13 Movies Starring Geena Davis

The Fly

The Fly

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-08-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, UK, Canada

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (107153 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

George Langelaan (short story)

Charles Edward Pogue (screenplay)

David Cronenberg (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist attempts to woo investigative journalist Veronica Quaife by offering her a scoop on his latest research in the field of matter transportation, which against all the expectations of the scientific establishment have proved successful. Up to a point. Brundle thinks he has ironed out the last problem when he successfully transports a living creature, but when he attempts to teleport himself a fly enters one of the transmission booths, and Brundle finds he is a changed man. This Science-Gone-Mad film is the source of the quotable quote "Be afraid. Be very afraid."

The Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-01-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

121 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (11648 Reviews)

Director:

Lawrence Kasdan

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Anne Tyler (book)

Frank Galati (screenplay)

Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay)

Fullplot:

After the death of his son, Macon Leary, a travel writer, seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife, seems to be having trouble too, and thinks it would be best if the two would just split up. After the break up, Macon meets a strange outgoing woman, who seems to bring him back down to earth. After starting a relationship with the outgoing woman, Macon's wife seems to think that their marriage is still worth a try. Macon is then forced to deal many decisions

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-03-30

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (170471 Reviews)

Director:

Tim Burton

Cast:

Writer:

Michael McDowell (story)

Larry Wilson (story)

Michael McDowell (screenplay)

Warren Skaaren (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Adam and Barbara are a normal couple...who happen to be dead. They have given their precious time to decorate the house and make it their own, but unfortunately a family is moving in, and not quietly. Adam and Barbara try to scare them out, but ends up becoming the main attraction to the money making family. They call upon Beetlejuice to help, but Beetlejuice has more in mind than just helping.

Earth Girls Are Easy

Earth Girls Are Easy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-05-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.2 (15616 Reviews)

Director:

Julien Temple

Cast:

Writer:

Julie Brown

Charlie Coffey

Terrence E. McNally

Fullplot:

Trio of fuzzy (and funny) aliens crash land in Valerie's pool-- putting a decided damper on her future wedding plans to cheating Dr. Ted Gallagher. Action interrupted by musical numbers--an MTV musical comedy.

Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-05-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, France

Runtime:

130 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (92798 Reviews)

Director:

Ridley Scott

Fullplot:

Louise is working in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV. One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey, however, turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma. They decide to go to Mexico, but soon they are hunted by American police.

A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-07-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

128 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (66350 Reviews)

Director:

Penny Marshall

Cast:

Writer:

Kim Wilson (story)

Kelly Candaele (story)

Lowell Ganz (screenplay)

Babaloo Mandel (screenplay)

Fullplot:

During World War II when all the men are fighting the war, most of the jobs that were left vacant because of their absence were filled in by women. The owners of the baseball teams, not wanting baseball to be dormant indefinitely, decide to form teams with women. So scouts are sent all over the country to find women players. One of the scouts, passes through Oregon and finds a woman named Dottie Hinson, who is incredible. He approaches her and asks her to try out but she's not interested. However, her sister, Kit who wants to get out of Oregon, offers to go. But he agrees only if she can get her sister to go. When they try out, they're chosen and are on the same team. Jimmy Dugan, a former player, who's now a drunk, is the team manager. But he doesn't feel as if it's a real job so he drinks and is not exactly doing his job. So Dottie steps up. After a few months when it appears the girls are not garnering any attention, the league is facing closure till Dottie does something that grabs attention. And it isn't long Dottie is the star of the team and Kit feels like she's living in her shadow.

Angie

Angie

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-03-04

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (1726 Reviews)

Director:

Martha Coolidge

Cast:

Writer:

Avra Wing (novel)

Todd Graff (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Angie lives in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, N.Y. and dreams of a better life than everyone she knows. When she finds that she is pregnant by her boyfriend Vinnie, she decides that she will have the baby, but not Vinnie as a husband. This turns the entire neighborhood upside down and starts her on a journey of self discovery. This journey includes her family, a new lover and her life. Even her best friend Tina has trouble understanding Angie.

Cutthroat Island

Cutthroat Island

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-12-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, France, Italy, Germany

Runtime:

124 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (19865 Reviews)

Director:

Renny Harlin

Cast:

Writer:

Michael Frost Beckner (story)

James Gorman (story)

Bruce A. Evans (story)

Raynold Gideon (story)

Robert King (screenplay)

Marc Norman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her piratical raids.

The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-10-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

121 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (56952 Reviews)

Director:

Renny Harlin

Fullplot:

Samantha Caine, suburban homemaker, is the ideal mom to her 8 year old daughter Caitlin. She lives in Honesdale, PA, has a job teaching school and makes the best Rice Krispie treats in town. But when she receives a bump on her head, she begins to remember small parts of her previous life as a lethal, top-secret agent. Her old chums in the Chapter are now out to kill her so she enlists the help of a cheap detective named Mitch. As Samantha remembers more and more of her previous life, she becomes deadlier and more resourceful. Both Mitch and Charly proceed to do the killing thing, the bleeding thing and the shooting thing.

Stuart Little

Stuart Little

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-12-17

Languages:

English, Dutch

Countries:

Germany, USA

Runtime:

84 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (84836 Reviews)

Director:

Rob Minkoff

Cast:

Writer:

E.B. White (book)

M. Night Shyamalan (screenplay)

Greg Brooker (screenplay)

Fullplot:

When the Littles go to an orphanage to adopt a new family member, their son, George, insists on a little brother as opposed to a big one. His request is honored more literally than he ever imagined when a charming young mouse named Stuart is chosen. While George is disappointed and initially unwelcoming to his new brother, the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic at the prospect of having a mouse as his "master" and plots to get rid of him. Against these difficulties, Stuart resolves to face them with as much pluck, love and courage as he can muster. In doing so, he shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages.

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-07-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

77 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (32443 Reviews)

Director:

Rob Minkoff

Cast:

Writer:

E.B. White (characters from the book "Stuart Little")

Douglas Wick (story)

Bruce Joel Rubin (story)

Bruce Joel Rubin (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Stuart's mother is being over-protective of him, especially when he narrowly escapes injury in a soccer game. His big brother George has also made a new friend, Will, so Stuart is feeing lonely. Stuart rescues a canary, Margalo, from a falcon; she moves in with the Littles. One day, Margalo is nowhere to be found, so Stuart and Snowbell set out across the city to find her while George covers for Stuart (the first time he's had to lie).

Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-04-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia, UK

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (2269 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

There are dysfunctional families... and then there are the Conways. After a family tragedy, 15-year-old Billy Conway has become the de facto glue between his bitter mom, distant brother, and stoic dad. But when Billy starts to act out, everything changes for him and his family.

Me Him Her

Me Him Her

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-06-05

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (32 Reviews)

Director:

Max Landis

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

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