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The essential Josh Charles
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HairsprayHairspray
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Where it all began. A classic in its own right, but watching baby!Josh dance adds a whole extra dimension.
Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)
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A flawed message, and grossly over-sentimental; nonetheless, a classic.
Murder in MississippiMurder in Mississippi
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One of Josh's earliest roles, a moving portrayal of murdered Civil Rights activist Andrew Goodman, finally, belatedly, but very welcomely now available on DVD. Impossibly hard to watch, but worth the effort. Tom Hulce and Blair Underwood are Michael Schwerner and James Chaney.
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's DeadDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
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Adorable. Geeky. Clown Dog hat!
Crossing the BridgeCrossing the Bridge
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An unusual, but worthwhile, coming-of-age movie.
Cooperstown [VHS]Cooperstown [VHS]
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Funny, gentle, quirky saga of a washed-up baseball star living int he shadow of his erstwhile best friend. Hard to track down, but a must-see.
ThreesomeThreesome
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Better than the title would imply; owes a lot to 'Jules et Jim'. Josh's performance as 'sexually ambivalent' Eddie is a standout. Cops out disappointingly when it comes to the gay relationship, though
Things to Do in Denver When You're DeadThings to Do in Denver When You're Dead
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One for die-hard fans only, Josh's appearance is brief, uncredited, and, um, fatal. Tom Waits on the soundtrack, though, so not a total waste.
Cold Blooded - (aka "Coldblooded") [VHS]Cold Blooded - (aka "Coldblooded") [VHS]
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A truly bad film; nothing to recommend it but that Josh looks extremely pretty.
The Grave [VHS]The Grave [VHS]
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Less a movie than a collection of urban myths, but decently done. Josh's Southern accent is ... um ... different.
CrossworldsCrossworlds
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Lightweight SF/fantasy that doesn't quite make sense. Enjoyable romp, nonetheless.
Pie in the SkyPie in the Sky
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Sweet little offbeat romance, with dancing. And nudity. But not simultaneously.
Norma Jean and MarilynNorma Jean and Marilyn
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An unusual and not entirely kind take on Marilyn Monroe; Josh in minor supporting role only.
Little CityLittle City
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A wonderful romcom (an Americanised 'La Ronde', effectively) with a good leading role for Josh. Who, btw, is absolutely lovely in this.
Sports Night - The Complete Series Boxed SetSports Night - The Complete Series Boxed Set
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The best TV show you never watched, and Josh's finest hour, to date. Simply wonderful in every possible way.
Muppets from SpaceMuppets from Space
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A cameo role, worth seeing for Josh taking on Miss Piggy in a martial arts battle. And losing.
Meeting DaddyMeeting Daddy
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Another low-key romcom which vanished in the wake of the success of 'Meet the Parents'.
Our AmericaOur America
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Terribly, terribly worthy. Josh plays a nice guy, and looks pretty. What more do you need?
S.W.A.T. (Widescreen Special Edition)S.W.A.T. (Widescreen Special Edition)
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Big, stupid action movie. I hope it paid the mortgage.
Seeing Other PeopleSeeing Other People
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Quirky indie romcom, with forgettable lead actors and a far-too-brief supporting role for Josh, who should be starring in his own movies, dammit!
Four Brothers (Special Collector's Edition)Four Brothers (Special Collector's Edition)
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Dear Josh Charles: I hope you are not really as hard-up as taking a role in this film would imply, but if you are, come round my house, I'll make you a sandwich or something. Just spare us!