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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Allison Janney, ranked

Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 14 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Allison Janney appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
How to Deal. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1998 book, Someone Like You
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Someone Like You
Sarah Dessen, 1998
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How to Deal
Clare Kilner, 2003

Halley Martin is a 17-year-old high school student who is disillusioned with love after seeing many dysfunctional relationships around her. When Halley walks in on her best friend Scarlett having sex with her boyfriend, the high school soccer champ, Michael Sherwood, Halley tries to warn her of the complications that lie ahead.

Palm Royale. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2018 book, Mr. & Mrs. American Pie
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Mr. & Mrs. American Pie
Juliet McDaniel, 2018
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Palm Royale
Abe Sylvia, 2024-

In 1969, a woman endeavors to breach the seemingly impassable barrier between the privileged and the underprivileged, aiming to secure her place at America’s most exclusive table—Palm Beach high society.