Seth Rogen And Evan Goldberg's Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes
With the recent release of their newest project, Pam and Tommy, what better time to take a look at some of this dynamic filmmaking duo's best films they've collaborated on. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have been writing, producing, and directing TV and film together since they were in high school, and have worked on many successful projects together.
The two even started their own production company back in 2011 (Point Grey Pictures) that they've used to produce many of their TV and film projects. The two are responsible for multiple cult classic comedies in the mid 2000's, and are better known for their films. However, they continue to push boundaries on television as well with hits like The Boys and Preacher.
10 Pineapple Express (2008) - 68%
Pineapple Express is an action comedy written and executive produced by Rogen and Goldberg about a process server and his marijuana dealer going on the run from hitmen and corrupt cops after one of them witnesses a murder. The film stars Rogen as well as James Franco and Danny McBride. While this may be one of Rogen and Goldberg's worst movies critically, it's a huge hit among fans and has definitely achieved cult classic status by now. The movie released just after the huge success of Superbad and Knocked Up, granting the duo more creative freedom which fans ended up loving.
9 An American Pickle (2020) - 72%
An American Pickle is a comedy produced by Rogen and Goldberg, and stars Seth Rogen in the double role of Herschel and Ben Greenbaum. The film is about a factory worker in early America, working in a pickle factory, who accidentally falls in a vat of brine preserving himself for 100 years, and he then wakes up in modern day Brooklyn to meet his great-great-grandson.
An American Pickle might be one of Seth Rogen's best and most unique performances as fans felt he really nailed the titular double role of the film. The film co-stars Sarah Snook and Molly Evensen.
8 Good Boys (2019) - 80%
Good Boys is an R-rated adventure comedy about a group of 6th grade boys who ditch school to embark on an adventure involving parties, stolen drugs, and upset neighbors. This is the only film on the list not starring Seth Rogen as he opted to stay behind the scenes for this project, serving as lead producer with Evan Goldberg. The film stars Jacob Tremblay, Molly Gordon, and Lil Rel Howery. Good Boys was a box office success, proving R rated comedies could be financially successful at the box office, as well as being widely loved by fans of the filmmaking duo.
7 Long Shot (2019) - 81%
The Long Shot is a romantic comedy about a Journalist reuniting with his childhood crush who is now in the running to become the first female President of the United States of America. As she prepares her campaign for presidency, she hires him to be her speech writer. The Long Shot is produced by Rogen and Goldberg as well as starring Rogen and Charlize Theron in the lead roles.
The Long Shot was a hit as fans loved the on screen chemistry between Charlize Theron and Rogen. Fans of the filmmaking duo were happy to see them return to the rom-com genre.
6 Sausage Party (2016) - 82%
Sausage Party is an adult animated comedy about a sausage in a grocery store who strives to understand the meaning behind his existence and ends up starting a revolution among the other foods at the grocery store. Sausage Party is written and produced by Rogen and Goldberg as well as starring Rogen and an all star cast of voices, including Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and James Franco.
Fans loved the juxtaposition of Rogen and Goldberg's classic raunchy hard-R humor being brought to the world of animation. Sausage Party is a truly unique animated comedy that fans have been hoping for a sequel too since the release of the original.
5 This Is The End (2013) - 83%
This Is The End is an apocalyptic comedy about six celebrities who are trapped in James Franco's house after a party as the city is destroyed around them and the group faces a modern day apocalypse. This Is The End is written, produced, and directed by Rogen and Goldberg making this the only movie on the list that the filmmaking duo directed together. It's also based on a short film that Rogen and Goldberg made, called Jay And Seth Vs. The Apocalypse. Rogen and Goldberg definitely got all their friends involved in this one as the film has an incredible cast featuring Rogen, James Franco, Jay Baruchel and an endless amount of celebrity cameos.
4 Superbad (2007) - 87%
Superbad is a coming of age comedy about two high school seniors going through the anxiety of preparing to leave for college as they go out for one last night of legendary drinking and partying. The movie is written and produced by Rogen and Goldberg being one of the first films they started working on together as they started writing the script for Superbad while they were still in High School, pulling from a lot of real life experiences. The film stars Rogen as well as Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, and Michael Cera in what many fans consider one of his best performances yet. This is another one of Rogen and Goldbergs films that has achieved cult classic status as fans loved the raunchy humor, and incredible performances.
3 Knocked Up (2007) - 89%
2 The Disaster Artist (2017) - 91%
The Disaster Artist is a comedy drama about the real life creation of what many consider to be one of the worst films of all time, The Room. The story follows aspiring actor Greg Sestero and the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau as they travel to Hollywood following their dreams. The film is produced by Rogen and Goldberg as well as starring Rogen with an all star cast featuring James and Dave Franco, Alison Brie, and Zac Efron. The is the filmmaking duos most critically successful collaboration as the film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Many fans loved Franco's work on the film as well, particularly his spot on portrayal of Wiseau.
1 50/50 (2011) - 93%
50/50 is a dramatic romantic comedy inspired by a true story about a young guy learning of his cancer diagnosis and the subsequent struggle to battle the cancer and live a normal life. The film is produced by Rogen and Goldberg as well as starring Rogen alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anna Kendrick, and Bryce Dallas Howard. 50/50 stands out among the other films on this list as it is definitely has the most dramatic and serious tone, but fans loved the chemistry between Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as well as the comedic elements that were sprinkled into the dramatic narrative.