Joel Garland

Joel Garland films, ranked by your taste

Actor · 11 films on Boxlist

Known for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Leo and The Believer.

See which ones match your taste

Starring Joel Garland

  1. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

    2014 · Film

    7.5/10 · TMDB

    A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with...

    Where to watch:Rent or buy
  2. Leo

    Leo

    2023 · Film

    7.7/10 · TMDB

    Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets...

    Where to watch:
  3. The Believer

    The Believer

    2001 · Film

    7.0/10 · TMDB

    A hardcore US racist skinhead who, because of his intelligence, leads a gang dedicated to fighting the enemy: the supposed American-Jewish conspiracy for domination. However, he's hiding a secret: he's Jewish-born, a brilliant scholar...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy
  4. Eileen

    Eileen

    2023 · Film

    6.4/10 · TMDB

    During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca Saint John, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy
  5. I Sell the Dead

    I Sell the Dead

    2008 · Film

    6.1/10 · TMDB

    18th century justice catches up with a pair of grave robbers. With only a few hours to go before his date with the guillotine, Arthur Blake (Monaghan) tells his life story to Father Francis Duffy (Ron Perlman). Before long, Arthur spills...

  6. True Story

    True Story

    2015 · Film

    6.3/10 · TMDB

    A drama centered around the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.

    Where to watch:Rent or buy
  7. The Book of Henry

    The Book of Henry

    2017 · Film

    7.5/10 · TMDB

    Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy
  8. Lady in the Water

    Lady in the Water

    2006 · Film

    5.5/10 · TMDB

    Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy
  9. The Week Of

    The Week Of

    2018 · Film

    5.4/10 · TMDB

    The parents of a soon-to-be married couple make the final preparations for the wedding ceremony.

    Where to watch:
  10. The Grudge

    The Grudge

    2020 · Film

    5.6/10 · TMDB

    After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy
  11. The Bounty Hunter

    The Bounty Hunter

    2010 · Film

    5.8/10 · TMDB

    Milo Boyd is a bounty hunter whose latest gig is rather satisfying, as he finds out that the bail-skipper he must chase down is his own ex-wife, Nicole -- but she has no intention of getting nabbed without a fight. Complicating matters...

    Where to watch:+ rent/buy

Credits from TMDB, for the films and shows in the Boxlist catalogue. Star ratings are quality scores, not fit.