5.8

30 votes

5.8

30 votes

Julie & Julia

2009 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Nora Ephron

Cast Amy Adams · Meryl Streep · Stanley Tucci · Chris Messina

Synopsis Julie & Julia (2009) follows the parallel journeys of two women, brought to life by Meryl Streep as Julia Child and Amy Adams as Julie Powell, in writer-director Nora Ephron's cinematic adaptation of two acclaimed memoirs: Powell's "Julie & Julia"...

5.7

11K votes

5.7

11K votes

Paul

2011 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Greg Mottola

Cast Simon Pegg · Nick Frost · Jane Lynch · Kristen Wiig

Synopsis Paul (2011) follows the escapades of two British enthusiasts of comic books who embark on a road trip across the United States. Their journey takes an extraordinary turn when they cross paths with an extraterrestrial being who has managed to...

5.7

20K votes

5.7

20K votes

8

2012 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Kevin Bacon · Matt Bomer · Campbell Brown · George Clooney

Synopsis 8 (2012) delves into the historic federal trial of California's Proposition 8, utilizing genuine court transcripts and personal interviews to present a compelling narrative. The film offers an in-depth look at the legal battle surrounding same-sex marriage, highlighting the arguments...

5.7

61 votes

5.7

61 votes

Direction Joel Gallen

Cast Roseanne · Jane Lynch · Carrie Fisher · Amy Schumer

Synopsis Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (TV) (2012) features Roseanne Barr taking center stage as the latest celebrity to face the comedic onslaught in this installment of the popular roast series. The show brings together a lineup of comedians and celebrities...

5.6

26 votes

5.6

26 votes

For Your Consideration

2006 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Guest

Cast Bob Balaban · Jennifer Coolidge · Christopher Guest · John Michael Higgins

Synopsis For Your Consideration (2006) follows the journey of three actors who discover that their roles in the film "Home for Purim," a period drama set in the mid-1940s American South, are garnering significant attention during the award season. As the...

5.5

422 votes

5.5

422 votes

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

2005 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Judd Apatow

Cast Steve Carell · Catherine Keener · Paul Rudd · Seth Rogen

Synopsis The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) follows the life of Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell), a 40-year-old man who has achieved a lot in his life. He has a comfortable job at an electronics superstore, a cozy apartment filled with action figures and...

5.5

31K votes

5.5

31K votes

Help Me Help You (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Linwood Boomer · Peter Lauer · Jason Ensler

Cast Ted Danson · Jere Burns · Charlie Finn · Jim Rash

Synopsis Help Me Help You (TV Series) (2006) is an American sitcom that debuted on September 26, 2006, and concluded on December 12, 2006. It initially aired at 9:30 PM on Tuesdays on ABC in the United States and on Global...

5.4

31 votes

5.4

31 votes

Role Models

2008 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction David Wain

Cast Paul Rudd · Seann William Scott · Christopher Mintz-Plasse · Elizabeth Banks

Synopsis Role Models (2008) follows the story of Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott), who are sales representatives for a popular energy drink. After a mishap involving a company vehicle, they find themselves in legal trouble and are ordered...

5.3

8K votes

5.3

8K votes

Smiley Face

2007 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Gregg Araki

Cast Anna Faris · John Krasinski · Roscoe Lee Browne · Danny Masterson

Synopsis Smiley Face (2007) follows the chaotic day of Jane, a college dropout and aspiring actress with a penchant for marijuana, as she navigates a series of misadventures. Jane's day starts with a packed schedule: an important audition, paying her electric...

5.2

642 votes

5.2

642 votes