11 Movies Starring Jon Favreau

Rudy

Rudy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-10-22

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (39282 Reviews)

Director:

David Anspaugh

Fullplot:

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

Swingers

Swingers

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-04-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (61161 Reviews)

Director:

Doug Liman

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

This is a story about Mike, a guy who left his girl in New York when he came to LA to be a star. It's been six months since his girlfriend left him and he's not doing so good. So, his pal and some other friends try and get him back in the social scene and forget about his 6 year relationship.

Very Bad Things

Very Bad Things

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1998-11-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (38031 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Berg

Fullplot:

A group of friends head to Las Vegas for a bachelor party.. only things go wrong and a woman is killed. Soon, the bodies are piling up and the friends find themselves turning against one another as the coverup builds.

Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-05-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Canada

Runtime:

99 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (807 Reviews)

Director:

Charles Winkler

Cast:

Writer:

William Nack (article)

Larry Golin (story)

Larry Golin (teleplay)

Charles Winkler (teleplay)

Dick Beebe (teleplay)

Fullplot:

Jon Favreau stars in this bio-pic about the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, Rocky Marciano.

Made

Made

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-08-31

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (14565 Reviews)

Director:

Jon Favreau

Fullplot:

Bobby is a struggling boxer and bodyguard for his stripper girlfriend. But he hates his work and wants to move up. So he agrees to go to New York City for his boss to help in the delivery for a money laundering scheme. His partner in crime is his best friend Ricky, an obnoxious loudmouth who has seen one too many mafia movies. Bobby tries to keep it cool and get the job done, but Ricky's antics threaten to blow the entire situation.

Love & Sex

Love & Sex

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-07-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

82 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (4614 Reviews)

Director:

Valerie Breiman

Fullplot:

When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead, and to do so by the end of the day. This gets Kate thinking back over her own various experiences, and to wondering if she is in much of a position to write on the subject.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-09-17

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

UK, France, USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (48979 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Adam Brooks

Jennifer Flackett

Mark Levin

Fullplot:

Peter Colt, an English tennis player in his thirties whose ranking slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy but all but close family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions, bravely exchanges jokes with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl, in a similar position, but feels it's about time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter coming men (or boys) and intends, after a last Wimbledon, to take a job with the prestigious tennis club instead. Just then, by accident, he bumps into Lizzie Bradbury, the American rising star of female tennis, falls in love with her and finds her interest in him changes his entire perception, even gives him the strength to win again. But where will it lead them, especially when her overprotective father-manager Dennis Bradbury proves determined to nip their relationship in the bud, believing it detrimental to her career?

Couples Retreat

Couples Retreat

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-10-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

113 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.5 (78766 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Jon Favreau

Vince Vaughn

Dana Fox

Fullplot:

Dave and Ronnie, Jason and Cynthia, and Joey and Lucy are close. The group used to include Shane and Jennifer, but they divorced and she's gone. Jason and Cynthia announce that their marriage is in trouble, and they beg their friends (and Shane's young girlfriend) to join them on a couples' retreat, at the package rate, on a tropical island. The others reluctantly agree, planning to play while Jason and Cynthia work on their marriage with an island psychologist. To everyone's surprise, the package is inflexible: each couple must participate in the couples' exercises. Soon fault lines appear in all four relationships. What's in store for each couple?

Identity Thief

Identity Thief

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-02-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.7 (88035 Reviews)

Director:

Seth Gordon

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Craig Mazin (screenplay)

Jerry Eeten (story)

Craig Mazin (story)

Fullplot:

Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman) gets a nice call confirming his name and other identifying information. The next thing he knows, a spa in Florida is reminding him of his appointment and his credit cards are maxed out. With his identity stolen, Sandy leaves his wife, kids and job to literally bring the thief to justice in Colorado. Keeping tabs on the other Sandy (Melissa McCarthy) and run-ins with bounty hunters is harder than he was expecting, and ultimately the cross-country trip is going to find both Sandys learning life tips from one another.

Chef

Chef

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-05-30

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (114046 Reviews)

Director:

Jon Favreau

Fullplot:

Carl Casper is an acclaimed chef with a family life that seems as decaying as his artistic freedom. Those frustrations boil over into a raucous viral-videoed public confrontation against a restaurant critic who panned his cooking of food that his boss ordered him to make against his instincts. Now with his career ruined, Carl's ex-wife offers an unorthodox solution in Miami: refit an old food truck to offer quality cooking on his own terms. Now with his young son, Percy, and old colleague, Martin, helping, Carl takes a working trip across America with that truck to rediscover his gastronomic passion. With Percy's tech savvy and Martin's enthusiasm, Carl finds that he is creating a traveling sensation on the way home. In doing so, Carl discovers he is serving up more than simply food, but also a deeper connection with his life and his family that is truly delicious in its own way.

Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-04-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (442 Reviews)

Director:

Kevin Pollak

Cast:

Writer:

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

John Vorhaus

John Vorhaus

Fullplot:

Over fifty very famous American and Canadian funny people (filmmakers, writers, actors and comedians) share life and professional journeys and insights, in an effort to shed light on the thesis: Do you have to be miserable to be funny?

Become a Movie Insider

Join our mailing list and get access to expert analysis, trivia, and recommendations that will elevate your movie-watching experience.

View our privacy policy.