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…

Known For

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
7.02024
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.
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.
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: Open World
Dec 25, 2026
Jumanji: Open World · 2026
Jumanji: Open World
2026
MovieAdventureComedy
Our heroes have escaped the ever-changing jungles of Jumanji before, but this time the game comes to us - as Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.
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.
SilveradoSilverado · 1985
Silverado
6.91985
MovieWesternAction
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story · 2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
6.62007
MovieComedyMusic
Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

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