Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman

48 · Born: Oct 19, 1977

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 19, 1977 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Parents
  • Genevieve Robert
  • Ivan Reitman
Relatives
  • Catherine Reitman (Sibling)
  • Caroline Reitman (Sibling)

Biography

Jason Reitman is a renowned Canadian filmmaker and producer, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim within the cinematic industry.

Notably, Reitman has directed a diverse range of films, including the 2021 blockbuster Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the critically acclaimed Juno, the satirical comedy Thank You for Smoking, the critically acclaimed Up in the Air, the dark comedy Young Adult, and the poignant drama Tully.

Beyond his directorial endeavors, Reitman has also ventured into production, overseeing the creation of films such as Chloe and Jennifer's Body, which played a significant role in catapulting Amanda Seyfried's career into the realm of adult-oriented roles.

Interestingly, Reitman's professional journey is deeply rooted in his family ties, as he is the son of Ivan Reitman, the acclaimed director of the original Ghostbusters films and the comedy classic Twins.

Career

1997
Fathers' Day
Fathers' Day as Wrong Kid in Alley
1993
Dave
Dave as Vice-President's Son
1990
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop as Kissing Boy
1989
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II as Brownstone Boy #2
1988
Twins
Twins as Granger Grandson
2024
Saturday Night
Saturday Night as Director, Writer
2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Afterlife as Director, Writer
2018
The Front Runner
The Front Runner as Director, Screenplay
Tully
Tully as Director
2014
Men, Women & Children
Men, Women & Children as Director, Screenplay
2013
Labor Day
Labor Day as Director, Screenplay
2011
Young Adult
Young Adult as Director
2009
Up in the Air
Up in the Air as Director, Screenplay
2007
Juno
Juno as Director
2005
Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking as Director, Screenplay
2004
Consent
Consent as Director, Writer
2000
In God We Trust
In God We Trust as Director, Writer
2015
Casual
Casual as Creator