What is the best J.K. Simmons movie?

A ferocious jazz instructor, a barking newspaper editor, warm-hearted dads and animated kings — few character actors stretch this wide. Where do you stand?

1. 1
   The Front Runner

   A 2018 political drama with Simmons as a hardened campaign manager.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Juno

   The 2007 indie comedy where Simmons plays the heroine's warm, wry father.
   801pts
3. 3
   Up in the Air

   The 2009 drama featuring Simmons in a memorable layoff scene opposite George Clooney.
   768pts
4. 4
   Whiplash

   The 2014 drama in which Simmons won an Oscar as a terrifying music instructor.
   731pts
5. 5
   Thank You for Smoking

   A 2005 satire with Simmons as a blustering tobacco-lobby boss.
   548pts
6. 6
   The Accountant

   A 2016 action thriller featuring Simmons as a dogged Treasury official.
   548pts
7. 7
   Klaus

   The 2019 animated Christmas film where Simmons voices the reclusive toymaker Klaus.
   448pts
8. 8
   Palm Springs

   The 2020 time-loop romantic comedy with Simmons in a scene-stealing supporting role.
   448pts
9. 9
   Spider-Man

   Sam Raimi's 2002 blockbuster where Simmons defined J. Jonah Jameson.
   448pts
10. 10
    I Love You, Man

    The 2009 buddy comedy where Simmons plays Paul Rudd's father.
    448pts
11. 11
    Burn After Reading

    The Coen Brothers' 2008 comedy where Simmons steals scenes as a baffled CIA superior.
    448pts
12. 12
    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    The 2021 blockbuster that brought Simmons's J. Jonah Jameson into the MCU.
    329pts
13. 13
    Zootopia

    Disney's 2016 animated hit where Simmons voices Mayor Lionheart.
    329pts
14. 14
    La La Land

    Damien Chazelle's 2016 musical in which Simmons plays a no-nonsense club owner.
    183pts
15. 15
    Terminator: Dark Fate

    The 2019 sci-fi sequel featuring Simmons in a supporting role.
    183pts