Alexander Payne

A grumpy teacher at a New England prep school finds himself stuck on campus over the Christmas holiday to look after a few students who have no place to go….

A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.

Directed by Alexander Payne, this film follows the journey of an aging father, played by Bruce Dern, who believes he has won a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. Accompanied by his son,…

Set against the lush backdrop of Hawaii, this film follows Matt King, portrayed by George Clooney, as he grapples with a series of personal and familial crises. After his wife…

In this 2004 film directed by Alexander Payne, two middle-aged men embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country. The story follows Miles, a struggling writer and wine…

Warren Schmidt, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, embarks on a poignant journey of self-discovery following his retirement and the sudden death of his wife. As he travels across the country to…

In this satirical comedy-drama, a high school teacher becomes embroiled in the chaos of a student body election, leading to unexpected consequences. The film stars Reese Witherspoon as the ambitious…

In this satirical comedy-drama, a young, troubled woman named Ruth Stoops, played by Laura Dern, finds herself at the center of a heated national debate over reproductive rights. As she…