10 Overrated Ebon Moss-Bachrach Movies You Might Want to Skip

Ebon Moss-Bachrach has stacked up an eclectic list of screen credits across indie dramas, studio romances, and offbeat thrillers. If you are sifting through his film work and trying to prioritize what to watch first, this handy rundown highlights titles where a quick skim of the basics might be all you need before moving on to his stronger projects.

Each entry below shares clear details about the story, who made it, and where Moss-Bachrach fits into the cast. You will find directors, co stars, release paths, and other concrete facts that help you decide what belongs on your queue right now.

‘The Lake House’ (2006)

This romantic drama was directed by Alejandro Agresti and stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in a remake of the South Korean film ‘Il Mare’. The plot follows an architect and a physician who exchange letters across two different years through a lakeside mailbox as they try to meet in the same time. Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears as Henry Wyler, the brother of Reeves’s character in the Chicago set story.

The film opened in mid June through Warner Bros. after production built the distinctive house set at Maple Lake in the Chicago area. The budget was reported at 40 million and the global box office reached about 114.8 million, with location work around downtown Chicago including Daley Plaza and Riverside.

‘Wedding Daze’ (2006)

Written and directed by Michael Ian Black, this romantic comedy pairs Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher in a story about an impulsive proposal that turns into a whirlwind engagement. Ebon Moss-Bachrach is credited as Matador among the supporting players around the couple and their families.

The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and later saw a theatrical release in the United Kingdom. In the United States it was released direct to video in January of the following year, with scenes filmed around Staten Island neighborhoods and locations along Forest Avenue.

‘Evening’ (2007)

Adapted from Susan Minot’s novel and directed by Lajos Koltai, this drama spans two timelines as a dying woman recalls a formative romance in Newport. The ensemble includes Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, and Meryl Streep. Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears in the present day thread as Luc, connected to the family at the center of the story.

Focus Features released the film nationwide following principal photography in Rhode Island at homes in Newport and Tiverton as well as in New York City. The production budget has been listed around 30 million and the worldwide gross reported near 20 million, with a runtime of just under two hours.

‘Suburban Girl’ (2007)

Based on stories from Melissa Bank’s collection ‘The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing’, this Manhattan set romance follows a young book editor who starts a relationship with an older publishing figure. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alec Baldwin lead the cast, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ethan Eisenberg within the editor’s circle of family and friends.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in late April and later arrived on home video in the United States the following January. It was shot in New York City with some work in Toronto, and was released domestically on disc by Image Entertainment after a limited festival run.

‘Lola Versus’ (2012)

Directed by Daryl Wein and co written with Zoe Lister Jones, this New York story follows a graduate student navigating life after a broken engagement. Greta Gerwig stars with Joel Kinnaman and Hamish Linklater, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Nick, one of the people she dates while she regroups.

Fox Searchlight handled distribution for the theatrical run after the film’s spring marketing push. The feature runs about 87 minutes and took in under half a million dollars at the box office in limited release, with a soundtrack by Fall On Your Sword and cinematography by Jakob Ihre.

‘Come Out and Play’ (2012)

This remake of the Spanish cult film ‘Who Can Kill a Child’ was made by the filmmaker credited as Makinov, who wrote, shot, edited, and directed the project. Vinessa Shaw and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star as a couple who travel to a remote island and discover a terrifying situation involving only children in the streets and no adults in sight.

The production was mounted in Mexico with a reported budget stated in Mexican pesos and a brief theatrical footprint. The movie’s worldwide gross was only a few thousand dollars, and it later moved to home viewing platforms with a runtime of about 83 minutes and bilingual dialogue in English and Spanish.

‘Good Posture’ (2019)

Actor and writer Dolly Wells made her directorial debut with this Brooklyn set comedy drama about an aimless young woman who moves in with a reclusive novelist. Grace Van Patten plays the lead opposite Emily Mortimer, while Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears as Don Price within the household’s orbit.

The film premiered at Tribeca in late April and then opened in select cinemas in the United Kingdom in October. It was shot quickly in New York over roughly ten days and features cameos from authors including Zadie Smith, Martin Amis, and Jonathan Ames, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.

‘Blow the Man Down’ (2019)

Written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, this coastal New England crime story centers on two sisters dealing with the aftermath of a deadly encounter. Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Gorski in a cast that includes Morgan Saylor, Sophie Lowe, Margo Martindale, and June Squibb.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in late April and was later acquired by Amazon Studios. It debuted on Prime Video in March of the following year, runs about 91 minutes, and includes on screen sea shanties that tie into the fishing town setting and the story’s maritime themes.

‘Lying and Stealing’ (2019)

This Los Angeles art world caper was directed by Matt Aselton and stars Theo James as a skilled thief who teams up with a con artist played by Emily Ratajkowski. Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears as Ray Warding in the network of characters surrounding the central heists and investigations.

Vertical Entertainment and DirecTV Cinema released the film in mid July with an eventual gross in the low six figures. The project lists Voltage Pictures and Cota Films among its production companies and features original music by Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli.

‘No Hard Feelings’ (2023)

Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, this comedy stars Jennifer Lawrence as a rideshare driver hired by wealthy parents to help their shy son gain confidence before college. Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears as Gary in a supporting role alongside Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, and Natalie Morales.

Sony handled the summer theatrical release across major markets, and the film earned over 87 million worldwide on a budget reported at about 45 million. Principal photography took place around Nassau County in the New York area, and the runtime is just over one hour and forty minutes.

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