The Best Jimmy Fallon Movies

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Updated March 2, 2023 627 votes 235 voters 34.8K views
Over 200 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Jimmy Fallon Movies
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Vote for your favorite Jimmy Fallon movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

With over 200 movie fans voting, this list of the best Jimmy Fallon movies is a great way to explore the comedian's varied filmography. Jimmy Fallon has come a long way since his days on Saturday Night Live. The former cast member has gone on to become one of the most popular late-night TV hosts and a successful actor in films ranging from comedies to dramas.

Fallon stands out for his unique brand of humor and his enthusiasm for pranks and goofy skits. He brings all these qualities together in some truly enjoyable films, making him an ideal choice for viewers who love lighthearted comedies with plenty of laughter-inducing moments sprinkled throughout. From romcoms like Fever Pitch to family friendly fare such as Arthur and the Invisibles, there's something here for everyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun at the movies.

So why not check out this ranked list? Vote up your favorite films starring Jimmy Fallon.

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  • Fever Pitch
    1

    Fever Pitch

    Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, James B. Sikking
    86 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
    In Fever Pitch, an unconventional romantic comedy, Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon), a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, falls head over heels for the successful workaholic Lindsay Meeks (Drew Barrymore). Their romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of a thrilling baseball season. However, when his beloved team makes it to the playoffs, Ben's fanaticism puts their relationship to the test. Directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly, this film is a delightful blend of sports fervor and heartwarming romance, showcasing the hilarious yet poignant struggle between love and loyalty.

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  • Almost Famous
    2

    Almost Famous

    Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson
    55 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Cameron Crowe
    Almost Famous is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama directed by Cameron Crowe. It follows the journey of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit), an aspiring rock journalist who gets his big break when he lands an assignment for Rolling Stone magazine. He goes on tour with emerging band Stillwater, led by charismatic frontman Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) and experiences the highs and lows of the '70s rock scene. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and features a breakout performance from Kate Hudson as groupie-with-a-heart-of-gold, Penny Lane.

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  • Taxi
    3

    Taxi

    Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Esposito
    59 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Tim Story
    After a slew of traffic accidents, police Detective Andy Washburn (Jimmy Fallon) has his driver's license revoked by his lieutenant (Jennifer Esposito), who also demotes him. One day on duty, Andy hears of a bank robbery and hails a taxi driven by Belle (Queen Latifah), a new cabbie. During a chase, they lose the robbers, a group of models led by Vanessa (Gisele Bündchen), and Belle's taxi is impounded. Andy promises to get the car back for Belle if she helps him catch the thieves.

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  • Factory Girl
    4

    Factory Girl

    Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce, Hayden Christensen
    20 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: George Hickenlooper
    In the mid-1960s, wealthy debutant Edie Sedgwick (Sienna Miller) meets artist Andy Warhol (Guy Pearce). She joins Warhol's famous Factory and becomes his muse. Although she seems to have it all, Edie cannot have the love she craves from Andy, and she has an affair with a charismatic musician (Hayden Christensen), who pushes her to seek independence from the artist and the milieu.

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  • Whip It
    5

    Whip It

    Elliot Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig
    30 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Drew Barrymore
    Bliss Cavendar lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret.

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  • The Scheme
    6

    The Scheme

    Jimmy Fallon, Timothy Bottoms, Bruce Weitz
    12 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Marcus Gautesen