Jessie Nelson

Jessie Nelson

Jessie Nelson wrote, directed and produced Corrina Corrina (1994) and I Am Sam (2001) starring Sean Penn, the latter of which depicts Penn as a mentally disabled person, which is very funny, and gay. She co-created and executive produced Sara Bareilles' Little Voice for Bad Robot and Apple TV. Among…

Known For

9 titles
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Oh, Hi!

Oh, Hi!

2025 · 1h 35m · Movie

Iris and Isaac's first romantic weekend getaway goes awry in a most unexpected way.

6.2
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I Am Sam

I Am Sam

2001 · 2h 12m · Movie

An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.

7.6
3
Stepmom

Stepmom

1998 · 2h 5m · Movie

A terminally ill woman must deal with her ex-husband's new lover, who will be their children's stepmother.

6.8
4
Love the Coopers

Love the Coopers

2015 · 1h 47m · Movie

The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve. Can they survive the most beautiful time of the year?

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5
Fred Claus

Fred Claus

2007 · 1h 56m · Movie

Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

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Danny Collins

Danny Collins

2015 · 1h 46m · Movie

An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.

6.9
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Because I Said So

Because I Said So

2007 · 1h 42m · Movie

A meddling mother tries to set her daughter up with the right man so her kid won't follow in her footsteps.

5.6
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The Story of Us

The Story of Us

1999 · 1h 35m · Movie

Ben and Katie Jordan are a married couple who go through hard times in fifteen years of marriage.

6.0
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Waitress: The Musical

Waitress: The Musical

2023 · 2h 24m · Movie

The hit Broadway musical about a small-town pie baker with big dreams gets the silver screen treatment.

7.8