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List of the best Jane Lynch movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Jane Lynch'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 Jane Lynch movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Jane Lynch movies will be at the top of the list. Jane Lynch has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jane Lynch movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Jane Lynch films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Jane Lynch role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Jane Lynch performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Items on this list include Tru Loved and Exposed.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Jane Lynch movies?" and "What are the greatest Jane Lynch roles of all time?"
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Best in ShowJane Lynch, Jennifer Coolidge, Parker Posey Best in Show is a 2000 American improvisational comedy film written and directed by Christopher Guest. The film follows five entrants in a prestigious dog show and focuses on the slightly ...more
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The 40-Year-Old VirginElizabeth Banks, Kat Dennings, Steve Carell The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Judd Apatow, about a middle-aged man's journey to finally have sex. It was co-written by its ...more
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Role ModelsElizabeth Banks, Louis C.K., Paul Rudd Role Models is a 2008 American comedy film directed by David Wain about two energy drink salesmen who are ordered to perform 150 hours of community service as punishment for various offenses. ...more
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A Mighty WindJane Lynch, Jennifer Coolidge, Parker Posey A Mighty Wind is a 2003 American mockumentary comedy-drama film about a folk music reunion concert in which three folk bands reunite for a television performance for the first time in decades. ...more
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The FugitiveJulianne Moore, Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones The Fugitive is a 1993 American action film based on the 1960s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins. The film was directed by Andrew Davis and stars Harrison Ford and Tommy ...more
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsMeryl Streep, Jim Carrey, Jude Law Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2004 American fantasy dark comedy film directed by Brad Silberling. It is an adaptation of the first three novels of A Series of Unfortunate ...more
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyAmy Adams, Will Ferrell, Sacha Baron Cohen Ricky Bobby (WILL FERRELL) has always dreamed of driving fast -- real fast -- like his father, Reese Bobby (GARY COLE), who left the family to pursue his racing dreams. Early on, Ricky’s mother, ...more
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Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursQueen Latifah, Kristen Wiig, Jane Lynch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a 2009 American 3-D computer animated comedy adventure film, and the third installment in the Ice Age series. It was produced by Blue Sky Studios and ...more
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Another Cinderella StorySelena Gomez, Jane Lynch, Jessica Parker Kennedy Another Cinderella Story is a 2008 teen romantic comedy musical dance film directed by Damon Santostefano and starring Selena Gomez, Drew Seeley and Jane Lynch. The film was released directly to ...more
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Wreck-It RalphSarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Mindy Kaling Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 comedy animation family film written by Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee and directed by Rich Moore.
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Shrek Forever AfterCameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Julie Andrews Shrek Forever After is a 2010 action animated film written by Tim Sullivan and Josh Klausner and directed by Mike Mitchell. Shrek Forever After, formerly known as Shrek Goes Fourth and also ...more
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For Your ConsiderationSarah Shahi, Sandra Oh, Ricky Gervais For Your Consideration is a 2006 comedy film directed by Christopher Guest. It was co-written by Guest and Eugene Levy, and both also star in the film. The title is a phrase used in trade ...more
Julie & JuliaAmy Adams, Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch Julie & Julia is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. The film contrasts the life of chef ...more
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PaulSteven Spielberg, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Wiig Paul is a 2011 British-American science fiction road comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and written by and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The film is about two British science fiction ...more
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Space ChimpsKristin Chenoweth, Jane Lynch, Stanley Tucci Space Chimps is a 2008 American CGI animated adventure sci-fi family comedy film produced by Vanguard Animation, Starz Animation, and 20th Century Fox, and it was released on July 18, 2008. The ...more
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Alvin and the ChipmunksJane Lynch, David Cross, Jesse McCartney Alvin and the Chipmunks is a 2007 American live-action comedy film directed by Tim Hill. Based on the characters of the same name created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., the film stars Jason Lee, ...more
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SleepoverSteve Carell, Summer Glau, Jane Lynch Sleepover is a 2004 American teen film directed by Joe Nussbaum and starring Alexa Vega, Mika Boorem, Jane Lynch, Sam Huntington, Sara Paxton, Brie Larson, Steve Carell and Jeff Garlin.
RioAnne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Jane Lynch Rio is a 2011 animated adventure comedy film directed by Carlos Saldanha and written by Don Rhymer.
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Straight TalkTeri Hatcher, Dolly Parton, James Woods Straight Talk is an 1992 American comedy-film distributed by Hollywood Pictures, directed by Barnet Kellman and starring Dolly Parton and James Woods. Parton did not receive star-billing in any ...more
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Mr. Troop MomJane Lynch, George Lopez, Julia Benson Mr. Troop Mom is an American 2009 comedy television film directed by William Dear, written by Thomas Ian Griffith and starring George Lopez, Daniela Bobadilla, April Telek, Julia Anderson, ...more
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What Planet Are You From?Sarah Silverman, Annette Bening, John Goodman What Planet Are You From? is a 2000 science fiction comedy film starring Garry Shandling, Annette Bening, John Goodman, Greg Kinnear, Linda Fiorentino and Ben Kingsley. It was directed by Mike ...more
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Fifty PillsKristen Bell, Jane Lynch, Diora Baird Fifty Pills is the debut feature film of director Theo Avgerinos, which premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.
Adventures of PowerJane Lynch, Neil Peart, Adrian Grenier Adventures of Power is a 2008 film directed by Ari Gold.
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The CaliforniansKate Mara, Jane Lynch, Cloris Leachman The Californians is a 2005 independent drama film from Hart Sharp Films starring Noah Wyle. It is a modern-day adaptation of the 1886 Henry James novel The Bostonians, with the location moved ...more
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Smiley FaceAnna Faris, Jane Lynch, John Krasinski Smiley Face is a 2007 comedy film written by Dylan Haggerty and directed and co-produced by Gregg Araki. It stars Anna Faris as a young woman who has a series of misadventures after eating a ...more
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryJohn C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan. Singer Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.
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Glee: The 3D Concert MovieGwyneth Paltrow, Lea Michele, Dianna Agron A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and Glee fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.
Spring BreakdownAmy Poehler, Kristin Cavallari, Jane Lynch Spring Breakdown is a comedy film starring Amy Poehler, Parker Posey, and Rachel Dratch. Three years after principal photography, and after the film's owner, Warner Independent Pictures, was ...more
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CarpoolJane Lynch, Matthew Morrison Carpool is a 2011 comedy short film directed by Charles Ingram and Nick Corirossi.
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Post GradAlexis Bledel, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch Post Grad is a 2009 romantic comedy film directed by Vicky Jenson and starring Alexis Bledel, about a recent college graduate who moves back in with her family while she figures out what she ...more
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Fatal InstinctRosie O'Donnell, Jane Lynch, Sean Young Fatal Instinct is a 1993 erotic thriller comedy film directed by Carl Reiner. It parodies the erotic thriller movie genre, which at the time had reached its commercial peak. The film stars ...more
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Suffering Man's CharityCarrie Fisher, Jane Lynch, Anne Heche Suffering Man's Charity, later released as Ghost Writer, is a 2007 comedy/horror film directed by Alan Cumming and written by playwright Thomas Gallagher.
I Do & I Don'tJane Lynch, Colin Mochrie, Bryan Callen I Do & I Don't is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Steve Blair.
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How to Be a Hollywood Player in Less Than Ten MinutesJane Lynch, Andrew Ableson, Andrew Turner How to Be a Hollywood Player in Less Than Ten Minutes is a 2004 short comedy film written and Directed by Joe Hudson.
Vice VersaJane Lynch, Fred Savage, Swoosie Kurtz Vice Versa is a 1988 comedy film starring Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. It is the fourth screen adaptation of the 1882 novel of the same name by F. Anstey. Three previous adaptations were ...more
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The Three StoogesKate Upton, Sofía Vergara, Nicole Polizzi The Three Stooges, also known as The Three Stooges: The Movie, is a 2012 slapstick comedy film based on the classic shorts of the mid-20th century comedy trio of the same name. The movie was ...more
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes BackJane Lynch, Stanley Tucci, Cheryl Hines Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back is a 2010 American computer-animated direct to video science fiction comedy film and the sequel to the 2008 film Space Chimps. The film was directed and ...more
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Collateral DamageArnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Lynch, John Turturro Collateral Damage is a 2002 American action film directed by Andrew Davis, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri, Cliff Curtis, John Leguizamo and John Turturro. The film ...more
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Delhi SafariChristopher Lloyd, Jane Lynch, Jason Alexander Delhi Safari is a 2011 animation film written and directed by Nikhil Advani.
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Surviving EdenPeter Dinklage, Jane Lynch, Cheri Oteri Surviving Eden is a 2004 comedy film written and directed by Greg Pritikin.
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise PartyJane Lynch, Alyson Stoner, Diedrich Bader Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party is a direct-to-DVD animated film released in 2006 by Paramount Pictures. This is the first movie to star the Holly Hobbie doll, albeit completely ...more
Big BreaksElizabeth Banks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jane Lynch Big Breaks is a 2009 comedy short film directed by David Krumholtz.
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ExposedJane Lynch, Missi Pyle, Lindsay Sloane Exposed is a 2003 American independent comedy film written and directed by Misti L. Barnes, starring Brenda Strong, Lumi Cavazos, Gia Carides, Tate Donovan and Missi Pyle. Bob Smith, the host of ...more
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesLeAnn Rimes, Jane Lynch, Alyson Stoner Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes is the 100th direct-to-DVD movie to feature the Holly Hobbie character. It was released to video on October 24, 2006, and broadcast on November 11, ...more
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Man MaidJane Lynch, Sara Rue, John Doe Man Maid is a 2009 comedy film directed by Chris Lusvardi.
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Weather GirlJane Lynch, Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer Weather Girl is a 2009 comedy film written and directed by Blayne Weaver. The film stars Tricia O'Kelley, Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer, and Enrico Colantoni.
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Escape from Planet EarthJessica Alba, Sofía Vergara, Sarah Jessica Parker Escape from Planet Earth is a 2012 animated adventure comedy film written by Cory Edwards and Tony Leech and directed by Callan Brunker.
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The RockerEmma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Christina Applegate The Rocker is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Peter Cattaneo, starring Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, and Jane Lynch. The film was written by Maya ...more
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Eye of the DolphinJane Lynch, Katharine Ross, Christine Adams Eye of the Dolphin is a 2006 American drama film written by Wendell Morris and directed by Michael Sellers. It starred Carly Schroeder, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris, Katharine Ross and Christine ...more