Seth Rogen at CinemaCon 2023.
Seth Rogen at CinemaCon 2023. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Seth Rogen is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood!

Not only does he star in hit movies like 'Knocked Up' and 'Pineapple Express,' but he has also co-written with his partner Evan Goldberg popular films such as 'Superbad' and 'Sausage Party,' and co-directed 'This Is the End' and 'The Interview.' Rogen and Goldberg also produced the recent horror movie 'Cobweb,' and the Prime Video series 'The Boys' and 'Invincible.'

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,' which was co-written and produced by Rogen and features the actor as the voice of Bebop, opens in theaters on August 4th. In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down the 35 best films of Seth Rogen's career. For this list, we are including any movie that features Rogen, even in a small role, and any film that he either, wrote, produced or directed.

Let's begin!


35. 'The Green Hornet' (2011)

Seth Rogen as Britt Reid and Jay Chou as Kato in 'The Green Hornet.'
(L to R) Seth Rogen as Britt Reid and Jay Chou as Kato in 'The Green Hornet.' Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Britt Reid (Rogen), the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato (Jay Chou), a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky (Christoph Waltz).

The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
"Breaking the Law to Protect It."
56
Audience
Release Jan 13, 2011Runtime 1h 59mBudget $120M

34. 'Shrek the Third' (2007)

The King (John Cleese) of Far Far Away has died and Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir (Justin Timberlake) to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
"He's in for the royal treatment."
63
Audience
Release May 17, 2007Runtime 1h 33mBudget $160M

33. 'Like Father' (2018)

When a workaholic young executive (Kristen Bell), is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father (Kelsey Grammer). The two depart as strangers, but over the course of a few hilarious adventures, a couple of umbrella-clad cocktails and a whole lot of soul-searching, they return with a renewed appreciation for family and life.

Like Father
Like Father
"There are some journeys you can't take alone."
62
Audience
Release Aug 3, 2018Runtime 1h 43m

32. 'The Night Before' (2015)

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie, and Rogen) set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

The Night Before
The Night Before
"Their past, present and future. All in one night."
61
Audience
Release Nov 20, 2015Runtime 1h 41mBudget $25M

31. 'You, Me and Dupree' (2006)

After standing in as best man for his longtime friend Carl Petersen (Matt Dillon), Randy Dupree (Owen Wilson) loses his job, becomes a barfly and attaches himself to the newlywed couple almost permanently -- as their houseguest. But the longer Dupree camps out on their couch, the closer he gets to Carl's bride, Molly (Kate Hudson), leaving the frustrated groom wondering when his pal will be moving out.

You, Me and Dupree
You, Me and Dupree
"Two's company. Dupree's a crowd."
56
Audience
Release Jul 14, 2006Runtime 1h 48mBudget $54M

30. 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (2023)

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will open in theaters on April 7, 2023.
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will open in theaters on April 7, 2023.

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
"Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear overalls."
76
Audience
50
Review
Release Apr 5, 2023Runtime 1h 33mBudget $100M

29. 'Kung Fu Panda 3' (2016)

Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po (Jack Black) must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home.

Kung Fu Panda 3
Kung Fu Panda 3
"Grab destiny by the dumplings."
69
Audience
Release Jan 29, 2016Runtime 1h 35mBudget $145M

28. 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' (2008)

Lifelong platonic friends Zack (Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
"What would you do to get out of debt?"
63
Audience
Release Sep 18, 2008Runtime 1h 42mBudget $24M

27. 'Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising' (2016)

A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac (Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses (Zac Efron) from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
"It's parenthood vs. sisterhood."
58
Audience
Release May 20, 2016Runtime 1h 32mBudget $35M

26. 'Horton Hears a Who!' (2008)

One day, Horton the elephant (Jim Carrey) hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home.

Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
"Horton hears more than anyone believes."
65
Audience
Release Mar 3, 2008Runtime 1h 26mBudget $85M

25. 'An American Pickle' (2020)

Seth Rogen as Ben Greenbaum and Herschel Greenbaum in HBO Max's 'An American Pickle.'
Seth Rogen as Ben Greenbaum and Herschel Greenbaum in HBO Max's 'An American Pickle.' Photograph by Hopper Stone.

An immigrant worker (Rogen) at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn. He learns his only surviving relative is his great grandson (Rogen), a computer coder who he can’t connect with.

An American Pickle
An American Pickle
"A story of self preservation"
58
Audience
Release Aug 6, 2020Runtime 1h 29m

24. 'Step Brothers' (2008)

Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's (Mary Steenburgen) marriage to Dale's (Richard Jenkins) dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.

Step Brothers
Step Brothers
"They grow up so fast."
66
Audience
Release Jul 25, 2008Runtime 1h 38mBudget $65M

23. 'Observe and Report' (2009)

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt (Rogen) is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective (Ray Liotta) is recruited to close the case.

Observe and Report
Observe and Report
"Right now, the world needs a hero."
54
Audience
Release Apr 10, 2009Runtime 1h 26mBudget $18M

22. 'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011)

Po (Jack Black) is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan). But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain (Gary Oldman), who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2
"The future of Kung Fu hangs in balance."
71
Audience
Release May 26, 2011Runtime 1h 31mBudget $150M

21. '50/50' (2011)

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

50/50
50/50
"It takes a pair to beat the odds."
72
Audience
Release Sep 30, 2011Runtime 1h 40mBudget $8M

20. 'The Guilt Trip' (2012)

Seth Rogen as Andrew Brewster and Barbra Streisand as Joyce Brewster in 'The Guilt Trip,' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.
(L to R) Seth Rogen as Andrew Brewster and Barbra Streisand as Joyce Brewster in 'The Guilt Trip,' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Photo credit: Sam Emerson. Copyright 2012 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

An inventor (Rogen) and his mom (Barbra Streisand) hit the road together so he can sell his latest invention.

The Guilt Trip
The Guilt Trip
"Get ready for one mother of a road trip."
PG-13Comedy
56
Audience
Release Dec 19, 2012Runtime 1h 35mBudget $40M

19. 'The Interview' (2014)

Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapaport (Rogen) run the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight". When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, they are recruited by the CIA to turn their trip to Pyongyang into an assassination mission.

The Interview
The Interview
"The film hackers tried to get banned."
62
Audience
Release Dec 24, 2014Runtime 1h 52mBudget $44M

18. 'Funny People' (2009)

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons (Adam Sandler) doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira (Rogen).

Funny People
Funny People
"George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened."
59
Audience
Release Jul 31, 2009Runtime 2h 26mBudget $75M

17. 'Take This Waltz' (2012)

Twenty-eight-year-old Margot (Michelle Williams) is happily married to Lou (Rogen), a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), a handsome artist who lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable.

Take This Waltz
Take This Waltz
"A funny, bittersweet tale of love…"
64
Audience
Release May 25, 2012Runtime 1h 56m

16. 'This Is the End' (2013)

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

This Is the End
This Is the End
"Nothing ruins a party like the end of the world."
62
Audience
Release Jun 12, 2013Runtime 1h 46mBudget $32M

15. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' (2023)

Seth Rogen as Bebop in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.'
Seth Rogen as Bebop in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.'

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers (Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon) set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil (Ayo Edebiri) helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
"Heroes aren't born. They're mutated."
72
Audience
70
Review
Release Aug 2, 2023Runtime 1h 40mBudget $75M

14. 'The Lion King' (2019)

Simba (Donald Glover) idolizes his father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones), and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The Lion King
The Lion King
"The king has returned."
71
Audience
Release Jul 19, 2019Runtime 1h 58mBudget $260M

13. 'Sausage Party' (2016)

Frank (Rogen) leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.

Sausage Party
Sausage Party
"Get your fill."
58
Audience
Release Aug 12, 2016Runtime 1h 29mBudget $19M

12. 'Donnie Darko' (2001)

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager (Jake Gyllenhaal) is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko
"28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... that is when the world will end."
78
Audience
Release Oct 26, 2001Runtime 1h 54mBudget $4.5M

11. 'Long Shot' (2019)

Journalist Fred Flarsky (Rogen) reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Long Shot
Long Shot
"Unlikely but not impossible."
67
Audience
Release May 3, 2019Runtime 2h 5mBudget $40M

10. 'The Disaster Artist' (2017)

Seth Rogen as Sandy Schklair in 'The Disaster Artist.'
Seth Rogen as Sandy Schklair in 'The Disaster Artist.' Photo courtesy of A24.

An aspiring actor (Dave Franco) in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau (James Franco), the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.

The Disaster Artist
The Disaster Artist
"Based on the true story of one movie so bad it became infamous."
71
Audience
Release Dec 8, 2017Runtime 1h 44mBudget $10M

9. 'Neighbors' (2014)

A couple (Rogen and Rose Byrne) with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

Neighbors
Neighbors
"Family vs. Frat"
62
Audience
Release May 9, 2014Runtime 1h 37mBudget $18M

8. 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008)

When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po (Jack Black) the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and the Furious Five -- Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan) -- to give it a try.

Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
"Prepare for awesomeness."
73
Audience
Release Jun 6, 2008Runtime 1h 30mBudget $130M

7. 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' (2004)

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) arrives as a new employee at his station.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
"They bring you the news so you don't have to get it yourself."
PG-13Comedy
67
Audience
Release Jul 9, 2004Runtime 1h 35mBudget $26M

6. 'Steve Jobs' (2015)

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
"Can a great man be a good man?"
68
Audience
Release Oct 23, 2015Runtime 2h 3mBudget $30M

5. 'The Fabelmans' (2022)

Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy in 'The Fabelmans', co-written, produced and directed by Steven Spielberg.
Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy in 'The Fabelmans', co-written, produced and directed by Steven Spielberg.

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

The Fabelmans
The Fabelmans
"Capture every moment."
PG-13Drama
76
Audience
80
Review
Release Nov 23, 2022Runtime 2h 31mBudget $40M

4. 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005)

Andy Stitzer (Steve Carrell) has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn't done, and it's really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy get laid, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish (Catherine Keener), a single mom.

The 40 Year-Old Virgin
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
"Better late than never."
64
Audience
Release Aug 11, 2005Runtime 1h 56mBudget $26M

3. 'Knocked Up' (2007)

For fun loving party animal Ben Stone (Rogen), the last thing he ever expected was for his one night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's (Katherine Heigl) pregnant.

Knocked Up
Knocked Up
"Save the due date."
63
Audience
Release Jun 1, 2007Runtime 2h 9mBudget $30M

2. 'Superbad' (2007)

Two co-dependent high school seniors (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Superbad
Superbad
"Come and get some!"
73
Audience
Release Aug 17, 2007Runtime 1h 53mBudget $20M

1. 'Pineapple Express' (2008)

Danny McBride, Seth Rogen and James Franco in 'Pineapple Express.'
(L to R) Danny McBride, Seth Rogen and James Franco in 'Pineapple Express.' Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

A stoner (Rogen) and his dealer (James Franco) are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.

Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express
"Put this in your pipe and smoke it."
66
Audience
Release Aug 6, 2008Runtime 1h 52mBudget $27M