Jason Reitman

Producer
Director
Writer

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Jason Reitman is a Canadian filmmaker and producer who notably directed Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Juno, Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air, Young Adult and Tully. He produced Chloe and Jennifer's Body, two films that advanced Amanda Seyfried's career for adult oriented roles. He is the son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two Ghostbusters films and Twins.

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Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 66 wins & 76 nominations total

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Known for

Up in the Air

7.4

Producer

2009

Thank You for Smoking

7.5

Director

2005

Juno

7.4

Director

2007

Labor Day

6.9

Producer(produced by)

2013

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Producer

Saturday Night
7.4
- producer (p.g.a.)
- 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
6.1
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2024
The Front Runner
6.1
- producer
- 2018
Casual
7.5
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2015–2018
Tully
6.9
- producer
- 2018
Roast Battle
6.9
Short
- producer
- 2016
Demolition
7.0
- executive producer
- 2015
Men, Women & Children
6.6
- producer (produced by)
- 2014
Whiplash
8.5
- executive producer
- 2014
Labor Day
6.9
- producer (produced by)
- 2013
Whiplash
7.8
Short
- executive producer
- 2013
Young Adult
6.3
- producer
- 2011
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
6.4
- producer
- 2011
Ceremony
5.4
- executive producer
- 2010
Chloe
6.3
- executive producer
- 2009

Director

Saturday Night
7.4
- Director
- 2024
Apple: Saving Simon - Shot on iPhone 13 Pro
7.2
Video
- Director
- 2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
7.0
- Director (directed by)
- 2021
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
7.9
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 2020
The Front Runner
6.1
- Director
- 2018
Tully
6.9
- Director
- 2018
Casual
7.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2015–2017
Roast Battle
6.9
Short
- Director
- 2016
Men, Women & Children
6.6
- Director
- 2014
Labor Day
6.9
- Director
- 2013
Young Adult
6.3
- Director
- 2011
Up in the Air
7.4
- Director
- 2009
The Office
9.0
TV Series
- Director
- 2007–2008
Saturday Night Live
8.0
TV Series
- Director (film segments)
- 2008
Juno
7.4
- Director
- 2007

Writer

Saturday Night
7.4
- written by
- 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
6.1
- written by
- 2024
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
7.0
- written by
- 2021
The Front Runner
6.1
- written by
- 2018
Men, Women & Children
6.6
- screenplay by
- 2014
Labor Day
6.9
- screenplay
- 2013
Up in the Air
7.4
- screenplay
- 2009
Thank You for Smoking
7.5
- screenplay
- 2005
Consent
7.3
Short
- Writer
- 2004
Uncle Sam
5.3
Short
- Writer
- 2002
Gulp
6.2
Short
- written by
- 2001
In God We Trust
7.8
Short
- written by
- 2000
H@
6.6
Short
- writer
- 1999
Operation
8.9
Short
- writer
- 1998

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Videos9

Clip 5:43

Understanding Aykroyd and Improvising as Chevy for 'Saturday Night'

Clip 2:48

The Stars of 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Believe in Ghostbusters

Clip 0:55

"Something Real" from Up in the Air

Clip 0:38

"I Am Not a Tour Guide" from Up in the Air

Clip 2:03

"Everyone Needs a Co-Pilot" from Up in the Air

Clip 1:20

Up in the Air: "Order Five Meals"

Clip 1:09

Up in the Air: "Bar Club Cards"

Interview 1:36

BUILD: The Evolution Of Jason Reitman's Directorial Style

Featurette 2:49

Jason Reitman on Up in the Air

Personal details

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Official sites
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Height
- 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Born
- October 19, 1977
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Spouse
- Michele LeeSeptember 5, 2004 - 2014 (divorced, 1 child)
Children
- Josephine Reitman
Parents
Relatives
Other works
TV commercial: Directed "12 Minutes" commercial for WalMart.
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Trivia
Son of director Ivan Reitman and Geneviève Robert. Older brother of Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman.

Quotes
Being the son of a filmmaker, you are aware of a career as a director. You don't think of it as just movies, but as a life. I couldn't help but wonder how my life was going to go ... One film does not make a career.