Peter Gallagher: 10 Best Movies, Ranked According to IMDb

Many fans know Peter Gallagher from his role as Sandy Cohen. Some fans say Sandy is one of the most likable characters in The O.C. The lawyer with a heart of gold has driven several plotlines getting his kids out of trouble during sunny days in California.

However, Peter Gallagher has taken on many different roles in his career. He has appeared in several films in starring and supporting performances. Some movies like Sex, Lies, and Videotape have been watched by widespread audiences, while others like The Idolmaker are more obscure. Fans have taken to IMDb to rate Gallagher’s best movies.

Bob Roberts — 7.0

Bob Roberts presents a mockumentary. It is a political movie, poking fun at the election system in the United States. It follows the journey of Bob Roberts. He is a folk singer trying to win a race to become a U.S. senator.

Peter Gallagher plays Dan Riley in a supporting role. He is the host of Good Morning, Philadephia, and appears in vignettes of the show in the world of the movie. Fans of the film might say it is a memorable satire.

Adam — 7.2

Adam is a rom-com from the late 2000s. It showcases the story of Adam Raki. Adam is a young man with Asberger’s Syndrome who gets involved with a teacher, Beth, who moves in above his apartment in New York City.

Peter Gallagher plays Marty, Beth’s disapproving father. Romcom fans perhaps say Adam presents familiar tropes of the genre but showcases memorable performances.

Conviction — 7.2

A legal drama is on display in Conviction. It tells the story of Hilary Swank’s Betty Anne Waters. Her brother Kenneth is convicted of murder, and she spends over a decade becoming a lawyer in an attempt to exonerate him of his crime and free him from prison.

Peter Gallagher plays a familiar role as Barry Scheck. Barry is a lawyer working for an organization meant to help the wrongfully convicted, and Betty asks him for help. Fans of the movie might say it is a gripping drama.

The Hudsucker Proxy — 7.2

The Coen brothers present a comedy with The Hudsucker Proxy. The narrative follows protagonist Norville Barnes. Barnes is a low-level businessman who gets promoted to president of a company in New York City.

However, audiences find out he isn’t promoted because of his skills, but to be manipulated by the organization’s real leaders. Peter Gallagher plays Vic Tenetta. Tenetta is a lounge singer, and Gallagher both acts and sings in the film. He’s credited on The Hudsucker Proxy soundtrack.

Sex, Lies, and Videotape — 7.2

Some audiences say Sex, Lies, and Videotape is one of Steven Soderbergh’s best movies. The plot follows John and Ann Mulany, a couple facing intimacy issues. When John’s college buddy Graham comes to stay with them, things get even more complicated between the two.

Peter Gallagher plays a prominent role as John. Fans of the movie might say it is one of Soderbergh’s more memorable works and showcases a provocative story with an ensemble cast.

Palm Springs — 7.4

Palm Springs presents a time-loop movie bringing elements of films like Groundhog Day to a contemporary story. Sarah Wilder attends her sister Tala’s wedding and meets Nyles. He unintentionally brings her into a time loop in which they both continue repeating the day.

Peter Gallagher plays Howard Wilder, Sarah’s dad. He is pleasant and helps Tala with the challenges the wedding brings. Fans of the movie might say it is sweet, showcases a beautiful setting, and puts an interesting spin on a budding genre.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas — 7.5

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist produced Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, a made-for-tv holiday movie following the musical TV series. The story presents a light plot driven by several celebrated songs including some holiday hits and other pop singles.

Peter Gallagher reprises his role as Mitch Clarke from the series in the film. He shows off his voice in the movie, both acting and performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

The Player — 7.5

Some fans consider The Player Robert Altman’s best movie. It is a dark comedy from the early 1990s. The movie satirizes the Hollywood industry as it follows Griffin Mill. Mill is an executive whose life gets turned upside amid a sea of celebrity appearances.

Peter Gallagher plays Larry Levy, Mill’s competition at his studio. Devotees might say The Player is underrated and stands out against other films of the time in which it was released.

Short Cuts — 7.7

Robert Altman and Peter Gallagher collaborate in the follow-up to The Player with Short Cuts. The movie presents a large ensemble cast which places him alongside celebrated performers like Julianne Moore, Frances McDormand, and Robert Downey Jr.

Peter Gallagher plays Stormy Weathers. He is among nearly two dozen characters as the movie follows their individual conflicts which sometimes overlap.

American Beauty — 8.3

American Beauty is one of the biggest films of the late 1990s, and unsurprising to many, is Peter Gallagher’s highest-rated film. It follows the story of Lester Burnham, a disillusioned American dad who makes major changes in his life during a mid-life crisis.

Peter Gallagher plays Buddy Kane, a real estate tycoon and competition to Lester’s wife Carolyn. Fans of the movie perhaps say Gallagher gives one of his funniest and most memorable performances in one of the 90s’ most inspiring and significant dramedies.

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