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No mustaches were harmed during this exploration.
1. "The Founder" (2016) Fast food. America's sweetheart and heartburn. Ever wonder how McDonald's became an empire? The movie recounts the story of Ray Kroc, a struggling salesman, who spots a golden (literally) opportunity in a unique fast-food restaurant run by the McDonald brothers.
Nick Offerman plays Dick McDonald, a cautious but inventive figure. The plot? It's a game of ambition vs. ethics. Kroc's sly maneuvers lead to a corporate takeover, turning a humble burger joint into a global phenomenon.
2. "Hearts Beat Loud" (2018) Meet Frank and Sam. Frank, a record store owner facing the inevitable digital wave, and Sam, his daughter gearing up for college. A casual jam session snowballs into a viral hit.
The central tension? Sam's dreams of UCLA versus her father's musical ambitions for the two. Music's great and all, but when does one leave dreams behind? And what happens when Spotify comes knocking?
3. "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015) High school's a weird time, ain't it? Throw in a leukemia diagnosis, and you've got quite the plot. Greg, a high school senior, is coasting by, avoiding deep human connections. Except for Earl, his co-filmmaker of terrible movie parodies.
Enter Rachel, diagnosed with leukemia. What starts as an awkward obligation to hang out with Rachel becomes a deep bond. Nick? He plays a sociology professor, and Greg's mentor. And as Rachel's health declines? Well, get some tissues.
4. "The Hero" (2017) Imagine being an aging Western film icon, stuck in a loop of regret, nostalgia, and a whole lot of weed. Welcome to Lee Hayden's life. With a cancer diagnosis, he's forced to face his past, present, and limited future. From an ex-wife, a distant daughter, and an enthusiastic new girlfriend, Lee's on a roller coaster.
Throw in a viral video and an unexpected career resurgence, and you've got a cocktail of drama. And our man Nick? He's Jeremy, Lee's drug-dealing friend.
5. "The Little Hours" (2017) The 14th century. Monasteries, nuns, and... debauchery? Based on "The Decameron", this comedy is about three nuns, a servant, and a handsome gardener (Nick Offerman plays a local Lord).
When the gardener seeks refuge in their convent pretending to be a deaf-mute, romantic and erotic chaos ensues. But when a bishop comes to set things right? Well, let's just say things get even more chaotic.
6. "Bad Times at the El Royale" (2018) Welcome to the El Royale, a rundown hotel with a split personality – literally. Half in California, half in Nevada. The guests? A motley crew: a priest, a singer, a vacuum cleaner salesman (played by Offerman), and a mysterious woman. As the night unfolds, secrets unravel, and alliances shift. The hotel's shady past catches up, and everyone's there for a reason. Who will make it till dawn?
7. "The Kings of Summer" (2013) Fed up with their parents, three teens decide to spend the summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Ah, teenage rebellion! But nature's not as easy as it seems. As they hunt and build, they face the challenges of survival, friendship, and romance.
Nick plays the concerned father of one boy. Free spirits, teenage dreams, and the wild; sometimes growing up requires getting away.
8. "Infinity Baby" (2017) In a not-so-distant future, there's a service for those who hate growing up: babies that don't age. Ben, a commitment-phobe, works for Infinity Baby, but is ironically afraid of commitment. When he decides to keep one of these forever-infants, his life gets entangled in chaos. And who's that playing his eccentric boss? None other than Offerman.
9. "Drunk History" (Multiple Episodes) Cheers to history with a twist! This series sees inebriated storytellers narrate significant events in history, reenacted by a host of actors. Offerman? He's been in a few, bringing to life historic figures like Johnny Cool and Frederick Law Olmsted.
Remember that history class you snoozed through? Here's a retelling you won't forget, especially not the hangover.
