Wallace Shawn Movies

A quirky and inspirational documentary film on the philosophical approach to the life and work of character actor, Austin Pendleton.

Pendelton "Penny" Wise is a smooth-talking con-artist who scams people with phoney travel comp vacations over the phone when, desperate for more fast...

The documentary short of Toy Story of why and how the feature length blockbuster sleeper movie became a success and helps to boost Pixar's popularity...

Sigmund Freud's ghost advises a married New York psychiatrist in love with a patient.

King Nicholas XX is ready to retire and pass the throne to his son, Nick St. Nicholas. But he is a no-show, preferring his lavish seaside lifestyle...

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living...

A newly divorced swinger on the prowl goes to work as a detective for a neurotic feminist attorney.

A middle-aged woman frees herself from the spirit-crushing influence of her husband by refusing to remember what her age is.

An ordinary guy delves deep into counterculture, conspiracy theories and the like as he tries to discern the structure of society.

Embarrassed because he perceives his father as dull, a creative boy invents himself a new, more exciting one and finds the popularity he craves.

A documentary about the making of the 1987 film "The Princess Bride" with original archive footage and interviews with cast members. Produced for...

April has a problem. Whenever she gets anything like passionate with a guy all sorts of things seem to spontaneously combust. The only men she meets...

Tells the story of a woman who gets involved in politics with no previous contact with world events.

BEFORE AND AFTER DINNER is an exploration of the life and work of Andre Gregory, groundbreaking director, actor, artist, and raconteur, filmed by...

A successful, ego-maniacal architect who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses wants to make peace as his life approaches...

This is a dark story of a caring movie maker who struggles to make it and also struggles with his demons and obsessions.

The year is 1974, and Barbara Dean (Judi Dench), a British assistant manager in a foreign bank in Saigon, begins a relationship with American Bob...

Two married couples are about to give new meaning to the phrase "Love Thy Neighbor." When these best friends become more than just friends, one...

A kid strives to be perfect, and in the end realizes that individuality is more fun.

An impressive roster of celebrities -- including Lili Taylor, Paul Robeson, Sarah Jones, Brian Jones, John Sayles and Wallace Shawn -- lend their...