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List of Gillian Jacobs Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

2. Don't Think Twice (2016)
12
2
Don't Think Twice
R
12
2

Don’t Think Twice is a comedy drama film which tells the story of a group of best friends who are struggling to gain success as a comedy group. However, when one of them, Jack, gets a role in a popular show, insecurities arise among them.

Role:
Samantha
Starring:
Ben Stiller, Mike Birbiglia, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher
Directed By:
Mike Birbiglia
3. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
11
2
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
R
11
2

With an asteroid on its way to obliterate Earth, insurance salesman, Dodge, bonds with his neighbor Penny. Penny decides to help Dodge reach Olivia, his former sweetheart while Dodge decides to help Penny reach England to see her family. On their trip, the two fall in love before the destruction of the world.  

Directed By:
Lorene Scafaria
4. Black or White (2014)
11
2
Black or White
PG-13
11
2

Elliot deeply cares for his granddaughter Eloise, but her paternal grandmother wants her son to have custody of Eloise, although he is addicted to drugs. He soon finds himself in a custody battle to stop his granddaughter’s life from being ruined by her reckless and drug-addict father.

Starring:
Kevin Costner, Anthony Mackie, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, Bill Burr, Mpho Koaho
Directed By:
Mike Binder
5. Choke (2008)
13
2
Choke
R
13
2

This black comedy film tells the story of a sex-addicted con-man  who fakes choking in a restaurant, and uses the sympathies of his rescuers to pay the hospital bills of his mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Starring:
Sam Rockwell, Joel Grey, Clark Gregg, Chuck Palahniuk
Directed By:
Clark Gregg
8. Life Partners (2014)
11
2
Life Partners
R
11
2

This romantic comedy drama film tells the story of a 29 year old lawyer, whose best friend is a lesbian. However, after one of them gets into a serious relationship, a dramatic shift occurs and their friendship is tested.  

Role:
Paige
Directed By:
Susanna Fogel
10. Walk of Shame (2014)
10
2
Walk of Shame
R
10
2

Local correspondent Meghan Miles, hoping for a promotion to Los Angeles network anchoring, finds that she has lost her dream-job and same day, her fiancé leaves her. Despondent, she gets drunk and wakes up in a stranger’s bed. Then she learns that she is being re-considered; and must reach in time. However, with no money, car, ID, or phone, can she manage it? 

Role:
Rose
Starring:
Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Kevin Nealon, Ethan Suplee, Sarah Wright
Directed By:
Steven Brill
11. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
10
3
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
PG-13
10
3

Magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton have been hugely successful until Burt’s overbearing ego became unbearable. Challenged by the dangerous magician Steve Gray, Burt becomes even more careless and Anton ends their partnership. Down on his luck and a change of heart allows Burt to reconnect with Anton while preparing for a final showdown with Gray. 

Starring:
Alan Arkin, Zachary Gordon, James Gandolfini, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, Vance DeGeneres
Directed By:
Don Scardino
12. Bad Milo (2013)
12
2
Bad Milo
R
12
2

Bad Milo is a horror comedy film which tells the story of Duncan, an average guy working an average office job, who begins to experience unusual pains in his stomach whenever he feels stressed out. He soon realizes that there is an actual demon living in his intestines who is responsible for this problem.  

Role:
Sarah
Starring:
Peter Stormare, Patrick Warburton, Kumail Nanjiani, Mary Kay Place
Directed By:
Jacob Vaughan
13. The Contractor (2022)
9
2
The Contractor
A
9
2

James Harper was a decorated Green Beret, who is discharged from the army, because of his illegal use of steroids. Since he is facing financial issues, he decides to take help from his friend Mike, who works at a private military company. He receives a lucrative offer, and accepts it, but he is forced to risk everything for the mission.  

Role:
Brianne
Starring:
Chris Pine
14. Come Play (2020)
10
2
Come Play
PG-13
10
2
Role:
Sarah
15. The Lookalike (2014)
9
2
The Lookalike
9
2
Role:
Lacey / Sadie
Starring:
Justin Long, Jerry O'Connell, Scottie Thompson, John Corbett
Directed By:
Richard Gray
16. The Box (2009)
10
2
The Box
PG-13
10
2

A financially desperate couple receives a simple wooden box with a button and is told that if they press the button they will get $1 million; but the action will cause death to somebody they do not know. After much hesitation, they finally push the button and sure enough receive the promised amount. But it also throws them into moral dilemma and cause unforetold disaster. 

Starring:
Frank Langella, Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Holmes Osborne, James Rebhorn
Directed By:
Richard Kelly
17. I Used to Go Here (2020)
9
2
I Used to Go Here
Not
9
2
Role:
Kate
Starring:
Jemaine Clement
18. Life of the Party (2018)
10
2
Life of the Party
PG-13
10
2

This comedy film revolves around Deanne, a middle-aged mother, who decides to complete her college education, after she is divorced by her husband. Soon, her daughter is quite shocked to see that her mother is sharing classes with her.

Role:
Helen
Starring:
Melissa McCarthy, Chris Parnell, Julie Bowen, Christina Aguilera, Maya Rudolph
Directed By:
Ben Falcone
19. Visions (2015)
9
2
Visions
R
9
2

Along with her husband, Eveleigh, a pregnant woman moves to a vineyard, leaving the city life behind. Soon, things take a strange turn as she begins to experience some terrifying visions. She starts to believe that some kind of supernatural force might be haunting her house. She attends a yoga class, where she befriends another pregnant woman named Sadie. Together, the two women try to find answers.

Role:
Sadie
Starring:
Eva Longoria, Isla Fisher, Jim Parsons, Anson Mount
Directed By:
Kevin Greutert
20. Ibiza (2018)
10
2
Ibiza
TV-MA
10
2

Harper, a New Yorker in her 30s goes to Barcelona for a business trip. She is joined by her two best friends. Harper comes across a hot, famous DJ, Leo. Is love on cards? 

Role:
Harper
Starring:
Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Jordi Mollà, Michaela Watkins, Richard Madden, Vanessa Bayer
Directed By:
Alex Richanbach
21. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015)
9
2
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
R
9
2

This comedy sci-fi film tells the story of Nick and Jacob, who decide to help their friend, Lou, who is in trouble. Therefore, they use a time machine in order to travel back in time. Unfortunately, things don’t go as they plan. 

Role:
Jill
Starring:
Chevy Chase, John Cusack, Christian Slater, Kumail Nanjiani, Rob Corddry
Directed By:
Steve Pink
22. Revenge for Jolly! (2012)
8
2
Revenge for Jolly!
R
8
2
Starring:
Kristen Wiig, Oscar Isaac, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody, Brian Petsos
Directed By:
Chadd Harbold
23. Lemon (2017)
8
2
Lemon
8
2
Role:
Tracy
Starring:
Michael Cera, Judy Greer, Rhea Perlman, Megan Mullally
Directed By:
Janicza Bravo
24. Don Cheadle Is Captain Planet (2011)
12
2
Don Cheadle Is Captain Planet
12
2
Starring:
Don Cheadle, Brenda Song, James Davis, Brian Guest, Kenny Apel
Directed By:
Nick Corirossi, Charles Ingram
25. It's Not You It's Me (2012)
13
4
It's Not You It's Me
13
4
Role:
Babe
Starring:
Fran Kranz, Rob Huebel, Travis Nicholson, Ithamar Enriquez
Directed By:
Matt Spicer
26. Crush (2013)
11
2
Crush
11
2
Role:
Shira
Starring:
Jenny Slate, Jack Antonoff, Rachel Antonoff, Caroline Ellis
Directed By:
Rachel Antonoff, Bianca Giaever
27. Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012)
11
2
Watching TV with the Red Chinese
11
2
Role:
Suzanne
Starring:
Leonardo Nam, Ryan O'Nan, James Chen, Keong Sim
Directed By:
Shimon Dotan
28. Blackbird (2007)
10
2
Blackbird
10
2
Starring:
Michael Shannon, Guy Boyd, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Denham
Directed By:
Adam Rapp
29. Nonames (2010)
10
2
Nonames
10
2
Role:
CJ
Starring:
Barry Corbin, Darren E. Burrows, James Badge Dale, Jamie Harrold
Directed By:
Kathy Lindboe
30. Adventures in the Sin Bin (2012)
9
2
Adventures in the Sin Bin
9
2
Starring:
Bo Burnham, Ben McKenzie, Michael Seater, Brian Petsos
Directed By:
Billy Federighi
31. Made in Cleveland (2013)
9
2
Made in Cleveland
9
2
Role:
Martha
Starring:
Busy Philipps, Patrick Antone, Jessy Leigh, Robbie Barnes
Directed By:
Jamie Babbit, Robert C. Banks, Tony Hartman
32. Let Go (2011)
9
2
Let Go
9
2
Role:
Darla
Starring:
Kevin Hart, Ed Asner, Simon Helberg, Edward Asner, David Denman
Directed By:
Brian Jett
33. The Big Ask (2013)
9
2
The Big Ask
TV-MA
9
2
Role:
Emily
Starring:
Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey, David Krumholtz, Zachary Knighton
Directed By:
Thomas Beatty, Rebecca Fishman
34. Brother Nature (2016)
8
2
Brother Nature
R
8
2
Role:
Gwen Turley
Starring:
Kenan Thompson, Bill Pullman, Kumail Nanjiani, Taran Killam
Directed By:
Matt Villines, Osmany Rodriguez
35. Helena from the Wedding (2010)
8
2
Helena from the Wedding
8
2
Role:
Helena
Starring:
Corey Stoll, Dagmara Dominczyk, Melanie Lynskey, Jessica Hecht, Paul Fitzgerald
Directed By:
Joseph Infantolino
36. No Way Jose (2015)
7
1
No Way Jose
R
7
1
Role:
Penny
Starring:
Emily Osment, Adam Goldberg, Ahna O'Reilly, Brendan Hines
Directed By:
Adam Goldberg
37. Building Girl (2005)
7
1
Building Girl
7
1
Role:
Katie
Starring:
Michael Mosley, Austin Basis, John Boyd, Henry Afro-Bradley
Directed By:
Shari L. Carpenter

TV Movie(s)

1. Community: Miracle on Jeff's Street (2013)
13
2
Community: Miracle on Jeff's Street
13
2
Role:
Britta Perry (voice)
Starring:
Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie
2. Up All Night (2007)
11
2
Up All Night
11
2
Role:
Marni
Starring:
John Cho, Leslie Grossman, Josh Meyers, Mario Loya

Animation(s)

Rick and Morty (2013)
Rick and Morty
TV-14
Starring:
Nathan Fielder, Dan Harmon, Alfred Molina, Peter Serafinowicz, Tara Strong, Tricia Helfer, John Oliver
Directed By:
Pete Michels, Dominic Polcino, Anthony Chun, Wesley Archer, John Rice
Invincible (2021)
Invincible
TV-MA
Role:
Atom Eve
Starring:
Lauren Cohan, Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Mahershala Ali, Jon Hamm
Adventure Time with Finn & Jake (2010)
Adventure Time with Finn & Jake
TV-PG
Starring:
Donald Glover, Helena Mattsson, Billy West, Erik Estrada, Marc Maron, Jim Cummings, Lucy Lawless
Directed By:
Bong Hee Han, Larry Leichliter, Elizabeth Ito, Andres Salaff, Adam Muto
The Venture Bros. (2003)
The Venture Bros.
TV-MA
Starring:
Seth Green, Aziz Ansari, Cristin Milioti, Bill Hader, Nathan Fillion, Stephen Colbert, Reggie Watts
Directed By:
Jon Schnepp, Christopher McCulloch, Ki-Yong Bai
Regular Show (2009)
Regular Show
TV-PG
Starring:
Katey Sagal, Tim Curry, Carl Weathers, Chord Overstreet, George Takei, Keith David, Amy Sedaris
Directed By:
John Davis Infantino, Sean Szeles, Calvin Wong, J.G. Quintel, Mike Roth
Robot Chicken (2001)
Robot Chicken
TV-MA
Starring:
Ginnifer Goodwin, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Hiddleston, Kel Mitchell, Charlize Theron
Directed By:
Chris McKay, Zeb Wells, Kevin Shinick, Tom Sheppard, Matthew Senreich
Justice League Action (2016)
Justice League Action
TV-Y7
Starring:
Lacey Chabert, James Woods, Sean Astin, Cloris Leachman, Gary Cole, Jake T. Austin, Troy Baker
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
TV-MA
Starring:
Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, David Cross, Idris Elba, Michael K. Williams, Mike Judge, Will Forte
Directed By:
Matt Maiellaro, Dave Willis, Craig Hartin
American Dad! (2005)
American Dad!
TV-14
Starring:
Carmen Electra, Corey Feldman, Craig Ferguson, Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rose Byrne, Lou Diamond Phillips
Directed By:
Ron Hughart, Brent Woods, Anthony Lioi, Rodney Clouden, Pam Cooke
Community: Abed's Master Key (2012)
Community: Abed's Master Key
Role:
Britta Perry (voice)
Starring:
Donald Glover, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Donald Glover
Directed By:
Maya Fineberg
Long Live the Royals (2014)
Long Live the Royals
Role:
Katherine / ... (4 episodes, 2015)
Starring:
Kieran Culkin, Fred Armisen, Peter Serafinowicz, Alfred Molina, Ellie Kemper
Directed By:
Phil Rynda, Cole Sanchez
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV-MA
Role:
Lieutenant Barbara Brinson
Starring:
Haley Joel Osment, Jack Quaid, Tom Kenny, Gary Cole
Monsters vs. Aliens (2013)
Monsters vs. Aliens
TV-Y7
Starring:
Amy Sedaris, Jeff Bennett, Will Friedle, Diedrich Bader

TV Shows and Videos

Community (2009)
Community
TV-PG
Role:
Britta Perry / ... (110 episodes, 2009-2015)
Starring:
Jennie Garth, Jonathan Banks, Luke Perry, Josh Holloway, Brie Larson, Jason Alexander, Anthony Michael Hall
Directed By:
Tristram Shapeero, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Rob Schrab, Jay Chandrasekhar
Fringe (2008)
Fringe
TV-14
Starring:
Meghan Markle, Diane Kruger, Leonard Nimoy, Christopher Lloyd, Lecy Goranson, Joshua Jackson, Alan Ruck
Directed By:
Jeannot Szwarc, David Straiton, Fred Toye, Miguel Sapochnik, Jon Cassar
The Good Wife (2009)
The Good Wife
TV-14
Starring:
Tony Goldwyn, Archie Panjabi, Tom Skerritt, Eddie Izzard, Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Connie Nielsen
Directed By:
Rosemary Rodriguez, Michael Zinberg, Brooke Kennedy, James Whitmore Jr., Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Traveler (2007)
Traveler
Starring:
Matt Bomer, Viola Davis, Aaron Stanford, Logan Marshall-Green, Anthony Ruivivar
Directed By:
Fred Gerber
George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
George Carlin's American Dream
TV-MA
Role:
Brenda Carlin's Letters and Diaries
Starring:
Chris Rock, Patton Oswalt
Great Minds with Dan Harmon (2016)
Great Minds with Dan Harmon
Starring:
Jack Black, Jason Sudeikis, Nick Kroll, Sarah Silverman, Dan Harmon, Spencer Crittenden
Directed By:
Heath Cullens
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (2013)
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
TV-14
Starring:
Jason Schwartzman, Laurie Metcalf, Rosa Salazar, Fred Willard, Lauren Cohan, Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Perlman
Directed By:
Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
The Book of Daniel (2006)
The Book of Daniel
Starring:
David Harbour, Aidan Quinn, Alison Pill, Marin Hinkle
The Greatest Event in Television History (2012)
The Greatest Event in Television History
TV-14
Starring:
Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Chelsea Peretti, Megan Mullally, Nick Kroll, Jon Hamm, Amanda Anka
Directed By:
Lance Bangs, Adam Scott
The Book Club (2012)
The Book Club
Role:
Penelope / ... (2 episodes, 2012)
Starring:
Parvesh Cheena, Danny Pudi, Chris Marrs, Thomas Fowler
CollegeHumor Originals (2006)
CollegeHumor Originals
Starring:
Hugh Jackman, Yvonne Strahovski, Joss Whedon, Michael C. Hall, Rainn Wilson, Simon Pegg, Milana Vayntrub
Directed By:
Matthew Pollock, Ryan Anthony Martin, Michael Schaubach, Tim Wilkime, Vincent Peone
Love (2016)
Love
TV-MA
Role:
Mickey Dobbs (34 episodes, 2016-2018)
Starring:
David Spade, Ed Begley Jr., Milana Vayntrub, Paul Rust, Claudia O'Doherty, Mike Mitchell
Directed By:
Steve Buscemi, Dean Holland, Maggie Carey, John Slattery, Joe Swanberg
Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)
Comedy Bang! Bang!
TV-14
Starring:
Rhys Darby, Emily Bett Rickards, Tom Green, Pauly Shore, John Mulaney, Tyler James Williams, Nick Swardson
Directed By:
Benjamin Berman, Stoney Sharp, Danny Jelinek
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016)
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Starring:
Steven Yeun, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Nick Kroll, Rhys Darby, Tim Baltz, Dan Ahdoot
Directed By:
Brad Morris, Robert Ben Garant, Alex Fernie, Seth Morris, Kulap Vilaysack
Community: Study Break (2010)
Community: Study Break
Role:
Britta Perry (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Donald Glover, Chevy Chase, Alison Brie
Directed By:
David Seger
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV-14
Starring:
Brad Renfro, Andrew McCarthy, Courtney B. Vance, Michael York, Fran Drescher, Dianne Wiest, Doris Roberts
Directed By:
Frank Prinzi, Jean de Segonzac, Steve Shill, Darnell Martin, Norberto Barba
Girls (2012)
Girls
TV-MA
Starring:
Natasha Lyonne, Lucy Liu, Adam Driver, Lisa Bonet, Lucy DeVito, Ben Mendelsohn, Felicity Jones
Directed By:
Lena Dunham, Jesse Peretz, Richard Shepard, Jamie Babbit, Jody Lee Lipes
Royal Pains (2009)
Royal Pains
TV-PG
Starring:
Willa Fitzgerald, Vanessa Lynn Williams, Hal Linden, Donal Logue, John Amos, Tom Cavanagh, Skai Jackson
Directed By:
Michael Rauch, Matthew Penn, Jay Chandrasekhar, Emile Levisetti, Constantine Makris
First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer (2012)
First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer
Starring:
Ed Helms, Topher Grace, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Nick Kroll, Will Forte, Chris Parnell
Directed By:
Jefferson Dutton, Chris VanArtsdalen
Dr. Ken (2015)
Dr. Ken
TV-PG
Starring:
Margaret Cho, Jonathan Banks, Ken Jeong, Dan Harmon, Rhys Darby, Joel McHale
Coach (2010)
Coach
PG-13
Starring:
Mamie Gummer, Hugh Dancy, Michael Chernus, Jonathan Gutierrez, Liane Balaban
Directed By:
Will Frears