6 Movies Directed by John Whitesell

See Spot Run

See Spot Run

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-03-02

Languages:

English, American Sign Language

Countries:

USA, Australia

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (7080 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Cast:

Writer:

George Gallo (screenplay)

Gregory Poirier (screenplay)

Dan Baron (screenplay)

Chris Faber (screenplay)

Andrew Deane (story)

Michael Alexander Miller (story)

George Gallo (story)

Stuart Gibbs (adaptation)

Craig Titley (adaptation)

Fullplot:

A drug sniffing agent canine is a target for an assassin boss so the FBI calls Witness Protection to send him somewhere else. Meanwhile a single Mom puts her 6 year old boy James in the care of her irresponsible, mailman, neighbor, Gordon, when the babysitter bails on her. Meanwhile, an assassin mob boss hires 2 goons to kill Agent 11. But when 11 escapes from the van when they tried to kill him, he hides in Gordon's Mailtruck that James is in too. And guess what they name him. Spot.

Malibu's Most Wanted

Malibu's Most Wanted

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-04-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.1 (15351 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Fax Bahr

Adam Small

Jamie Kennedy

Nick Swardson

Fullplot:

Brad Gluckman (Kennedy) is a wannabe rap star from Malibu who acts and talks like he's from the "'hood." Concerned that his son is going to embarrass him during his campaign to become the governor of California, Brad's wealthy father and his campaign manager (Underwood), hire two trained actors (Diggs and Anderson) to disguise themselves as "real life gangstaz", and kidnap his son, dropping him off in the "real hood" in Compton, in an effort to scare the ghettofied attitude and behavior out of him.

Malibu's Most Wanted

Malibu's Most Wanted

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-04-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.1 (15359 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Fax Bahr

Adam Small

Jamie Kennedy

Nick Swardson

Fullplot:

Brad Gluckman (Kennedy) is a wannabe rap star from Malibu who acts and talks like he's from the "'hood." Concerned that his son is going to embarrass him during his campaign to become the governor of California, Brad's wealthy father and his campaign manager (Underwood), hire two trained actors (Diggs and Anderson) to disguise themselves as "real life gangstaz", and kidnap his son, dropping him off in the "real hood" in Compton, in an effort to scare the ghettofied attitude and behavior out of him.

Big Momma's House 2

Big Momma's House 2

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-01-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

99 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.5 (29210 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Don Rhymer

Darryl Quarles (characters)

Fullplot:

Undercover Agent Malcolm Turner is back and this time he's out to expose the suspected designer of a deadly computer "worm" that would allow outside forces access to sophistical and critical government intelligence files. But unfortunately, the only way the crafty agent can get next to the worm's creator, Tom Fuller, is to access the programmer's Orange County home as the new "nanny" to Fuller and his wife Leah's children: toddler Andrew and his two older sisters, Carrie and Molly. This means that Malcolm must once again rely on his sure-fire alter ego, the take-no-prisoners Hattie Mae Pierce, a.k.a. "Big Momma," to bring down the bad guys and prove that a woman's work is never done! But once undercover, the job proves another tough juggling act for Big Momma as "she" must manage the hectic lives of the three Fuller kids, keep up with their myriad of daily activities, and handle the many household chores, all while secretly trying to dig up information on Tom's computer virus. Of course, Malcolm's hardest and most comical task is staying in Big Momma character throughout, which requires the trickiest of physical and vocal transformations, not to mention the ability to think really fast on his pumps. Hilarious situations ensue for "Big Momma" while trying to trap her prey, including, infiltrating a ritzy women's day spa, leading a bawdy teen cheerleading competition, and surviving a crazy jet ski chase, all while trying to keep "her" wig straight and skirts smooth. Along the way, "Big Momma" also helps bring the fractured Fuller clan back together and, in turn, Malcolm develops a newfound appreciation for his own family, which includes stepson Trent and expectant pregnant wife Sherrie. Malcolm also learns he can strike a successful balance between his work and home responsibilities, without shortchanging either side in the process.

Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-11-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

4.9 (14445 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Genres:

ComedyFamily

Cast:

Writer:

Matt Corman

Chris Ord

Don Rhymer

Fullplot:

Optometrist Steve Finch loves those Christmas traditions he has set up with his family and his town. As such, he has a schedule of activities for his family starting on December 1st, and is the official unofficial consultant for anything Christmas related in his town of Cloverdale, Massachusetts. During the Christmas season, the Halls move in to the house across the street from the Finch's. The Halls in general are different in outlook and temperament than the Finches. Unlike Steve, Buddy Hall scams his way through life and never follows through with anything he starts. While Kelly Finch and Tia Hall - Steve's wife and Buddy's wife respectively - and their children begin friendships based largely on those differences, Steve and Buddy butt heads based on those differences. It begins with Buddy striving to have his house seen from outer space by decorating it as lavishly and brightly as possible. One of the results of Buddy's task his that he becomes the new go to guy for anything Christmas related in Cloverdale, usurping Steve's coveted position. As Steve and Buddy's open animosity grows, they may threaten the joy of Christmas for all, most specifically their families who have their own ideas of what they would like to do over the Christmas season.

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-02-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.3 (17806 Reviews)

Director:

John Whitesell

Cast:

Writer:

Matt Fogel (screenplay)

Don Rhymer (story)

Matt Fogel (story)

Darryl Quarles (characters)

Fullplot:

FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his son, Trent, go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.

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