Jay Roach

Mathew Jay Roach (born June 14, 1957) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the Austin Powers film series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell.

Roach also earned critical acclaim for directing and producing the political television drama films Recount, Game Change, and All the Way. He produced the films under his Everyman Pictures banner. He has received four Primetime Emmy Awards from six nominations for his work.

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Jay Roach Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Jay Roach. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Jay Roach films ranked by score.

The Roses (2025)

Comedy Drama Romance

Ivy and Theo have built the kind of life that photographs well: thriving careers, two kids, a marriage that seems to work. Then the ground shifts. While Ivy ascends toward...

Score 6.7

Meet the Parents (2000)

Comedy Romance

Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent Jack Byrnes, at the...

Score 6.7

Mystery, Alaska (1999)

Comedy Drama

In a remote Alaskan town, the weekly pond hockey game isn't just a pastime, it's the heartbeat of the community. When a magazine profile lands the local squad an exhibition...

Score 6.3

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Comedy Crime

When Britain's grooviest secret agent gets cryogenically frozen alongside his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil, both men wake up thirty years later, equally baffled by the modern world. Austin Powers, part swinging...

Score 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Jay Roach are The Roses, Meet the Parents, and Mystery, Alaska.

How many movies and TV shows has Jay Roach directed? +

Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Jay Roach, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.

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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Jay Roach maintains a strong average user rating of 6.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.