7 Movies Directed by Harold Ramis

Club Paradise

Club Paradise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-07-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.8 (4490 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Harry Shearer (story)

Tom Leopold (story)

Chris Miller (story)

David Standish (story)

Harold Ramis (screenplay)

Brian Doyle-Murray (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Injured while risking his life to save an angry German shepard, Chicago Firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small carribean island named St. Nicholas. There, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort, Ernest Reed. Greedy developers are schemeing to wrest Reed's coveted beach front property from him for non-payment of taxes. Jack comes to Ernest's rescue, and together they renovate and reopen the resort catering to affluent Americans. The film follows the zany exploits of the proprietors, guests and various colorful island denizans, as they break in the new "Club Paradise".

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-02-12

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (389001 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Cast:

Writer:

Danny Rubin (screenplay)

Harold Ramis (screenplay)

Danny Rubin (story)

Fullplot:

A weather man is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing EVERY day.

Stuart Saves His Family

Stuart Saves His Family

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-04-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

Germany, USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (2242 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Al Franken (screenplay)

Al Franken (book)

Fullplot:

Stuart Smalley, the Saturday Night Live character, comes to the big screen. Stuart, the disciple of the 12 step program, is challenged by lifes injustices. He loses his Public Access Cable Television Show, must beg his manipulative overbearing boss for his job back, rehabilitate his alcoholic father and drug abuser brother, and support his over-weight mother and sister in their lack of ability in handling their relationships with their husbands. Stuart is supported by his 12 step sponsors as a he regresses back to his negative behaviors each time he faces these challenges.

Analyze This

Analyze This

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-03-05

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Australia

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (117073 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Kenneth Lonergan (story)

Peter Tolan (story)

Peter Tolan (screenplay)

Harold Ramis (screenplay)

Kenneth Lonergan (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Ben Sobol, Psychiatrist, has a few problems: His son spies on his patients when they open up their heart, his parents don't want to attend his upcoming wedding and his patients' problems don't challenge him at all. Paul Vitti, Godfather, has a few problems as well: Sudden anxiety attacks in public, a certain disability to kill people and his best part ceasing service when needed. One day, Ben unfortunately crashes into one of Vitti's cars. The exchange of Ben's business card is followed by a business visit of Don Paul Vitti himself, who wants to be free of inner conflict within two weeks, before all the Mafia Dons meet. Now, Ben Sobol feels somewhat challenged, as his wedding is soon, his only patient keeps him busy by regarding Ben's duty as a 24 hour standby and the feds keep forcing him to spy on Paul Vitti. And how do you treat a patient who usually solves problems with a gun?

Bedazzled

Bedazzled

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-10-20

Languages:

English, Spanish, Russian

Countries:

USA, Germany

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (77340 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Cast:

Writer:

Peter Cook

Peter Cook

Dudley Moore

Larry Gelbart (screenplay)

Harold Ramis (screenplay)

Peter Tolan (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Elliot Richardson, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets up with a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil must put her own little twist on each his fantasies.

The Ice Harvest

The Ice Harvest

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-11-23

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (20222 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Cast:

Writer:

Richard Russo (screenplay)

Robert Benton (screenplay)

Scott Phillips (novel)

Fullplot:

Larceny, lust and lethal behavior. In icebound Wichita, Kansas, it's Christmas Eve, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie, an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, and his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town with Renata. But as daylight fades and an ice storm whirls, everyone from Charlie's drinking buddy Pete Van Heuten to the local police begin to wonder just what exactly is in Charlie's Christmas stocking - and the 12 hours of Christmas Eve are filled with surprises.

Year One

Year One

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-06-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.9 (73021 Reviews)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Cast:

Writer:

Harold Ramis (screenplay)

Gene Stupnitsky (screenplay)

Lee Eisenberg (screenplay)

Harold Ramis (story)

Fullplot:

Zed, a prehistoric would-be hunter, eats from a tree of forbidden fruit and is banished from his tribe, accompanied by Oh, a shy gatherer. On their travels, they meet Cain and Abel on a fateful day, stop Abraham from killing Isaac, become slaves, and reach the city of Sodom where their tribe is now enslaved. Zed and Oh are determined to rescue the women they love, Maya and Eema. Standing in their way is Sodom's high priest and the omnipresent Cain. Zed tries to form an alliance with Princess Innana, which may backfire. Can an inept hunter and a smart but slender and diffident gatherer become heroes and make a difference?

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