Jason Bateman’s Must-Watch Movies and Shows for DTF St. Louis Fans

If you are watching Jason Bateman in the new HBO series DTF St. Louis and want more of his work, you are in luck. Bateman has been acting for over four decades. He started as a child actor on shows like Little House on the Prairie and The Hogan Family. After some slow years in the 1990s, he made a strong return with Arrested Development in 2003. Now he is one of the most respected actors and directors in Hollywood. His new show DTF St. Louis is a dark comedy where his character explores unusual topics. If you like that mix of tension and smart humor, these five picks are for you.

Ozark Brings the Same Tense Energy as DTF St. Louis

If you enjoy the uncomfortable situations and high stakes in DTF St. Louis, Ozark is the closest match in Bateman’s career. This Netflix crime drama ran from 2017 to 2022. Bateman plays Marty Byrde, a seemingly ordinary financial advisor from Chicago. He gets caught in a dangerous money-laundering operation for a Mexican drug cartel. To stay alive, he moves his whole family to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

The show is full of tension. Every episode brings new problems and close calls. Bateman also directed many episodes, including the series finale. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2019 for his work on Ozark. His co-star Laura Linney played his wife, Wendy. She once said Bateman learns his lines in seconds and makes the set fun for everyone. If you like crime stories with smart characters and lots of twists, you will love this one.

Where to watch: Netflix

Arrested Development Shows His Comedy Genius

Before Ozark made him a dramatic star, Jason Bateman won a Golden Globe Award for playing Michael Bluth on Arrested Development. This sitcom first aired on Fox from 2003 to 2006. Netflix later revived it for two more seasons in 2013 and 2018-2019.

Michael Bluth is the only sensible person in a very weird and selfish family. His father gets sent to prison for fraud. Michael tries to keep the family business and his relatives from falling apart. But someone always creates a new mess. The show has a cult following because of its fast jokes and smart writing. Bateman has said this role washed off the “stink” of his 1990s career slump. For fans of Bateman’s dry, sarcastic humor, this series is required watching.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Gift Shows a Darker Side of Bateman

The Gift from 2015 shows a very different side of Jason Bateman. He plays Simon, a successful man whose life falls apart when an old acquaintance from his past suddenly reappears. The acquaintance, Gordo, starts leaving strange gifts at Simon’s house. At first, everything seems fine. But slowly, the tension builds. It becomes clear that something is very wrong.

This movie does not have fast-paced action. Instead, it follows mystery and psychological fear. Many fans on online forums say this is Bateman’s best dramatic performance. He plays against his usual nice-guy type. Simon has a dark past that comes back to hurt him. If you want to see Bateman in a creepy, slow-burn thriller, pick this one.

Where to watch: Netflix

Game Night Mixes Comedy With Crime Perfectly

Game Night from 2018 is a comedy that turns into a real crime situation. Bateman plays Max, a man who loves game nights with his wife and friends. They meet regularly to play board games and compete. But one night, his brother plans a fake kidnapping mystery for the group. The problem is that real gangsters get involved. The group soon finds themselves caught in actual danger.

This movie is very funny but also has real thrills. Bateman’s character is competitive and a bit controlling. His chemistry with co-star Rachel McAdams is excellent. The film keeps you guessing while making you laugh. Many critics and fans agree this is one of Bateman’s best comedies. It won a spot on many best-of lists for the year.

Where to watch: Netflix

Horrible Bosses Is a Fan-Favorite Comedy

Horrible Bosses (2011) and its sequel are must-watch comedies for any Jason Bateman fan. Bateman plays Nick, an employee who is miserable because of his terrible boss. He teams up with two friends, played by Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis, who also have awful bosses. Together, they start coming up with extreme ideas to solve their work problems.

In the first movie, the three friends plan to murder each other’s bosses. In the sequel, they face a new set of troubles that come from their own bad decisions. These films are very funny and full of awkward situations. Bateman plays the “straight man” perfectly. He reacts to all the crazy events around him with frustration and disbelief. This role helped him become a leading man in Hollywood comedies.

Where to watch: Netflix

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