The Best Thomas Haden Church Movies

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

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List films range from Lucky Them to John Carter.

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Thomas Haden Church has been in some really popular films, and is right up there with stars like Mickey Rourke and James Franco in terms of fame and success.

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  • We Bought a Zoo
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    We Bought a Zoo

    Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church
    7 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Cameron Crowe
    Following his wife's untimely death, Los Angeles journalist Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) decides to make a fresh start by quitting his job and moving his children (Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones) to an 18-acre property containing the Rosemoor Wildlife Park. Though closed for years, Rosemoor is still home to many animals, cared for by Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson) and her small staff. Mee opens his heart and his checkbook as he, Kelly and the others work to renovate and reopen the zoo.

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  • Broken Trail
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    Broken Trail

    Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Greta Scacchi
    19 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Walter Hill
    Broken Trail is a 2006 Western miniseries directed by Walter Hill and starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. Written by Alan Geoffrion, who also wrote the novel, the story is about an aging cowboy and his nephew who transport 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming to sell them to the British Army. Along the way, their simple horse drive is complicated when they rescue five Chinese girls from a slave trader, saving them from a life of prostitution and indentured servitude. Compelled to do the right thing, they take the girls with them as they continue their perilous trek across the frontier, followed by a vicious gang of killers sent by the whorehouse madam who originally paid for the girls. Broken Trail weaves together two historical events: the British buying horses in the American West in the late 19th century and Chinese women being transported from the West Coast to the interior to serve as prostitutes. Filmed on location in Calgary, Alberta, the miniseries originally aired on American Movie Classics as its first original film.
  • Sideways
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    Sideways

    Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen
    19 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Alexander Payne
    In the modern classic Sideways, two middle-aged men, Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti) and Jack Cole (Thomas Haden Church), embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country. Miles, an unsuccessful writer and wine enthusiast, hopes to relax before Jack's impending wedding. The journey unfolds with comedic mishaps and poignant revelations, which are further complicated when they encounter Maya (Virginia Madsen) and Stephanie (Sandra Oh). The film, a comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne, won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and is known for its honest portrayal of friendship and personal failure.

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  • Tombstone
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    Tombstone

    Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn
    18 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
    Tombstone, a captivating Western drama, unravels the story of an infamous lawman, Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), who retires to Tombstone, Arizona. He's accompanied by his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer), a volatile gambler. As they strive for a peaceful life, their tranquility is shattered by the ruthless Cowboy gang. The ensuing conflict leads to the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The movie brims with high-stakes confrontations and historic characters, offering an intense exploration of brotherhood and justice in the dangerous Wild West.

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  • Spider-Man 3
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    Spider-Man 3

    Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco
    14 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Sam Raimi
    In Spider-Man 3, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, faces a web of challenges. His love for Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) is tested as new villains emerge. The Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), an escaped convict with the power to shape-shift into sand, and Venom (Topher Grace), a sinister alien symbiote that amplifies its host's darkest traits, are the formidable foes. As Peter grapples with his personal demons, he must also confront these threats to protect New York City. This action-packed superhero drama, directed by Sam Raimi, showcases a complex narrative of redemption and responsibility while maintaining its comic book roots.

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  • Over the Hedge
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    Over the Hedge

    Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell
    15 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
    In DreamWorks' animated comedy, Over the Hedge, RJ (Bruce Willis), a mischievous raccoon, and Verne (Garry Shandling), a cautious turtle, find themselves in an unfamiliar suburban world while seeking food. They befriend fellow animals like Stella (Wanda Sykes), a skunk, and Hammy (Steve Carell), a hyperactive squirrel. As they navigate the new territory, their survival instincts are put to test against humans and exterminator Dwayne (Thomas Haden Church). This film intertwines humor with environmental commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. The movie's vibrant animation and witty dialogue have earned it acclaim.

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