22 best films of Ben Stiller

Movies with Ben Stiller

1. potbellied

Heavyweights

• USA, 1995.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Every year children are overweight are sent to summer camp "Hope". There are not too tense, take off a couple of kilos and enjoy life. But once in the camp a new leader comes. He is obsessed with the sport and wants by all means to transform their wards in strokes.

One of the first major role of Ben Stiller's long defined his image in comedies. For many it remained a mad pull is enough in bright costumes.

2. Let sleeping dogs lie

Flirting with Disaster

• United States, 1996.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 92 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

Mel Coplin (Ben Stiller) has decided that it can not give the name of his newborn child, until he finds his biological parents. He takes with him his wife and child and goes in search, taking the road restless worker adoption agency Tina.

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3. Permanent midnight

Permanent Midnight

• United States, 1998.
• Drama, Romance, Biography.
• Duration: 88 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Biographical

a picture of the author and screenwriter Jerry steel. He had fame, money, lovely wife and child. But the drugs have taken away everything. And he Stahl decided to tell about it.

Even at the beginning of career Stiller was not only in comic roles. He was able to vividly convey the image of a successful person, falling to the bottom because of drug problems.

4. There's Something About Mary

There's Something About Mary

• United States, 1998.
• Comedy, Romance.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Once clumsy Ted (Ben Stiller) disgraced on a date with the beautiful Mary. After 13 years, he still wants to return to first love and even hires a private detective to tail her. He executes the order, but he falls in love. In addition, take care of it pizza boy and her ex-boyfriend. But Ted does not want to give up.

A great duet with the increasingly popular Stiller Cameron Diaz brought worldwide fame. He managed even in simple romantic comedy add genuine emotion that made him a hero's very charming.

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5. zero effect

Zero Effect

• United States, 1998.
• Comedy, Detective.
• Duration: 116 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Private detective Daryl Zero can open almost any business. But he does not like to communicate with people, and in general as something to go on contact - is responsible for this his assistant, Steve Arlo. The next thing is not too complicated. But in the course of the investigation opened new circumstances that make Zero to change the look of the world.

We can say that this picture - another unofficial film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's books. Too story reminiscent of "A Scandal in Bohemia" of stories about Sherlock Holmes. The image of Watson - Steve Arlo - Stiller added the actor's signature features.

6. mystery men

Mystery Men

• United States, 1999.
• Comedy, action, fantasy.
• Duration: 121 min.
• IMDb: 6,1.

Trinity superheroes losers trying to resist crime, but repeatedly fails. They rescued a real hero - Captain Amazing. That's just he's very arrogant and believes that he is not left worthy opponents. And so Captain Amazing released from prison a dangerous offender Casanova Frankenstein. Of course, to save the city from it have a ridiculous trinity.

Ben Stiller has played here a character called Mr. Furious. Contrary to his nickname hero usually restrained in emotions, but in the final start of his excuse.

7. Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

• United States, 2000.
• Comedy, Romance.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Male nurse Greg has long been in love with Pam. Together they go to her parents, where the guy is planning to ask for her hand. But in love knows that Pam's father - a former CIA agent who wants to check the groom in all ways. Up until the serum of truth and a lie detector. Everything is complicated by the fact that Greg terribly unlucky: his every endeavor usually turns into a disaster.

Excellent crazy comedy, which Stiller company was famous Robert DeNiro in the role of the bride's father. The contrast in the acting game came out very bright, and later, the film received two extensions called "Meet the Fockers." However, they appreciated the worse.

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8. Keeping the faith

Keeping the Faith

• United States, 2000.
• Comedy, Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Two boys and a girl were friends since childhood. Years later, Jake (Ben Stiller) became a rabbi and Brian (Edward Norton) - Catholic priest. But when Anna (Jenna Elfman) returned to their hometown, they both try to make love to his longtime girlfriend.

9. The Royal Tenenbaums

The Royal Tenenbaums

• United States, 2001.
• Comedy, Drama.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The family Tenenbaum all the children were gifted. Sanchez to succeed in finance, Richie played amazing tennis, and Margo was recognized playwright.

they all grew up. And now once again gathered in the family home to support his father. He assures that the terminally ill, but in fact trying to give children the attention they lacked before.

In this film, Stiller bright party acting ensemble. He plays Ches obsessed with the safety of their children. But in the movies Wes Anderson I appreciate every character.

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10. bouncers

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

• United States, 2004.
• Comedy, Sports.
• Duration: 92 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

The owner of a fitness center Globo-Gym White Goodman (Ben Stiller) is buying up small gyms and combines them into its network. But all the spoils Peter LyaFlor (Vince Vaughn), who does not want to sell their small club Average Joe's. To stay afloat, he must get a large sum of less than a month. And then he remembers the championship game of dodgeball. By the way, Goodman is also planning to participate in it.

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11. Starsky and Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

• United States, 2004.
• Comedy, Detective.
• Duration: 101 min.
• IMDb: 6,1.

Detective David Starsky wants to be the best cop he never relaxes and works almost without rest. But here's a constant companion it did not happen. And then the chef makes it work in tandem with Ken Hutchinson, who likes to do things quickly and often thoughtlessly.

Classic series of dissimilar companions of the seventies in the new version turned into a comedy. And the main roles of relevant actors picked up: Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller.

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12. Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum

• United States, 2006.
• Comedy, adventure.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Loser Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is arranged as a watchman in a museum. And on the first night discovers that all the exhibits can revive. Now he has to try to reconcile them all, and at the same time prevent the theft of important artifacts.

"Night at the Museum" is very loved by the audience, which allowed the authors to remove the two sequels of the film.

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13. Greenberg

Greenberg

• United States, 2010.
• Comedy, Drama, Romance.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,1.

After a nervous breakdown, Roger Greenberg has lost his job. But he does not want to look for something new, and returns to his native Los Angeles and remains in the house of the successful younger brother, went on vacation. Roger nobody supports it everywhere encounters only a lack of understanding, until he meets Florence - personal assistant to his brother.

In "Greenberg," Stiller tries again attached to him the image of a cute loser. Indeed, it is unlikely someone better came on to such a role.

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14. Tower Heist

Tower Heist

• United States, 2011.
• Comedy, adventure, crime.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,2.

Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller), worked as a manager in a luxury residential complex, I have not yet learned that the chief stole all pension savings of residents. John crushed his car and was fired. But he decided not to let things take their course, put together a team and went to return the stolen millions.

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15. While we are young

While We're Young

• United States, 2014.
• Comedy, Drama.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Childless middle-aged couple (Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts) ceases to communicate with friends, because all the worries associated with the child. Soon Josh Cornelius and get acquainted with the man and a woman (Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried) who is much younger than them and seemingly addicted to very different things.

16. Mayrovits family history

The Meyerowitz Stories

• United States, 2017.
• Tragicomedy.
• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Family artist Harold Mayrovitsa never been particularly friendly. One elderly father decides to raise children on their own exhibition. But even after many years of relatives can not behave tolerably.

Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller many compared throughout their acting careers. So they decided to play brothers. Their on-screen father gave Dustin Hoffman.

17. status Brad

Brad’s Status

• United States, 2017.
• Tragicomedy.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

In the life of Brad (Ben Stiller) all goes well: he has a beautiful wife and a son growing up. But one day he meets his classmates and understands that they have achieved much more. And then he decides it's time to change a life. Or at least take over the education of his son.

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Movies Ben Stiller

Director's career Ben Stiller began even before his acting experiences. In his films, he often himself plays the main role. But sometimes limited and episodic appearances.

1. reality bites

Reality Bites

• USA 1994.
• Comedy, Romance, Drama.
• Duration: 99 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Lilayna worked as an assistant presenter, and other times making a documentary about his friends: the Tray rebel, obstinate Vicky and Sam homosexuals. But after appearing in her life, Michael producer Lilayne have to choose: it wants stability with him or surrender to dreams with Treem.

Stiller's directorial debut turned out to be sincere and moving. His low-key image of Michael is well contrasted with the character of Ethan Hawke.

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2. Cable

The Cable Guy

• United States, 1996.
• Comedy, thriller.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,1.

Steven Kovacs moved into a new apartment and is cablemen to set up the TV. To him comes a charming Chip Douglas. He is energetic and positive, and they are with Stephen quickly become friends. But Chip increasingly fills, and Steven decides to stop communicating. Here is where the real nightmare begins.

In this film, Stiller was limited to only a small advent, giving starring Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey. But he was one of the first who noticed Kerry's ability to be not only funny, but also very frightening.

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3. Zoolander

Zoolander

• United States, 2001.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Derek Zulander was no competition among the male models. But once the palm picked his main rival Hansel. But this trouble did not end there: the three best friends Zulandera died soon. And then, and he was trapped.

In "exemplary buck" does not need to look for anything other than comedy. This extravaganza of silly jokes, bright colors and funny situations. But Stiller and his comrades lodged screen everything is so easy and fun that the audience appreciated the humor and even allowed a sequel.

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4. Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder

• United States, 2008.
• Adventure, Comedy, Action.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Command of the popular actors is sent into the jungle to shoot an experimental thriller. They should behave as if everything is happening for real, and for them to be monitored by hidden cameras.

Soon everything was really really and the shooting stopped. Only the actors no one mentioned it. And here they are at war with the real partisans, thinking that he was still shot in the film.

Himself Ben Stiller played almost typical role. But Robert Downey - junior appeared in the form of a dark-skinned. And it is consistent with the madness happening on the screen.

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5. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

• United States, 2013.
• Adventure, comedy, drama.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Life of Walter Mitty - a solid routine. He works in the Department of Life magazine illustrations. And suddenly it turns out that for the release of the last printed number is missing one unique pictures. The only way to get it - to go on a long and exciting journey.

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