John Heard

John Heard

John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Heard made his debut appearance in film with the ensemble Between the Lines (1977). He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter’s Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991), and was perhaps best known for his role of Peter McCallister in the first two Home Alone films (1990–1992). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian on The Sopranos (1999–2004).

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John Heard Movies

Discover the best John Heard movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring John Heard ranked by year and score.

1

Runner Runner (2013)

Crime Drama Thriller
A broke college student convinced he's been fleeced by an online poker site tracks down its charismatic operator in Costa Rica, hoping to reclaim his losses. What begins as a...
Score 5.6
2

Snake & Mongoose (2013)

Drama
Before sponsorship deals ruled professional sports, two drag racers from Southern California rewrote the rulebook. Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwen were friends, competitors, and unlikely business visionaries who convinced major...
Score 5.2
3

Would You Rather (2013)

Horror Thriller
When medical bills threaten to bankrupt her family, Iris accepts an invitation to an exclusive dinner party that promises life-changing money. What begins as a parlor game quickly reveals itself...
Score 6.0
4

Formosa Betrayed (2010)

Action Adventure Drama
When a respected Taiwanese-American professor is murdered on a college campus in the early 1980s, an FBI agent follows the trail across the Pacific, straight into a political minefield. The...
Score 6.0
5

The Great Debaters (2007)

Drama
In 1935 Texas, Wiley College professor Melvin B. Tolson builds a debate team from students who have every reason to feel powerless, and trains them to dismantle arguments with the...
Score 7.2
6

Sweet Land (2005)

Drama Romance
A German woman arrives in rural Minnesota during the 1920s to marry a farmer she's never met. What begins as an arranged union between strangers becomes something deeper as they...
Score 6.3
7

Desert Blue (1999)

Comedy Drama
A scholar chasing America's forgotten curiosities and his television-famous daughter get stranded in a nowhere town after a mysterious chemical spill closes the highway. What begins as an inconvenience becomes...
Score 5.8
8

Snake Eyes (1998)

Crime Mystery Thriller
A corrupt cop with questionable loyalties watches a killing unfold during a high-stakes boxing event. What begins as a straightforward investigation spirals into something far more sinister, revealing layers of...
Score 6.2
9

The Pelican Brief (1993)

Crime Drama Thriller
When two Supreme Court justices die under suspicious circumstances, a sharp law student pieces together a conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of power. Her meticulously researched brief becomes...
Score 6.6
10

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Adventure Comedy Family
Kevin McCallister's holiday plans derail spectacularly when he boards the wrong plane, landing in Manhattan instead of Miami. Armed with hotel key and parental credit card, he navigates the chaos...
Score 6.8
11

Gladiator (1992)

Drama
When Tommy Riley relocates to a rough Chicago neighborhood with his down-on-his-luck father, he just wants to keep his head down and get through school. One street altercation changes everything....
Score 7.6
12

Rambling Rose (1991)

Drama
Depression-era Georgia becomes a powder keg when the Hillyer family hires Rose, a spirited young woman whose magnetic charm proves impossible to contain. What begins as an act of mercy,...
Score 6.2
13

Awakenings (1990)

Drama
A reserved neurologist discovers an unconventional treatment that brings long-dormant patients back to consciousness after decades of stillness. When one man awakens to a world he no longer recognizes, he...
Score 7.8
14

Home Alone (1990)

Comedy Family
Left behind while his extended family jets off for Christmas, eight-year-old Kevin discovers unexpected freedom in his quiet suburban home. When a pair of burglars case the neighborhood, the resourceful...
Score 7.5
15

After Hours (1985)

Comedy Drama Thriller
A bored Manhattan office drone accepts a dinner invitation from an intriguing woman he meets in a SoHo loft, only to find himself trapped in a surreal nightmare of escalating...
Score 7.5
16

Cutter’s Way (1981)

Crime Drama Mystery
A Vietnam vet missing an eye, a leg, and an arm becomes consumed by a single purpose: proving his carefree friend didn't murder a wealthy businessman. What starts as a...
Score 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring John Heard? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring John Heard are Runner Runner, Snake & Mongoose, and Would You Rather.
How many movies and TV shows has John Heard starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 16 titles starring John Heard, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring John Heard worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring John Heard maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.