The Best Jami Gertz Movies

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List of the best Jami Gertz movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Jami Gertz'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 Jami Gertz movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Jami Gertz movies will be at the top of the list. Jami Gertz has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jami Gertz movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Jami Gertz films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

List contains films like Less Than Zero and Solarbabies.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Jami Gertz movies?" and "What are the greatest Jami Gertz roles of all time?"

Joel Schumacher and John Hughes have both worked with Jami Gertz over the years, as have plenty of other well-known directors. Movie fans who love Jami Gertz have also been known to enjoy films starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mary Stuart Masterson.

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  • The Lost Boys
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    Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest
    24 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Joel Schumacher
    In The Lost Boys, the Emerson family, comprising of recently divorced Lucy (Dianne Wiest) and her two sons, Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim), relocate to the seemingly tranquil town of Santa Carla. They soon find themselves caught in a sinister undercurrent when Michael is lured into a gang led by the charismatic David (Kiefer Sutherland), who are more than they appear: vampires. As Michael begins transforming, it's up to Sam and two quirky vampire hunters, the Frog brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander), to save him and their town from these night-time predators. A cult classic, this horror-comedy redefined the vampire genre with its unique blend of thrills and laughs.

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  • Less Than Zero
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    Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey
    13 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Marek Kanievska
    Clay (Andrew McCarthy) comes home to Los Angeles after his first semester of college and encounters some disturbing developments. His former lover, burgeoning model Blair (Jami Gertz), has begun to abuse cocaine. But her addiction pales in comparison to the drug dependency of her new boyfriend, Julian (Robert Downey Jr.), who's also Clay's childhood buddy. Clay tries to help them get sober, but the process is complicated by Rip (James Spader), a callous dealer Julian is indebted to.

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  • Sixteen Candles
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    Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael Schoeffling
    16 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: John Hughes
    Sixteen Candles is a classic 1984 coming-of-age comedy directed by John Hughes. The film centers around the character of Samantha Baker, (Molly Ringwald), who's celebrating her 16th birthday but feels ignored by her family who are preoccupied with her sister's wedding. Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), the high school heartthrob, is the object of Samantha's affection while she is relentlessly pursued by a nerdy freshman named Ted, (Anthony Michael Hall). As the day unfolds, hilarious and heartfelt moments ensue, culminating in a memorable birthday that Samantha didn't expect. This film marks an important milestone in teenage films for its honest depiction of adolescent life.

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  • Mischief
    4
    Doug McKeon, Chris Nash, Kelly Preston
    4 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Mel Damski
    Jonathan (Doug McKeon) is a nerd -- until a rebellious new kid, greaser and womanizer Gene (Chris Nash), moves in next door and starts teaching him how to land his crush, the popular Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). But as Gene helps out Jonathan, he develops his own crush on Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart), even though she's dating one of the high school's star athletes. Gene rethinks his philosophy on women, and Jonathan realizes that dream girls are better off remaining dreams.

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  • Twister
    5
    Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes
    19 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Jan de Bont
    Twister is a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled ride through the world of storm chasing. Bill Harding (Bill Paxton), a seasoned meteorologist, teams up with his estranged wife Jo (Helen Hunt), an equally passionate and fearless tornado researcher. Their mission? To deploy their revolutionary weather research device right in the heart of dangerously unpredictable cyclones. The movie, directed by Jan de Bont, delivers a gripping tale of science, nature's fury, and human resilience. Aided by an ensemble cast that includes Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alan Ruck, Twister is an action-packed thriller where the weather is the ultimate antagonist.

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  • Endless Love
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    Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Don Murray
    4 votes
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
    Parental disapproval of two teenage lovers (Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt) causes a confusion of arson, death and insanity.

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