Jason Reitman
Biography
Jason Reitman is a Canadian and American filmmaker born on October 19, 1977, in Montreal, Canada. He is known for directing films such as Thank You for Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Saturday Night. Reitman frequently collaborates with screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Gil Kenan. He is the son of director Ivan Reitman. Reitman has received one Grammy Award and one Golden Globe, and has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including two for Best Director. He has directed 46 projects.
Career overview
Jason Reitman is a filmmaker known for directing several films. He was born on October 19, 1977, in Montreal, Canada. Reitman's directing credits include the films Thank You for Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Saturday Night.
Reitman has frequently collaborated with screenwriters and directors. He has worked with screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Gil Kenan. Reitman's father is director Ivan Reitman. Reitman's directing style has led to numerous nominations and awards. He has received one Grammy Award and four Academy Award nominations, including two for Best Director. Reitman has also received one Golden Globe.
Reitman's directing career spans multiple films and genres. He has established himself as a versatile filmmaker with a range of credits. Reitman's collaborations with other filmmakers and writers have contributed to his success. His directing style has garnered recognition and accolades within the film industry.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Hell of a Summer (2025) Thanks
- Ragamuffin (2025) Executive Producer
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Writer
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Producer
- Saturday Night (2024) Director
- Saturday Night (2024) Writer
- Saturday Night (2024) Producer
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Director
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Writer
- Clerk (2021) as Self
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) Director
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020) as Host / Scene Descriptions
- Euphoria (2019) Second Unit Director
- Tully (2018) Director
- Tully (2018) Producer
- The Front Runner (2018) Director
- The Front Runner (2018) Screenplay
- The Front Runner (2018) Producer
- Demolition (2016) Executive Producer
- Roast Battle (2016) Director
- Casual (2015) Director
- Casual (2015) Creator
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Whiplash (2014) Executive Producer
- Men, Women & Children (2014) Director
- Men, Women & Children (2014) Screenplay
- Men, Women & Children (2014) Producer
- 21 Years: Richard Linklater (2014) as Self - Filmmaker
- Labor Day (2013) Director
- Labor Day (2013) Screenplay
- Labor Day (2013) Producer
- Whiplash (2013) Executive Producer
- Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012) Producer
- Young Adult (2011) Director
- Young Adult (2011) Producer
- Chloe (2010) Executive Producer
- Ceremony (2010) Executive Producer
- Don't You Forget About Me (2010) as Self
- Lost In The Air: The Jason Reitman Press Tour Simulator (2010) Director
- Jennifer's Body (2009) Producer
- Up in the Air (2009) Director
- Up in the Air (2009) Screenplay
- Up in the Air (2009) Producer
- Juno (2007) Director
- Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' (2006) as Self
- The Office (2005) Director
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) Director
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) Screenplay
- Consent (2004) Director
- Consent (2004) Writer
- Gulp (2001) Director
- In God We Trust (2000) Director
- In God We Trust (2000) Writer
- The View (1997) as Self
- Fathers' Day (1997) as Wrong Kid in Alley
- Dave (1993) as Vice-President's Son
- Kindergarten Cop (1990) as Kissing Boy
- Ghostbusters II (1989) as Brownstone Boy #2
- Twins (1988) as Granger Grandson
- Astro Boy Producer
- Ghostbusters: Night Shift Executive Producer
- 71 Minutes Producer
- Idle Hands Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jason Reitman best known for?
Jason Reitman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hell of a Summer (2025), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), Saturday Night (2024).
When and where was Jason Reitman born?
Jason Reitman was born on October 19, 1977 in Montreal, Canada.
How many credits does Jason Reitman have?
Jason Reitman has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Jason Reitman's background in cinema and television?
Jason Reitman is a Canadian and American filmmaker born on October 19, 1977, in Montreal, Canada. He is known for directing films such as Thank You for Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Saturday Night. Reitman frequently collaborates with screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Gil K...