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Jared Hess

Jared Hess is known for A Minecraft Movie (2025), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006).

Biography

Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared. (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White.) For their film Ninety-Five Senses, they were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

They also produced music videos for The Postal Service's third single, "We Will Become Silhouettes", and the Killers' Christmas charity single "Boots".

Questions about Jared Hess

How many Jared Hess films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 17 films with Jared Hess, from 2002 to 2027.

What is the best rated Jared Hess film?

The best rated Jared Hess film in the catalogue is Thelma the Unicorn (2024), rated 6.9.

What was the first Jared Hess film?

The first Jared Hess film in the catalogue is Napoleon Dynamite, from 2004.

Who has Jared Hess worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jared Hess shares the most credits with Jerusha Hess (5 films), Jemaine Clement (4 films) and Héctor Jiménez (3 films).

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Full filmography

18 films — 17 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

8 titles

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