Jake Kasdan

Jake Kasdan

Directing

Born October 28, 1974 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

19 films as director · Active 1998–2026

Jacob Kasdan (born October 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the eldest son of prolific screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan. Jake is best known for directing comedically-driven…

Known for

Silverado

Silverado

1985

The Big Chill

The Big Chill

1983

The Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist

1988

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

2018

Shades of Ray

Shades of Ray

2008

Directed(19)

Jumanji: Open World
2026Jumanji: Open World
Red One
2024Red One★ 7.0
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019Jumanji: The Next Level★ 6.9
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle★ 6.8
Sex Tape
2014Sex Tape★ 5.4
Bad Teacher
2011Bad Teacher★ 5.6
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story★ 6.6
The TV Set
2007The TV Set★ 6.0
Orange County
2002Orange County★ 6.0
Zero Effect
1998Zero Effect★ 6.3
—John Henry and the Statesmen
—Untitled Jake Kasdan LEGO Movie

Acting(5)

2018Freaks and Geeks: The DocumentarySelf
Film
2008Shades of RayDirector #3
Film
1988The Accidental TouristScott Canfield
Film
1985SilveradoStable Boy
Film
1983The Big ChillAutograph Seeker
Film