11 Movies Starring Zooey Deschanel

Abandon

Abandon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-10-18

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA, Germany, Canada

Runtime:

99 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.9 (7675 Reviews)

Director:

Stephen Gaghan

Fullplot:

A senior at an elite college, already under severe pressure to complete her thesis and land a prestigious job, must confront the sudden reappearance of her old boyfriend, after his two year, unexplained absence...

All the Real Girls

All the Real Girls

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-08-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (8957 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

David Gordon Green (story)

Paul Schneider (story)

David Gordon Green

Fullplot:

In a small Southern American town, Paul, who is known for having sexual relations with every girl in town, falls in love with his best friend's younger sister who is a virgin. Paul must try to prove to everyone that this time he is in love rather than in lust.

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-02-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, New Zealand

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (101140 Reviews)

Director:

Gabor Csupo

Cast:

Writer:

Jeff Stockwell (screenplay)

David Paterson (screenplay)

Katherine Paterson (book)

Fullplot:

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Together, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess cope with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him.

Surf's Up

Surf's Up

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-06-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (49854 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Don Rhymer (screenplay)

Ash Brannon (screenplay)

Chris Buck (screenplay)

Christopher Jenkins (screenplay)

Christopher Jenkins (story)

Christian Darren (story)

Lisa Addario

Joe Syracuse

Fullplot:

This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans, isn't just about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek, a recluse aging former surfer, living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two.

Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-03-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (54482 Reviews)

Director:

Tom Dey

Fullplot:

At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, and a great house - trouble is, he lives with his parents. They want him out, so they hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases: chance encounter, get him to ask her out, involve him in a trauma, meet his friends and get their nod, delay sex, have him teach her something, then launch him. It's worked up to now, but this gets complicated when Tripp thinks she's getting too serious and one of his pals is attracted to Paula's deadpan, semi-alcoholic roommate, who's plagued by a mockingbird. Too many secrets may scrub the launch, and what if Paula really likes him? Who can intervene then?

The Good Life

The Good Life

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-01-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada, USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (1642 Reviews)

Director:

Stephen Berra

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

A young man (Webber) is encouraged by a new friend (Deschanel) to cope with living in a town where he doesn't necessarily fit in.

Tin Man

Tin Man

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-12-02

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

270 min

Rated:

TV-PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (11134 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Set in the spirit of L. Frank Baum's classic, the "Tin Man" follows the adventures of DG, a waitress and part-time student, as she travels through the mystical world of "The O. Z. (Outer Zone)", discovering her hidden past. This well-known story takes a twist in this SyFy adaptation as DG battles the sorceress Azkadellia along with the help of four friends; Glitch, a former adviser to the Queen whose brain has been removed; Raw, a psychic empath; and Wyatt Cain, a former police man (aka Tin-man) who has been imprisoned in an iron suit, forced to watch his family's destruction time and time again. Although parallels can be made to the original book this story takes its own path down the yellow brick road.

The Happening

The Happening

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-06-13

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA, India

Runtime:

91 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.1 (154011 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Elliot Moore is a high school science teacher who quizzes his class one day about an article in the New York Times. It's about the sudden, mysterious disappearance of bees. Yet again Nature is doing something inexplicable, and whatever science has to say about it will be, in the end, only a theory. Scientists will bring out more theories, but no explanations, when a more urgent dilemma hits the planet. It begins in Central Park. Suddenly and inexplicably, the behavior of everyone in the park changes in a most bizarre and horrible way. Soon, the strange behavior spreads throughout the city and beyond. Elliot, his wife, Alma, and Jess, the young daughter of a friend, will only have theories to guide them where to run and where to hide. But theories may not be enough.

(500) Days of Summer

(500) Days of Summer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-08-07

Languages:

English, French, Swedish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (343027 Reviews)

Director:

Marc Webb

Fullplot:

After it looks as if she's left his life for good this time, Tom Hansen reflects back on the just over one year that he knew Summer Finn. For Tom, it was love at first sight when she walked into the greeting card company where he worked, she the new administrative assistant. Soon, Tom knew that Summer was the woman with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. Although Summer did not believe in relationships or boyfriends - in her assertion, real life will always ultimately get in the way - Tom and Summer became more than just friends. Through the trials and tribulations of Tom and Summer's so-called relationship, Tom could always count on the advice of his two best friends, McKenzie and Paul. However, it is Tom's adolescent sister, Rachel, who is his voice of reason. After all is said and done, Tom is the one who ultimately has to make the choice to listen or not.

Yes Man

Yes Man

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-12-19

Languages:

English, Korean, Estonian

Countries:

USA, Australia

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (253268 Reviews)

Director:

Peyton Reed

Cast:

Writer:

Nicholas Stoller (screenplay)

Jarrad Paul (screenplay)

Andrew Mogel (screenplay)

Danny Wallace (book)

Fullplot:

Carl Allen is at a standstill. No future... Until the day he enrolls into a personal development program based on a very simple idea: say yes to everything! Carl discovers with amazement the magical power of "Yes", and sees his professional and romantic life turned upside down overnight: an unexpected promotion and a new girlfriend. But he'll soon discover that better can be good's enemy, and that all opportunities shouldn't be taken.

Gigantic

Gigantic

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-06-19

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (8103 Reviews)

Director:

Matt Aselton

Cast:

Writer:

Adam Nagata

Matt Aselton

Fullplot:

Do we ever get what we want? Brian sells mattresses in a warehouse store. His father and older brothers have material success; he wants a child. He's applied to adopt a baby from China. A man who appears homeless seems to be stalking Brian with violent intent. He meets Happy, the daughter of a rich, quirky customer. She doesn't stick to anything, but she and Brian hit it off, except for her vomiting when she learns about his adoption idea. He wants her to meet his family, and there's a call about the adoption. What will Happy do?

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