The Best David Schwimmer Movies

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List of the best David Schwimmer movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. David Schwimmer's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top David Schwimmer movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated David Schwimmer movies will be at the top of the list. David Schwimmer has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest David Schwimmer movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining David Schwimmer films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best David Schwimmer role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest David Schwimmer performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List is made up of a variety of films, including Flight of the Intruder and Merry Madagascar.

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  • Madagascar
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    Madagascar

    Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
    18 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
    In the animated comedy Madagascar, New York Zoo's star residents - Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) - find themselves thrust into the wild unknown. A botched escape attempt sends them washing ashore on Madagascar, a place far removed from their urban jungle comfort. As they navigate this new world, they grapple with nature's challenges while also discovering their wild instincts. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, Madagascar won an ASCAP Award for its lively score and features Sacha Baron Cohen lending his voice to King Julien, a party-loving lemur.

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  • Six Days Seven Nights
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    Six Days Seven Nights

    Harrison Ford, Anne Heche, David Schwimmer
    14 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Ivan Reitman
    Six Days Seven Nights is a 1998 adventure-comedy film, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Harrison Ford and Anne Heche. The screenplay was written by Michael Browning. It was filmed on location in Kauai, and released on June 12, 1998.

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  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
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    Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

    Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
    15 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
    In the animated film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, our lovable quartet of New York City zoo escapees - Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) - find themselves marooned in the wilds of Africa. This sequel, brimming with humor and adventure, unfolds as they navigate unfamiliar terrain and encounter new creatures. Alongside their lemur friends, King Julien XIII (Sacha Baron Cohen) and Maurice (Cedric The Entertainer), they must learn to survive in the wild while trying to return home. Their journey is a comedic exploration of self-discovery, friendship, and the importance of family.

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  • Nothing but the Truth
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    Nothing but the Truth

    Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett
    9 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Rod Lurie
    When reporter Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor (Matt Dillon) and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside (Alan Alda) argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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  • Wolf
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    Wolf

    Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader
    9 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Mike Nichols
    After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As Randall struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden (Michelle Pfeiffer), his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.

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  • Big Nothing
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    Big Nothing

    Alice Eve, David Schwimmer, Simon Pegg
    8 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Jean-Baptiste Andrea
    Big Nothing is a 2006 British crime black comedy film directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea starring David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg. It was released in December 2006, and had its premiere at Cardiff Film Festival in November 2006. Big Nothing was filmed on the Isle of Man and in Wales at Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan and at Caerwent and other areas of Monmouthshire. Other scenes were at Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.

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