Best Judge Reinhold movies
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TOP 20: Zandalee
Judge Reinhold as: Thierry Martin
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Release: 1991
Bored with her marriage to burnt out poet turned corporate executive Thierry, Zandalee falls prey to an old friend of her husband, the manipulative and egotistical Johhny and becomes enmeshed in a sensual, passionate and destructive affair.
TOP 19: Beethoven's 3rd
Judge Reinhold as: Richard Newton
Genre: Comedy, Family
Release: 2000
Everyone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton, his wife Beth and kids Brennan and Sara shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.
TOP 18: Beethoven's 4th
Judge Reinhold as: Richard Newton
Genre: Comedy, Family
Release: 2001
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. Turns out it's a prince and the pauper scenario, with the real Beethoven now living with a pompous rich family.
TOP 17: My Brother the Pig
Judge Reinhold as: Richard Caldwell
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 1999
When a mysterious spell transforms a young teenager's bratty little brother into a pig while their parents are on vacation, their only hope for restoring the hoofed youngster back to his human form is to take a trip south of the border in this supernatural comedy for the whole family starring Scarlett Johansson. For years, Kathy Cauldwell (Johansson) has been the target of younger brother George's obnoxious practical jokes. Soon after Kathy and George's parents leave the youngsters in the care of nanny Matilda (Eva Mendes) in order to get away for a much-needed vacation in France, George is transformed into a pig thanks to Matilda's ancient magical rocks. As the trio sets off to Mexico to seek the help of Matilda's Mexican grandmother with George's best friend Freud in tow (Alex D. Linz), matters are complicated when a local butcher sets his sights on the portly new ham in town.
TOP 16: Runaway Car
Judge Reinhold as: Ed Lautner
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, TV Movie
Release: 1997
A nurse apprentice, who had a bad day at work, meets a computer programmer at a car garage. The man is urged to go somewhere, but his car is not ready yet, so the nurse offers him a ride. Before leaving the man, they pick up the nurse's baby nephew. Once on the street, they almost run over a young man. Not knowing if he is hurt, they pick up the man too. But the worst luck begins when the car brakes break down
TOP 15: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Judge Reinhold as: Neil Miller
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Release: 2006
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.
TOP 14: Swing Vote
Judge Reinhold as: Walter
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release: 2008
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
TOP 13: Homegrown
Judge Reinhold as: Polizist
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1998
Three laborers on a Northern California marijuana plantation become increasingly paranoid when they learn that their boss has been murdered. They know enough to run, taking with them enough of the crop to pay them for services rendered. Hooking up with go-between Lucy in the next town, they plot their next move.
TOP 12: The Santa Clause 2
Judge Reinhold as: Neil Miller
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Release: 2002
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
TOP 11: Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
Judge Reinhold as: Network Executive
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Release: 2009
Maya Dolittle can talk to animals. She gets discovered and Tiffany Monaco, a Hollywood star, brings her to L.A. to help her little puppy, who turns out to be a boy.
TOP 10: Vice Versa
Judge Reinhold as: Marshall Seymour
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release: 1988
A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.
TOP 9: Beverly Hills Cop III
Judge Reinhold as: Det. Sgt. William 'Billy' Rosewood
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Release: 1994
Back in sunny southern California and on the trail of two murderers, Axel Foley again teams up with LA cop Billy Rosewood. Soon, they discover that an amusement park is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring – and it's run by the same gang that shot Billy's boss.
TOP 8: Four Christmases and a Wedding
Judge Reinhold as: Russ Peterson
Genre: Romance, TV Movie
Release: 2017
When event planner Chloe is hired to plan the local Christmas Festival, she is beyond thrilled to embrace the challenge. Professionally, everything is going great, but much to the dismay of her mother, Chloe confesses she has given up on ever finding Mr. Right. That all changes the night of the opening of the festival when she meets Evan. The two begin a whirlwind romance, but as Christmas Day nears, Chloe learns that Evan is being transferred overseas for work. What follows is three more Christmases where Chloe and Evan cross paths at the annual festival, but each year something - or someone - stands in the way of true love. Will a touch of Santa's magic on their fourth Christmas Eve finally bring them together?
TOP 7: The Santa Clause
Judge Reinhold as: Neil
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family
Release: 1994
Scott Calvin is an ordinary man, who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve and is knocked unconscious. When he and his young son finish Santa's trip and deliveries, they go to the North Pole, where Scott learns he must become the new Santa and convince those he loves that he is indeed, Father Christmas.
TOP 6: Beverly Hills Cop II
Judge Reinhold as: Det. William 'Billy' Rosewood
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Release: 1987
Axel heads for the land of sunshine and palm trees to find out who shot police Captain Andrew Bogomil. Thanks to a couple of old friends, Axel's investigation uncovers a series of robberies masterminded by a heartless weapons kingpin—and the chase is on.
TOP 5: Stripes
Judge Reinhold as: Elmo
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release: 1981
John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the U.S. Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
TOP 4: Ruthless People
Judge Reinhold as: Ken Kessler
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1986
A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation—without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.
TOP 3: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Judge Reinhold as: Brad Hamilton
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1982
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.
TOP 2: Gremlins
Judge Reinhold as: Gerald Hopkins
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Release: 1984
When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a Mogwai, and unleashes a horde of mischievous gremlins on a small town.
TOP 1: Beverly Hills Cop
Judge Reinhold as: Det. William 'Billy' Rosewood
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Release: 1984
The heat is on in this fast paced action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a street smart Detroit cop tracking down his best friend's killer in Beverly Hills. Axel quickly learns that his wild style doesn't fit in with the Beverly Hills Police Department, which assigns two officers (Judge Reinhold & John Ashton) to make sure things don't get out of hand. Dragging the stuffy detectives along for the ride, Axel smashes through a huge culture clash in his hilarious, high-speed pursuit of justice. Featuring cameos by Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Damon Wayans, Beverly Hills Cop is an exhilarating, sidesplitting adventure.