Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jennifer Jason Leigh. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction David Lynch · Mark Frost

Cast Kyle MacLachlan · Sheryl Lee · Michael Horse · Chrysta Bell

Synopsis Twin Peaks: The Return (TV Series) (2017) resumes the narrative of Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) a quarter-century after the original series concluded. This 18-episode season, aired on Showtime, delves into the mysteries and secrets that...

7.8

7K votes

7.8

7K votes

Road to Perdition

2002 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Tom Hanks · Paul Newman · Jude Law · Tyler Hoechlin

Synopsis Road to Perdition (2002) is a gripping Depression-era crime drama featuring Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, a reserved and dutiful hitman working for the notorious Mafia boss John Rooney, portrayed by Paul Newman. The deep bond between Sullivan and Rooney...

7.6

82K votes

7.6

82K votes

Short Cuts

1993 · Movie · 188 min. · United States

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Madeleine Stowe · Julianne Moore · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Tim Robbins

Synopsis Short Cuts (1993) is a cinematic tapestry directed by Robert Altman, which masterfully intertwines the lives of various Los Angeles residents over a brief period. Inspired by the short stories of Raymond Carver, the film delves into the lives of...

7.5

10K votes

7.5

10K votes

Fargo V

2023 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Noah Hawley

Cast Jon Hamm · Juno Temple · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Lamorne Morris

Synopsis Fargo V (2023) spans 10 episodes, focusing on Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) from North Dakota, who is relentlessly pursuing Dorothy “Dot” Lyon (Juno Temple), an ordinary-looking housewife evading law enforcement in Minnesota and North Dakota. While Roy's son, Gator...

7.4

5K votes

7.4

5K votes

The Hateful Eight

2015 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Kurt Russell · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Walton Goggins

Synopsis The Hateful Eight (2015) unfolds in the harsh, snowy landscape of Wyoming, approximately a decade after the Civil War. A stagecoach, carrying bounty hunter John Ruth (Russell) and his captive, Daisy Domergue (Leigh), is en route to Red Rock, where...

7.3

61K votes

7.3

61K votes

The Machinist

2004 · Movie · 100 min. · Spain

Direction Brad Anderson

Cast Christian Bale · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Aitana Sánchez-Gijón · Michael Ironside

Synopsis The Machinist (2004) follows Trevor Reznik, a dedicated lathe operator grappling with a severe case of insomnia that has left him sleepless for an entire year. As his mental state deteriorates, Trevor finds himself questioning his grip on reality. Strange...

7.1

52K votes

7.1

52K votes

Direction Edward Berger

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Hugo Weaving · Blythe Danner

Synopsis Patrick Melrose (TV Miniseries) (2018) follows the tumultuous life of Patrick Melrose, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, as he grapples with the lasting impact of a cruel and abusive father, played by Hugo Weaving, and a mother, Jennifer Jason Leigh, who...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Weeds (TV Series)

2005 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Jenji Kohan · Craig Zisk · Scott Ellis · Michael Trim

Cast Mary-Louise Parker · Justin Kirk · Hunter Parrish · Alexander Gould

Synopsis Weeds (TV Series) (2005) is a gripping television series that aired from 2005 to 2012, spanning 8 seasons and 102 episodes. Set in the picturesque town of Agrestic, California, the story revolves around Nancy Botwin, portrayed by Mary-Louise Parker. After...

7.1

20K votes

7.1

20K votes

Atypical (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Robia Rashid · Michael Patrick Jann · Ryan Case · Joe Kessler

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Keir Gilchrist · Brigette Lundy-Paine · Amy Okuda

Synopsis Atypical (TV Series) (2017) follows the story of Sam, an 18-year-old navigating life with autism, as he embarks on a quest to find a romantic partner. This journey not only challenges Sam to step out of his comfort zone but...

7.0

5K votes

7.0

5K votes

Direction Tara Wood

Cast Robert Forster · Samuel L. Jackson · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Diane Kruger

Synopsis QT8: The First Eight (2019) delves into the formative years of Quentin Tarantino's illustrious career, spanning the first two decades of his filmmaking journey. This insightful documentary features exclusive interviews with his regular collaborators, offering a unique perspective on his...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

Synecdoche, New York

2008 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Charlie Kaufman

Cast Philip Seymour Hoffman · Catherine Keener · Michelle Williams · Dianne Wiest

Synopsis Synecdoche, New York (2008) follows the life of Caden Cotard, a theater director based in Schenectady, New York, who finds himself in a state of personal and professional turmoil. His wife, Adele, has departed for Berlin to focus on her...

6.9

7K votes

6.9

7K votes

Dolores Claiborne

1995 · Movie · 131 min. · United States

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Kathy Bates · Jennifer Jason Leigh · David Strathairn · Judy Parfitt

Synopsis Dolores Claiborne (1995) follows the story of a woman who, eighteen years prior, was involved in the mysterious death of her abusive husband. The incident was officially deemed an accident, but Detective John Mackey harbored suspicions. Fast forward to the...

6.8

7K votes

6.8

7K votes

Good Time

2017 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Ben Safdie · Joshua Safdie

Cast Robert Pattinson · Ben Safdie · Taliah Webster · Jennifer Jason Leigh

Synopsis Good Time (2017) follows the harrowing journey of Constantine Nikas, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of New York City's criminal underbelly. After a failed bank heist results in his younger brother's incarceration, Constantine becomes consumed...

6.7

6K votes

6.7

6K votes

The Hudsucker Proxy

1994 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Tim Robbins · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Paul Newman · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) follows the story of Waring Hudsucker, the CEO of the prosperous Hudsucker Industries, who tragically takes his own life. In the wake of his death, the company's board of directors, spearheaded by Sidney Mussberger, devises a...

6.6

12K votes

6.6

12K votes

Direction Uli Edel

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Stephen Lang · Stephen Baldwin · Burt Young

Synopsis Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) presents a vivid tableau of life in 1950s Brooklyn, where a diverse cast of characters grapple with personal and societal pressures. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a union strike leader who confronts his...

6.5

903 votes

6.5

903 votes

The Hitcher

1986 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Robert Harmon

Cast C. Thomas Howell · Rutger Hauer · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Jeffrey DeMunn

Synopsis The Hitcher (1986) follows the journey of a young man, portrayed by C. Thomas Howell, who is tasked with driving a car from Chicago to San Diego. In a moment of impulsiveness, he decides to pick up a hitchhiker, played...

6.4

5K votes

6.4

5K votes

Kansas City

1996 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Harry Belafonte · Miranda Richardson · Dermot Mulroney

Synopsis Kansas City (1996) is a cinematic journey directed by Robert Altman, set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1930s in Kansas City. The narrative delves into the intertwined themes of love, crime, racial dynamics, and political intrigue. The story unfolds...

6.3

981 votes

6.3

981 votes

Flesh and Blood

1985 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Paul Verhoeven

Cast Rutger Hauer · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Tom Burlinson · Jack Thompson

Synopsis Flesh and Blood (1985) is a medieval tale of conflict and retribution directed by Paul Verhoeven, known for its intense action and gritty realism. The narrative revolves around a 16th-century mercenary, portrayed by Rutger Hauer, who is enlisted by a...

6.3

5K votes

6.3

5K votes

The Jacket

2005 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction John Maybury

Cast Adrien Brody · Keira Knightley · Kris Kristofferson · Jennifer Jason Leigh

Synopsis The Jacket (2005) follows Gulf War veteran Jack Starks, who, after recovering from a severe head injury, finds himself back in his hometown of Vermont with no memory of his past. Accused of a police officer's murder, he is confined...

6.3

15K votes

6.3

15K votes

eXistenZ

1999 · Movie · 97 min. · Canada

Direction David Cronenberg

Cast Jennifer Jason Leigh · Jude Law · Don McKellar · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis eXistenZ (1999) follows Allegra Geller, the top game designer globally, as she conducts a trial run of her latest virtual reality creation, a game that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. During the session, she is ambushed by a...

6.2

13K votes

6.2

13K votes