Jake Kasdan

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Jake Kasdan

Born October 28, 1974 · Detroit, Michigan, USA (age 51)

Jacob Kasdan (born October 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the eldest son of prolific screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan. Jake is best known for directing comedies such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011) and Sex Tape (2014). He is also known for his collaborations with actor Dwayne Johnson in action-comedies such as Red One (2024) and the Jumanj…

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Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle · 2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
★ 6.82017
MovieAdventureComedy
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!
Jumanji: The Next LevelJumanji: The Next Level · 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level
★ 6.92019
MovieAdventureComedy
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
Red OneRed One · 2024
Red One
★ 6.92024
MovieActionAdventure
After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
The Big ChillThe Big Chill · 1983
The Big Chill
★ 6.81983
MovieComedyDrama
Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.
Friends with KidsFriends with Kids · 2012
Friends with Kids
★ 5.92012
MovieComedyDrama
In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.
Sex TapeSex Tape · 2014
Sex Tape
★ 5.42014
MovieComedy
When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea – until they discover that their most private video is no longer private. With their reputations on the line, they know they’re just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but as their race to reclaim their video leads to a night they'll never forget, they'll find that their video will expose even more than they bargained for.
Bad TeacherBad Teacher · 2011
Bad Teacher
★ 5.62011
MovieComedy
A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her.
The Accidental TouristThe Accidental Tourist · 1988
The Accidental Tourist
★ 6.31988
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, and Macon meets a strange, outgoing woman who brings him 'back down to earth', but his wife soon thinks their marriage is still worth another try.

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