Movies by John Leguizamo
As part of the cast:
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Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
Cast: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Jennette McCurdy …
Directed by: Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier
The animated Ice Age series tacks on a game-changing fourth act when unexpected events set the continent in motion, sending Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John…
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One for the Money (2012)
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara, Daniel Sunjata …
Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson
Janet Evanovich's spunky heroine, Stephanie Plum, is adrift after getting a divorce and losing her job. To make ends meet, she becomes a bounty hunter, with her first big case revolving…
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Vanishing on 7th Street (2011)
Cast: Hayden Christensen, John Leguizamo, Thandie Newton …
Directed by: Brad Anderson
No one can explain the mystery when residents of a vibrant urban center begin disappearing one by one. But it seems to have something to do with the shadowy figures they come into contact…
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The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe …
Directed by: Brad Furman
Tasked with defending rich lothario Louis Roulet, who's been charged with assault, lawyer Mick Haller finds himself and his family in danger when he deduces the truth behind this and…
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah …
Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
Times are changing for moody mammoth Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), motormouthed sloth Sid (John Leguizamo) and crafty saber-toothed tiger Diego (Denis Leary) in this third installment of the…
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Gamer (2009)
Cast: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall …
Directed by: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
It's 2034, and humans can control and kill each other in a large-scale online gaming world. But Kable (Gerard Butler), a wrongfully convicted soldier forced to join the violent…
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Rage (2009)
Cast: Jude Law, Steve Buscemi, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Sally Potter
A young blogger attempts to document the inner workings of a top New York fashion house in the week leading up to a major show, but his behind-the-scenes interviews take on much greater…
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The Ministers (2009)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Harvey Keitel, Florencia Lozano …
Directed by: Franc. Reyes
More than a decade ago, a mysterious organization known as the Ministers murdered Celeste's (Florencia Lozano) father. Today, she's a New York City cop -- a job she took simply to…
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The Happening (2008)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliott Moore (Mark Wahlberg) and his wife (Zooey Deschanel) flee from contaminated cities into the…
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Righteous Kill (2008)
Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino …
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino drive this taut thriller as New York City detectives tasked with investigating a rash of vigilante killings that are linked to an old case,…
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Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez …
Directed by: Alfredo De Villa
John Leguizmo and Alfred Molina head up an all-star cast in this multicultural ensemble comedy that follows a trio of Puerto Rican siblings -- a Marine, an actress and a businessman -- on…
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Where God Left His Shoes (2007)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Leonor Varela, David Castro …
Directed by: Salvatore Stabile
A tight-knit family is forced onto the streets of New York City and into a homeless shelter in this heartfelt Tribeca Film Festival selection from director Salvatore Stabile. With Christmas…
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Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
Cast: Javier Bardem, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Benjamin Bratt …
Directed by: Mike Newell
A man obsessively in love with the childhood sweetheart who rejected him long ago and married another man remains on the sidelines of her life for the next 50 years, carving out a tortured…
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The Take (2007)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Perez …
Directed by: Brad Furman
Family man and armored car security guard Felix (John Leguizamo) is shot during a robbery attempt. Recovering from a brain injury that shattered his memory, Felix must clear his own name when…
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The Babysitters (2007)
Cast: Katherine Waterston, John Leguizamo, Cynthia Nixon …
Directed by: David Ross
When honors high school student Shirley (Katherine Waterston) becomes romantically entangled with Michael (John Leguizamo), the married father of one of her baby-sitting clients, she quickly…
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Paraiso Travel (2007)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Aldemar Correa, Angelica Blandon …
Directed by: Simon Brand
After a long journey from Colombia to a new life in New York City, Marlon (Aldemar Correa) is separated from his beloved, Reina (Angelica Blandon), and must fend for his own in the dangerous…
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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006)
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary …
Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
Diego (voiced by Denis Leary), Manny (Ray Romano) and Sid (John Leguizamo) return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the…
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The Groomsmen (2006)
Cast: John Mahoney, Edward Burns, Brittany Murphy …
Directed by: Edward Burns
Writer-director Edward Burns also stars as Paulie, an Irish-American groom-to-be whose four 30-something groomsmen (Jay Mohr, Donal Logue, John Leguizamo and Matthew Lillard) reflect during…
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Lies & Alibis (2006)
Cast: Steve Coogan, Rebecca Romijn, James Brolin …
Directed by: Matt Checkowski, Kurt Mattila
Ray (Steve Coogan) runs a thriving alibi service for adulterous husbands. But when one of his clients accidentally kills his mistress, Ray is implicated in the murder, forcing him to seek…
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Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Maria Bello …
Directed by: Jean-François Richet
With nothing more than a bare-bones operation to back him up, detective Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke) must take on a deadly mob of criminals who have thrown down the gauntlet and are openly…
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The Honeymooners (2005)
Cast: Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Gabrielle Union …
Directed by: John Schultz
Cedric the Entertainer steps into the larger-than-life role of bus driver Ralph Kramden in this comedy based on the classic TV series. With sewer worker Ed Norton (Mike Epps) by his side,…
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Land of the Dead (2005)
Cast: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper …
Directed by: George A. Romero
Zombie king George A. Romero returns with a fourth gruesome tale of the walking dead -- and this time, they've taken over the planet. Humans have lost the battle against the flesh…
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Cronicas (2005)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Leonor Watling, Damián Alcázar …
Directed by: Sebastian Cordero
Tracking a serial killer dubbed "the Monster of Babahoyo" -- an elusive criminal who rapes, murders and buries children -- Miami reporter Manolo Bonilla (John Leguizamo) travels to a small…
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Sueno (2005)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Elizabeth Peña, Ana Claudia Talancón …
Directed by: Renee Chabria
A Mexican immigrant (John Leguizamo) trying to make ends meet in Los Angeles enters a singing contest and achieves the American Dream -- and then some. Before long, he finds himself stuck in…
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Undefeated (2003)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrian Martinez …
Directed by: John Leguizamo
Lex Vargas (John Leguizamo), a boxer from the mean streets of Jackson Heights, Queens, discovers that success with his fists (and the big financial payoffs) alienates his friends. Question…
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Lugar Heights (2003)
Cast: Allan Suarez, Angelo Lozada, Caridad De La Luz …
Lugar Heights breaks new ground by being the first animated series made especially for the adult Latino viewer about life in a vibrant and ever-changing Hispanic neighborhood. See what all…
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Collateral Damage (2002)
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri …
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Firefighter Gordon Brewer's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) family is the "collateral damage" of a terrorist bombing in Los Angeles. When the U.S. government turns to peace talks with the…
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Ice Age (2002)
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary …
Directed by: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha
With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters -- Manny the woolly mammoth (Ray Romano), Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the giant…
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ZigZag (2002)
Cast: Sam Jones III, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt …
Directed by: David S. Goyer
Autistic 15-year-old Zig Zag's (Sam Jones III) complex relationship with his crooked, abusive father (Wesley Snipes) leads to trouble in this gritty urban drama. With help from his Big…
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Spun (2002)
Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy …
Directed by: Jonas Akerlund, Jonas Åkerlund
Spun's unique glimpse into the world of methamphetamines has wowed audiences since its debut at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, with outstanding performances from Jason…
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Empire (2002)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards …
Directed by: Franc. Reyes
Gangster Victor Rosas (John Leguizamo) is determined to escape his criminal past and free himself of the trappings of easy money on the violent South Bronx streets. Hoping to make a…
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Point of Origin (2002)
Cast: Ray Liotta, John Leguizamo, Colm Feore …
Directed by: Newton Thomas Sigel
To the wonderment of his fellow firefighters, Capt. John Orr (Ray Liotta) can sniff out the origin of a blaze. His incredible ability has earned him the job of prime investigator in a series…
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The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in Hollywood (2002)
Cast: Wanda De Jesus, Rubén Blades, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Susan Racho, Nancy De Los Santos, Alberto Domínguez …
The cinematic careers of Latino stars are celebrated in this progressive retrospective that deftly chronicles their many contributions. Movie clips and special interviews are used to narrate…
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What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Danny DeVito, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Sam Weisman
Wealthy Max Fairbanks (Danny DeVito) wakes one night to find Kevin Caffery (Martin Lawrence) robbing his house. Max swipes Kevin's lucky ring and claims it as his own when he reports the…
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Moulin Rouge (2001)
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
A naïve young poet (Ewan McGregor) falls in love with a cabaret star (Nicole Kidman), and their ill-fated romance serves as a convenient peg on which to hang a dazzling array of songs,…
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Arabian Nights (2000)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Jason Scott Lee, Alan Bates …
Directed by: Steve Barron
A betrayed sultan (Dougray Scott), obliged to remarry lest he lose his empire to his brother and unfaithful first wife, decides to behead new wife Scheherezade (Mili Avital) before she can…
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King of the Jungle (2000)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Marisa Tomei, Rosie Perez …
Directed by: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
A great cast (John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, Annabella Sciorra and Marisa Tomei) shines in this powerful, heartfelt drama about overcoming prejudice and long odds. Leguizamo stars as Seymour, a…
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Summer of Sam (1999)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino …
Directed by: Spike Lee
During the sweltering summer of 1977, the notorious killer Son of Sam sent New York City into a panic, and a chance encounter with the homicidal maniac sends the life of a philandering Bronx…
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Joe the King (1999)
Cast: Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Ethan Hawke …
Directed by: Frank Whaley
Surly, 14-year-old Joe Henry (Noah Fleiss) exists in a fog, shell-shocked from a lifetime in a violent household. So, it comes as no shock when Joe resorts to petty -- but escalating --…
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Dr. Dolittle (1998)
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Oliver Platt, Ossie Davis …
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Funnyman Eddie Murphy portrays the titular San Francisco doc who regains his childhood gift for conversing with critters when he hits his head on the windshield of his car. Soon, his new…
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John Leguizamo's Freak (1998)
Cast: John Leguizamo
Directed by: Spike Lee
Comic and actor John Leguizamo brings life to a host of characters from his childhood -- particularly his immediate family -- in this hilarious semiautobiographical rant originally conceived…
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Spawn: The Movie (1997)
Cast: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen …
Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippe
Michael Jai White stars an assassin whacked by his bosses and sent to Hades, where he gets a new lease on the afterlife as one of the Hellspawn (infernal storm troopers groomed for the…
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A Brother's Kiss (1997)
Cast: Nick Chinlund, Michael Raynor, Cathy Moriarty …
Directed by: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Raised by their trampy, alcoholic mother (Cathy Moriarty), two brothers grow up in Harlem on divergent paths after a grim event sends one of them to reform school. With his dream of a pro…
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The Pest (1997)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Freddy Rodriguez …
Directed by: Paul Miller
When thugs threaten to break an amateur con artist's legs unless he repays the money he owes them, he takes a high-paying, one-day job -- unaware that he's about to become human…
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Executive Decision (1996)
Cast: Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry …
Directed by: Stuart Baird
When terrorists hijack a 747 and turn it into a nerve-gas bomb aimed at Washington, D.C., commandos (including Steven Seagal and John Leguizamo) use an experimental plane to board the…
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The Fan (1996)
Cast: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin …
Directed by: Tony Scott
Directed by Tony Scott (Enemy of the State), The Fan follows obsessive knife salesman Gil Renard (Robert De Niro), who wants to turn things around for his favorite ballplayer, a slumping,…
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Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona…
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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Beeban Kidron
In this wacky comedy, three New York drag queens (Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo) on their way to Hollywood for a beauty pageant get stranded in a small Midwestern town for…
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A Pyromaniac's Love Story (1995)
Cast: William Baldwin, John Leguizamo, Sadie Frost …
Directed by: Joshua Brand
Six hopelessly romantic individuals hope to rekindle their respective romances by copping to the crime of burning down a local bakery. Trouble is, with everyone jockeying to confess, the real…
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Carlito's Way (1993)
Cast: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller …
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Sprung from prison on a technicality, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) vows to use his unexpected second chance to his best advantage. But every time he tries to get out of the rackets, the bad…
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Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Cast: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper …
Directed by: Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Bob Hoskins) and Luigi (John Leguizamo) are about to be shut down by a shady construction company, and when the firm's henchmen see that Luigi has fallen for a…
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Nite Owl (1993)
Cast: James Raftery, John Leguizamo, David Roya …
Directed by: Jeffrey Arsenault
Indie filmmaking hits a high note with this gruesomely frenetic meditation on the nightlife of city vampires. Angel (John Leguizamo) is worried sick over his sister Zohra (Karen Wexler),…
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Wicked Intentions: Hellinger / The Night Owl (1993)
Cast: Artie Richard, Shannah Betz, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Massimiliano Cerchi, Jeffrey Arsenault
A demonic entity stops at nothing to protect young Melissa in the first horror film in this double feature. Hellinger killed Melissa's abusive father; 20 years later, he returns to…
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Whispers in the Dark (1992)
Cast: Alan Alda, Anabella Sciorra, Annabella Sciorra …
Directed by: Christopher Crowe
In director Christopher Crowe's intriguing thriller, New York City psychiatrist Ann Hecker (Annabella Sciorra) is lured into an erotic demimonde fueled by the fantasies of a patient…
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Regarding Henry (1991)
Cast: Harrison Ford, Annette Bening, Bill Nunn …
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Cold-hearted lawyer Henry has wealth, success and a seemingly perfect life with his wife and daughter. But all that changes when he's shot in the head during a robbery and must endure a…
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Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991)
Cast: Doug E. Doug, Mario Joyner, John Leguizamo …
Directed by: Joseph B. Vasquez
Four young friends from the Bronx -- two Puerto Rican, two African American -- spend an aimless summer night looking for fun. They crash a party, cruise through Manhattan and hit on girls,…
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Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
Cast: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton …
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClane, an off-duty cop gripped with a feeling of déjà vu when on a snowy Christmas Eve in the nation's capital, terrorists seize a…
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Casualties of War (1989)
Cast: Sean Penn, Michael J. Fox, Don Harvey …
Directed by: Brian De Palma
In director Brian De Palma's Vietnam-era war drama, a young soldier (Michael J. Fox) suffers a crisis of conscience when the men on his patrol callously rape and murder a Vietnamese girl…
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Mixed Blood (1985)
Cast: Angel David, Marilia Pera, Rodney Harvey …
Directed by: Paul Morrissey
Manhattan is the battleground when a gang war erupts between rival Latino and Brazilian factions over bragging rights to turf and goodies supplied by a German drug smuggler. Marilia Pera…
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Undefeated (2003)
Cast: John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrian Martinez …
Directed by: John Leguizamo
Lex Vargas (John Leguizamo), a boxer from the mean streets of Jackson Heights, Queens, discovers that success with his fists (and the big financial payoffs) alienates his friends. Question…