Sean Astin
Actor | Director
Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, and producer better known for his film roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In television, he appeared as Lynn McGill in the fifth season of 24. Most recently, he provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso.
Filmography - Acting
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Adverse (2020)
As: Frankie
In order to save his sister, a ride-share driver must infiltrate a dangerous crime syndicate.
Directed by: Brian A. Metcalf
Stars: Sean Astin | Mickey Rourke | Lou Diamond Phillips | Penelope Ann Miller | Aaron Schwartz
Showbiz Kids (2020)
As: Himself
A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.
Directed by: Alex Winter
Stars: Sean Astin | Alyssa Milano | Corey Haim | Corey Feldman | Alex Winter
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween (2019)
As: Narrator / Mr Gigglenose
When Melvin tries to cancel Halloween, clever best friends Harold and George create their own spooky holiday -- and it's a huge success!
Runtime: 46 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Nat Faxon | Ramone Hamilton | Jay Gragnani | Dayci Brookshire
Gloria Bell (2019)
As: Jeremy
Gloria is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
Stars: Sean Astin | John Turturro | Michael Cera | Alanna Ubach | Julianne Moore
eHero (2018)
As: Richard Brixton
An up-and-coming video gamer faces his greatest challenge yet as he and his team must overcome a fiery gaming superstar, as well as their own battling egos, to win the ultimate video game championship.
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Joseph Procopio
Stars: Sean Astin | Chloe Rose | Michael Boisvert | Varun Saranga | Greg Hovanessian
Espionage Tonight (2017)
As: Sam Jacobson
In a reality TV show created by the U.S. government about spies, audiences go on fake undercover missions, but fact cannot be easily distinguished from fiction.
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Rob Gordon Bralver
Stars: Sean Astin | Saïd Taghmaoui | Lynn Whitfield | Joseph Gatt | Chasty Ballesteros
Dead Ant (2017)
As: Art
When the 1989 "one-hit-wonder" glam-metal band "Sonic Grave" embark on a trip to Coachella in hopes of a comeback, their peyote trip pit stop in Joshua Tree incites an "unworldly" viscous attack, and they must "rock" themselves out of harms way.
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Ron Carlson
Stars: Sean Astin | Jake Busey | Tom Arnold | Danny Woodburn | Leisha Hailey
Unleashed (2017)
As: Carl
When a cosmic event turns Emma's dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Finn Taylor
Stars: Kate Micucci | Steve Howey | Justin Chatwin | Josh Brener | Hana Mae Lee
Not a War Story (2017)
Hollywood collides with a group of veterans who are tired of the typical PTSD and valor-portrayed movies and decide to make an original dark humor zombie apocalypse film all on their own.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Tim O'Donnell
Stars: Sean Astin | Keith David | Ross Patterson | Bryan Callen | Mat Best
The Lears (2017)
As: Tom Cornwall
A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Directed by: Carl Bessai
Stars: Anthony Michael Hall | Sean Astin | Bruce Dern | Aly Michalka | Victoria Smurfit
Bad Kids of Crestview Academy (2017)
As: Headmaster Nash
It's four years later, and a new group of students has been placed in Saturday detention at the infamous and prestigious Crestview Academy. When Siouxsie, sophomore 'undercrust,' crashes the party to avenge her sister's death, a Saturday detention reserved for the privileged seniors of Crestview Academy turns into a date in hell. It's not long before a naïve pussycat lover, gay ...
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Ben Browder
Stars: Sean Astin | Gina Gershon | Sammi Hanratty | Drake Bell | Ben Browder
Swing State (2016)
As: Bob Bernard
A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious conservative radio personality, becoming an overnight sensation.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Jonathan Sheldon
Stars: Sean Astin | Taryn Manning | Billy Zane | Angela Kinsey | Shane Black
Range 15 (2016)
As: Pilot Grigsby
A group of veterans wake up after a night of partying to find out that the zombie apocalypse has spread across the United States. Together, they must fight their way across the country in order to find a cure for the outbreak and restore freedom before it's too late.
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Ross Patterson
Stars: Sean Astin | Keith David | Danny Trejo | William Shatner | Mindy Robinson
The Do-Over (2016)
As: Ted-O
The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure.
Runtime: 108 min.
Directed by: Steven Brill
Stars: Adam Sandler | David Spade | Paula Patton | Kathryn Hahn | Nick Swardson
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past (2015)
As: Raphael
Told in the style of Playmates' Half-Shell Heroes action figure line, the storyline finds the Turtles going back in time to the Jurassic Era, where they encounter friendly dinosaurs from the past and dangerous aliens from the future who have a nefarious plan of their own. However, things get even more complicated when Triceratons, Bebop and Rocksteady show up!
Runtime: 45 min.
Directed by: Glen Murakami
Stars: Sean Astin | Eric Bauza | Seth Green | Greg Cipes | Rob Paulsen
Woodlawn (2015)
As: Hank
Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.
Runtime: 123 min.
Directed by: Jon Erwin | Andrew Erwin
Stars: Sean Astin | C. Thomas Howell | Brando Eaton | Jon Voight | Virginia Williams
Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild! (2015)
From the creators of the smash hit JUNGLE MASTER comes a new animated comedy for the whole family! When a spaceship crashes into the farm house, the biggest characters in the barnyard set out on the adventure of a lifetime.
Runtime: 70 min.
Directed by: Xu Kerr
Stars: Sean Astin | Cam Clarke | Jeff Foxworthy | Nicolas Roye | Spike Spencer
Checkmate (2015)
As: Dyson
Six people are thrown together during an elaborate bank heist where any move can alter the outcome. Is it coincidence, or are they merely pawns in a much bigger game.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Timothy Woodward Jr.
Stars: Vinnie Jones | Sean Astin | Danny Glover | Michael Paré | Mischa Barton
Do You Believe? (2015)
As: Dr. Farell
When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate.
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: Jon Gunn
Stars: Sean Astin | Alexa PenaVega | Mira Sorvino | Cybill Shepherd | Brian Bosworth
K-9 World Cup (2015)
The road to glory is walked as a pack. When the Mexicanine Republic becomes the host for the World Canine Cup, the coach has one chance to put together the best team in history; but the new warriors will have to learn to put aside their differences and work as a team, to show their country that ultimate football glory is more than just a dream.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Carlos Pimentel | Nathan Sifuentes
Stars: Plutarco Haza | Raúl Araiza | Fernando Luján | Sergio Corona | Maite Perroni
Out West (2015)
As: Cal Calhoun
Celebutante Prissy Alcott leaves her luxe Reno life behind for her childhood home in Colorado when she learns that her family has gone broke and is selling their ranch. She tries to reboot the family enterprise as a dude ranch with the help of her three gay friends.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Lee Brownstein
Stars: Sean Astin | Daniel Baldwin | Beth Grant | Jennifer Elise Cox | Ray Wise
The Dramatics: A Comedy (2015)
As: Alex Wilson Dixon
When an out of work actress unexpectedly lands a starring role in the sexually explicit mini-series adaptation of a best selling erotic novel, her aimless, stoner boyfriend does his best to be supportive. But when her volatile, Oscar winning co-lead takes "rehearsals" too far, her dream job becomes her boyfriend’s worst nightmare and the couple is forced to decide whether or not their relationship is ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Scott Rodgers
Stars: Riki Lindhome | Pablo Schreiber | Timm Sharp | Scott Rodgers | Kat Foster
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
As: Shazam (voice)
After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t ...
Runtime: 72 min.
Directed by: Ethan Spaulding
Stars: Sean Astin | Nathan Fillion | Christopher Gorham | Rosario Dawson | Matt Lanter
The Surface (2014)
As: Mitch
Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Gil Cates Jr.
Stars: Sean Astin | Mimi Rogers | Chris Mulkey | John Emmet Tracy | Elvis Thao
The Hero of Color City (2014)
As: Horatio
An imaginative tale chronicling the adventures of a diverse band of crayons as they strive to protect not only their magical multihued homeland but the imagination of children everywhere from a terrifying monster.
Runtime: 77 min.
Directed by: Frank Gladstone
Stars: Sean Astin | Owen Wilson | Christina Ricci | Craig Ferguson | Jessica Capshaw
Video Games: The Movie (2014)
As: Himself
From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, ...
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: Jeremy Snead
Stars: Sean Astin | Donald Faison | Zach Braff | Wil Wheaton | Alison Haislip
Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014)
As: Tanner
An American soldier deployed at Abu Ghraib finds himself behind the walls of the infamous Hard Site, where he develops a secret friendship with an Iraqi detainee.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Luke Moran
Stars: Sean Astin | John Heard | Michael Welch | Sara Paxton | Elijah Kelley
Moms' Night Out (2014)
As: Sean
Yearning for an evening without their kids, some friends plan a night out. But to do this, their husbands need to watch the kids. What can go wrong?
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Andrew Erwin | Jon Erwin
Stars: Sean Astin | Sarah Drew | Patricia Heaton | Logan White | Robert Amaya
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero (2014)
As: Porter
A group of friends head to a deserted Caribbean island for a surprise overnight bachelor party only to discover that the island isn't deserted. It's actually the home to a secret medical facility. Not only that, there's something wrong with the water surrounding the island...
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Kaare Andrews
Stars: Sean Astin | Ryan Donowho | Brando Eaton | Currie Graham | Jillian Murray
Justice League: War (2014)
As: Shazam (voice)
The world is under attack by an alien armada led by the powerful Apokoliptian, Darkseid. A group of superheroes consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam must set aside their differences and gather together to defend Earth.
Runtime: 79 min.
Directed by: Jay Oliva
Stars: Sean Astin | Christopher Gorham | Michelle Monaghan | Alan Tudyk | Shemar Moore
Stan Lee's Mighty 7 (2014)
As: Kid Kinergy (voice)
When seven aliens crash land in the desert night, Stan Lee discovers that they are being chased by a top-secret military force led by Mr. Cross and his Chinese technical assistant, Lily. Stan hides the distressed aliens in his Malibu beach house, but when the evil reptilian Taegons invade Planet Earth days later, Stan needs to act quick! He teaches the seven aliens how to become superheroes, and in a ...
Runtime: 66 min.
Stars: James Belushi | Armie Hammer | Teri Hatcher | Christian Slater | Mayim Bialik
The Naughty List (2013)
As: Winter
After two young elves give Santa and the North Pole food poisoning they must redeem their Naughty List status by finding a way to save Christmas.
Runtime: 46 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Matthew Lillard | Kyle Chandler | Naya Rivera | Drake Bell
Santa Switch (2013)
As: Eddie
A struggling dad gets a new start after a strange encounter replaces his mall Santa gig with the real thing.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: David Cass Jr.
Stars: Anne Dudek | Ethan Erickson | Tiffany Adams | Annie Thurman | Griffin Cleveland
The Freemason (2013)
As: Leon Weed
A wealthy banker lies brutally murdered. The bankers daughter and only heir, Rana (Alex McKenna) calls upon Cyrus (Randy Wayne) a brilliant but eccentric freelance writer, to assist in the investigation. Teaming up with homicide detective, Leon Weed (Sean Astin), Cyrus and Leon are quickly thrust into the cryptic world of Freemasonry, pursuing a legendary relic. They begin by interviewing Grandmaster ...
Runtime: 95 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Randy Wayne | Alex McKenna
Extraction (2013)
As: Kyle Black
A major feature exclusively for digital, EXTRACTION follows a U.S. Black Ops team member who finds himself the only survivor of a botched prisoner extraction mission. Forced to fight his way out of a maximum-security Chechen prison, he must keep his target alive in order to catch a terrorist arms-dealer who is a threat to thousands of lives.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Tony Giglio
Stars: Sean Astin | Danny Glover | Jon Foo | Joanne Kelly | Falk Hentschel
Addicted To Fame (2012)
As: Matt Foster
A documentary that goes behind the scenes of the movie Illegal Aliens, and a filmmaker's journey from obscurity to moral blindness in the seductive glare of the media spotlight.
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: David Giancola
Stars: Sean Astin | Jesse Eisenberg | Bruce Campbell | Anna Nicole Smith | David Giancola
Amazing Love (2012)
As: Stuart
Teen friends, Steve, Carrie, Cooper, and Gameboy embark on a weekend camping trip lead by their church youth group leader Stuart (Sean Astin) and his wife Beth (Erin Bethea). Joining them is an outsider Ashley, a self-involved rich kid, whose attitude causes a major commotion within the group, specifically between her and Carrie. Before it gets too out of hand though, Stuart takes this opportunity to share ...
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Kevin Downes
Stars: Sean Astin | Sammi Hanratty | Savannah Jayde | Patty Duke | Erin Bethea
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rise of the Turtles (2012)
As: Raphael
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Directed by: Juan Meza-Leon | Alan Wan | Michael Chang
Stars: Sean Astin | Greg Cipes | Rob Paulsen | Jason Biggs | A.J. Buckley
Adopting Terror (2012)
As: Tim Broadbent
Tim and Cheryl Broadbent are excited to finally adopt Mona, a beautiful baby girl. But when the baby's biological father starts stalking them, their world turns upside down: through intimidation, manipulation, and violence, he is determined to take his daughter back. Written by Anonymous (IMDB.com).
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Micho Rutare
Stars: Sean Astin | Mary Gross | Michael Gross | Ken Colquitt | Evelyn Danford
Dorothy And The Witches Of Oz (2012)
As: Frack
Children's author Dorothy Gale makes a decent living continuing her grandfather's series of Oz books. When a new agent enters the scene, Dorothy moves to New York city. In the midst of a major business deal for her books, Dorothy discovers that her books are not based on her imagination, but on repressed memories. While Dorothy struggles with the revelation, she is forced to confront The Wicked Witch ...
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: Leigh Scott
Stars: Billy Boyd | Christopher Lloyd | Eliza Swenson | Ari Zagaris | Paulie Redding
Love's Christmas Journey (2011)
As: Mayor Wayne
While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. Settling in nicely with her brother's family, Ellie also meets Erik, a young man abandoned by his outlaw father ...
Runtime: 172 min.
Directed by: David S. Cass Sr.
Stars: Ernest Borgnine | Natalie Hall | Dylan Bruce | JoBeth Williams | Greg Vaughan
And They're Off (2011)
As: Dusty
A comedy centered on a failed horse trainer who desperately wants to be back in the winner's circle.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Rob Schiller
Stars: Sean Astin | Kevin Nealon | Mark Moses | Greg Cipes | Cheri Oteri
Demoted (2011)
As: Mike
What go around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: J.B. Rogers
Stars: Sean Astin | David Cross | Sara Foster | Michael Vartan | Constance Zimmer
WWII in HD: The Air War (2010)
As: Steve Pisanos (voice)
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Sammy Jackson
Stars: Sean Astin | Elijah Wood | Casey Affleck | Chris O'Donnell | Rob Lowe
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
As: Himself
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters ...
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Nikki Frakes | Will Hess | Terry Dougas
Stars: Sean Astin | Nicolas Cage | Michael Chiklis | Kenneth Branagh | Stan Lee
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' (2010)
As: Himself
A retrospective documentary of the cult classic movie The Goonies. Including interviews with the cast, exploration of the film's locations and unique stories you wont hear anywhere else.
Runtime: 24 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Robert Davi | Jeff Cohen | Richard Donner | Michael Alderman
Stay Cool (2009)
As: Big Girl
The film centers on a successful author who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Michael Polish
Stars: Sean Astin | Chevy Chase | Winona Ryder | Jon Cryer | Mark Polish
Forever Strong (2008)
As: Marcus Tate
Rick Penning lives life just like he plays rugby; fast, hard-hitting and intense. When life on the edge lands him in jail, prison ward Marcus Tate offers him a chance to get back in the game by playing for his rival, Highland Rugby. Reluctantly Rick joins the team where he must adopt the grueling training schedule that Coach Gelwix enforces, or finish out the season behind bars.
Runtime: 112 min.
Directed by: Ryan Little
Stars: Sean Astin | Julie Warner | Sean Faris | Gary Cole | Neal McDonough
Spirit of the Forest (2008)
As: Furi (voice)
The Spirit of the Forest is a fun-filled, action-packed adventure that takes you into a spectacular world beyond your imagination! The evil Mrs. D’Abondo wants to help a powerful businessman build a highway through the middle of the forest, a diabolical plan that forces the forest creatures to flee. To stop Mrs. D’Abondo and save their homes, Furi leads his friends in a daring mission to keep the ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: David Rubin
Stars: Sean Astin | Giovanni Ribisi | Ron Perlman | Anjelica Huston | María Adánez
Borderland (2007)
As: Randall
Three college students, Phil, Ed, and Henry take a road trip into Mexico for a week of drinking and carefree fun only to have Phil find himself a captive of a group of satanic Mexican drug smugglers who kill tourists and whom are looking for a group of new ones to prepare for a sacrifice.
Runtime: 105 min.
Directed by: Zev Berman
Stars: Sean Astin | Brian Presley | Rider Strong | Jake Muxworthy | Beto Cuevas
The Final Season (2007)
As: Kent Stock
True story of Kent Stock, who in the early 90's, gives up a job and ditches his wedding plans to take over as head coach as the Norway High School baseball team. Kent must win over his players and convince them and himself that he can fill their former coach's shoes and that they can go out winners. In the summer of 1991 Norway High's baseball tradition ended on a triumphant but sombre note.
Runtime: 119 min.
Directed by: David M. Evans
Stars: Sean Astin | Powers Boothe | Rachael Leigh Cook
What Love Is (2007)
As: Geroge
It's Valentine's Day and Tomhas big plans. He's about to get engaged and has a surprise party planned to share the good news with friends. But things take a turn for the worse. Tom returns home only to discover his girlfriend has packed up and left him. Now, instead of a surprise party, the surprise is on Tom. Fortunately, his friends are there to help him make sense of it all.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Mars Callahan
Stars: Sean Astin | Matthew Lillard | Anne Heche | Cuba Gooding Jr. | Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
My Wife is Retarded (2007)
As: Jeff
A man learns the secret behind his perfect marriage.
Runtime: 10 min.
Directed by: Etan Cohen
Stars: Sean Astin | Leslie Bibb | Gary Cole
Click (2006)
As: Bill
A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices.
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Frank Coraci
Stars: Christopher Walken | Adam Sandler | Kate Beckinsale | Henry Winkler | David Hasselhoff
Love and Debate (2006)
A girl goes to Harvard and joins the debate team. She has to deal with a ton of issues, from boyfriends, to ethnicity, to religion, to sexual assault.
Runtime: 96 min.
Stars: Sean Astin | Daniel Samonas | Gina Philips
Smile (2005)
As: Mr. Matthews
Introduced to a volunteer opportunity with the Doctor's Gift Program, Katie (Mika Boorem) signs up for a trip to China, where she meets Lin (Yi Ding), a girl with whom she shares a birthday. Lin has a facial deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face, but her friendship with Katie helps her start to see life in a new way.
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Jeff Kramer
Stars: Beau Bridges | Linda Hamilton | Luoyong Wang | Mika Boorem | Yi Ding
Bigger Than the Sky (2005)
As: Ken Zorbell
After being dumped by his girlfriend, a man stuck in a deadend life decides to audition for a small role in a local community theatre's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Despite having no experience as an actor, he lands the lead role, which wreaks havoc upon his life.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Al Corley
Stars: Sean Astin | John Corbett | Amy Smart | Clare Higgins | Marcus Thomas
Slipstream (2005)
As: Stuart Conway
A scientist plots a bank robbery based around his newest invention -- a time travel gadget that will send its user 10 minutes into the past. Everything goes according to plan, until he encounters a group of thieves who've planned their heist for the same day.
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: David van Eyssen
Stars: Vinnie Jones | Sean Astin | Hakeem Kae-Kazim | Grant Swanby | Ivana Miličević
Balto III: Wings of Change (2004)
As: Kodi (voice)
Balto and the other sled dogs are feeling dejected because the mail that used to be delivered by dogsled is now being delivered by airplanes. But when a mail plane crashes in the mountains, the dogs come to the rescue.
Runtime: 76 min.
Directed by: Phil Weinstein
Stars: Sean Astin | Keith Carradine | Jodi Benson | Charles Fleischer | Bill Fagerbakke
Elvis Has Left the Building (2004)
As: Aaron
Harmony had an encounter early in life with the young Elvis, and can't seem to shake his influence. Now a Pink Lady selling cosmetics, she seems to inadvertently bring harm to any Elvis impersonators she encounters. After a bizarre car accident leaves a slew of them dead, Harmony goes on the run from the authorities, hooking up with a downtrodden ad exec who has Elvis troubles of his own.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Joel Zwick
Stars: Sean Astin | Tom Hanks | John Corbett | Kim Basinger | Annie Potts
50 First Dates (2004)
As: Doug Whitmore
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Peter Segal
Stars: Sean Astin | Rob Schneider | Drew Barrymore | Adam Sandler | Lusia Strus
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
As: Samwise "Sam" Gamgee
Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.
Runtime: 201 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Sean Astin | Ian McKellen | Viggo Mortensen | Liv Tyler | Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
As: Samwise "Sam" Gamgee
Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Runtime: 179 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Sean Astin | Ian McKellen | Viggo Mortensen | Liv Tyler | Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
As: Samwise "Sam" Gamgee
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Runtime: 178 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Sean Astin | Ian McKellen | Viggo Mortensen | Liv Tyler | Elijah Wood
Kimberly (2000)
As: Bob
Four young men fall in love with the same woman. When they all find themselves attracted by Kimberly, hey vow not to fight for her affections during the season -- but then she gets pregnant and doesn't know which teammate is the father.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Frederic Golchan
Stars: Sean Astin | Jim Gaffigan | Gabrielle Anwar | Patty Duke | Peggy Cafferty
Dish Dogs (2000)
As: Morgan
Two friends travel from town to town taking jobs as dishwashers until they both find love and must choose separate paths.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Robert Kubilos
Stars: Sean Astin | Brian Dennehy | Matthew Lillard | Richard Moll | Shannon Elizabeth
The Last Producer (2000)
As: Bo Pomerantz
An old-time mogul struggles to reenter the club where power and money make the rules.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Stars: Lauren Holly | Ann-Margret | Benjamin Bratt | Charles Durning | Burt Reynolds
Deterrence (2000)
As: Ralph
The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Rod Lurie
Stars: Sean Astin | Timothy Hutton | Kevin Pollak | Clotilde Courau | Sheryl Lee Ralph
Icebreaker (2000)
As: Matt Foster
At the the Killington ski resort something has gone awry. Evil terrorists led by the sinister Greig have taken the resort hostage with a stolen nuclear device. It's up to Ski Patrol bum Matt Foster to save the day... and his fiancé.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: David Giancola
Stars: Sean Astin | Stacy Keach | Bruce Campbell | Suzanne Turner | Alison Lees-Taylor
Bulworth (1998)
As: Gary
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
Runtime: 108 min.
Directed by: Warren Beatty
Stars: Sean Astin | Oliver Platt | Don Cheadle | Warren Beatty | Halle Berry
The Long Way Home (1997)
As: Voice
The story of the post World War II Jewish refugee situation from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel.
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: Mark Jonathan Harris
Stars: Morgan Freeman | Sean Astin | Martin Landau | Miriam Margolyes | Ed Asner
Courage Under Fire (1996)
As: Patella
A US Army officer had made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up and he was reassigned to a desk job. Later he was tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. At first all seemed in order then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses....
Runtime: 116 min.
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Stars: Matt Damon | Denzel Washington | Lou Diamond Phillips | Meg Ryan | Michael Moriarty
The Low Life (1995)
As: Andrew
Yale graduate John has come to Hollywood to catch his big break. It hasn't happened yet.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: George Hickenlooper
Stars: Sean Astin | Rory Cochrane | Kyra Sedgwick | Ron Livingston | James Le Gros
Harrison Bergeron (1995)
As: Harrison Bergeron
"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Bruce Pittman
Stars: Sean Astin | Hayden Christensen | Christopher Plummer | Eugene Levy
Safe Passage (1994)
As: Izzy Singer
A mother with seven sons feels like she's losing control of her life and her family. But personal...
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Robert Allan Ackerman
Stars: Nick Stahl | Susan Sarandon | Sam Shepard | Marcia Gay Harden | Robert Sean Leonard
Rudy (1993)
As: Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
Runtime: 114 min.
Directed by: David Anspaugh
Stars: Sean Astin | Ned Beatty | Jon Favreau | Greta Lind | Scott Benjaminson
Where The Day Takes You (1992)
As: Greg
A group of teen-age runaways try to survive in the streets of Los Angeles. Drugs, prostitution, violence and bureaucratic indifference all pose threats to the kids, who nevertheless prefer this harsh life to going back to their families. King, somewhat older, provides some leadership the kids.
Runtime: 105 min.
Directed by: Marc Rocco
Stars: Sean Astin | Peter Dobson | Lara Flynn Boyle | Laura San Giacomo | Will Smith
Encino Man (1992)
As: Dave Morgan
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man from the past in their back yard. But the thawed-out Link, as the boys have named him, quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Stars: Sean Astin | Pauly Shore | Brendan Fraser | Megan Ward | Robin Tunney
Toy Soldiers (1991)
As: William 'Billy' Tepper
After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its students hostage. They rebel against the armed intruders and try to take back their academy by any means necessary.
Runtime: 111 min.
Directed by: Daniel Petrie Jr.
Stars: Sean Astin | Andrew Divoff | Keith Coogan | Wil Wheaton | George Perez
The Willies (1990)
As: Michael
Two brothers camping with their cousin try to frighten each other by telling stories. They start with urban legends, but then there are two main narrations: one involves strange happenings at an elementary school; the other, a teenage boy with a peculiar interest.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Brian Peck
Stars: Sean Astin | James Karen | Kathleen Freeman | Jason Horst | Joshua Miller
Memphis Belle (1990)
As: Sgt. Richard "Rascal" Moore
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Dresden, a heavily-defended city that invariably causes many Allied casualties
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Stars: Billy Zane | Matthew Modine | Tate Donovan | Eric Stoltz | D. B. Sweeney
The War of the Roses (1989)
As: Josh at 17
The Roses, Barbara and Oliver, live happily as a married couple. Then she starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver, and likes what she sees. Both want to stay in the house, and so they begin a campaign to force each other to leave. In the middle of the fighting is D'Amato, the divorce lawyer. He gets to see how far both will go to get rid of the other, and boy do they go far.
Runtime: 116 min.
Directed by: Danny DeVito
Stars: Michael Douglas | Danny DeVito | Marianne Sägebrecht | Kathleen Turner | Dan Castellaneta
Staying Together (1989)
As: Duncan McDermott
After their father abruptly sells the beloved family-owned restaurant that has employed them for years, the charismatic McDermott boys - hot-tempered Brian (Quill), lovelorn Kit (Mulroney) and jokester Duncan (Astin) - find themselves at odds with their parents and each other.
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Lee Grant
Stars: Sean Astin | Stockard Channing | Daphne Zuniga | Jim Haynie | Melinda Dillon
Like Father Like Son (1987)
As: Clarence / Trigger
Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. By accident one of them drinks a brain-exchanging serum, and it switches their identities. This leads of course to extraordinary complications in school and at work, but also to insight in the problems and ...
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Rod Daniel
Stars: Catherine Hicks | Margaret Colin | Dudley Moore | Patrick O'Neal | Kirk Cameron
White Water Summer (1987)
As: Alan
When the experienced guide Vic accompanies the city boy Alan and his three friends on their first wilderness experience, he not only hope to teach the four boys lessons about the wilderness, but about themselves. Vic pushes them to the limit. Soon after alienating the boys, Vic finds himself in desperate need of help and must rely on his students in order to survive.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Jeff Bleckner
Stars: Sean Astin | Kevin Bacon | Matt Adler | Jonathan Ward | K. C. Martel
The Goonies (1985)
As: Mikey Walsh
A young teenager named Mikey Walsh finds an old treasure map in his father's attic. Hoping to save their homes from demolition, Mikey and his friends Data Wang, Chunk Cohen, and Mouth Devereaux run off on a big quest to find the secret stash of Pirate One-Eyed Willie.
Runtime: 114 min.
Directed by: Richard Donner
Stars: Sean Astin | Josh Brolin | Corey Feldman | Kerri Green | Jeff Cohen