35 Best Seth Rogen Movies of All Time!
From 'An American Pickle' to 'Sausage Party,' Moviefone counts down the 35 best movies of Seth Rogen's career.
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)
(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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
30. 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (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
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.
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.
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.
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!
25. 'An American Pickle' (2020)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
20. 'The Guilt Trip' (2012)
(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.
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.
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
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.
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
15. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' (2023)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
10. 'The Disaster Artist' (2017)
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
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.
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.
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
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.
5. 'The Fabelmans' (2022)
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. 'Pineapple Express' (2008)
(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.
