How Do You Know (
2010) | IMDb:
5.4
After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.
The Bucket List (
2007) | IMDb:
7.4
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest, with insight and humor.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Morgan Freeman
,
Sean Hayes
,
Beverly Todd
,
Alfonso Freeman
,
Destiny Brownridge
The Departed (
2006) | IMDb:
8.5
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Leonardo DiCaprio
,
Matt Damon
,
Mark Wahlberg
,
Vera Farmiga
,
Martin Sheen
Something's Gotta Give (
2003) | IMDb:
6.7
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Diane Keaton
,
Keanu Reeves
,
Frances McDormand
,
Amanda Peet
,
Jon Favreau
Directed by:
Nancy Meyers
Anger Management (
2003) | IMDb:
6.2
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell. But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.
About Schmidt (
2002) | IMDb:
7.2
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Kathy Bates
,
Hope Davis
,
Dermot Mulroney
,
June Squibb
,
Howard Hesseman
The Pledge (
2001) | IMDb:
6.8
A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Helen Mirren
,
Aaron Eckhart
,
Robin Wright
,
Sam Shepard
,
Benicio del Toro
Directed by:
Sean Penn
As Good as It Gets (
1997) | IMDb:
7.7
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Helen Hunt
,
Greg Kinnear
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Shirley Knight
,
Jesse James
Mars Attacks! (
1996) | IMDb:
6.4
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Glenn Close
,
Annette Bening
,
Pierce Brosnan
,
Danny DeVito
,
Martin Short
Blood and Wine (
1996) | IMDb:
6
A man who has failed as a father and husband commits a heist to make money for his fledging business, but things become complicated when his wife interferes.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Stephen Dorff
,
Jennifer Lopez
,
Judy Davis
,
Michael Caine
,
Harold Perrineau
Twister (
1996) | IMDb:
6.5
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
Wolf (
1994) | IMDb:
6.2
Aging publisher Will Randall is at the end of his rope when a younger co-worker snatches his job out from under his nose. But after being bitten by a wolf, Will suddenly finds himself full of youthful vigor. As he struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden, his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be turning into the creature that bit him.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Michelle Pfeiffer
,
James Spader
,
Kate Nelligan
,
Richard Jenkins
,
Christopher Plummer
Hoffa (
1992) | IMDb:
6.6
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Danny DeVito
,
Armand Assante
,
J.T. Walsh
,
John C. Reilly
,
Natalija Nogulich
A Few Good Men (
1992) | IMDb:
7.7
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
Batman (
1989) | IMDb:
7.5
Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.
Ironweed (
1987) | IMDb:
6.7
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Meryl Streep
,
Carroll Baker
,
Michael O'Keefe
,
Diane Venora
,
Fred Gwynne