Paul Rudd – 10 Best Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 17, 2026

Ant-Man built a franchise around his self-deprecating charm, but Clueless, decades earlier, is where it first showed up, and Only Murders in the Building proves he’s just as sharp in prestige comedy now. Role Models sentences a burned-out salesman to mentor a troubled kid, Wet Hot American Summer is a cult-classic summer camp ensemble, and Avengers: Endgame makes his time-heist idea the film’s spark. Anchorman, Knocked Up, I Love You, Man and This Is 40 round out the list.

Role Models (2008)

TMDB ★ 6.5

Two energy drink salesmen sentenced to community service are assigned to mentor troubled kids obsessed with fantasy role-play.

Directed by David Wain · 1h 39m · Rated R

Where to watch

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Only Murders in the Building (2021)

TMDB ★ 8.4

Three true-crime-obsessed neighbours investigate a real murder in their own apartment building.

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Wet Hot American Summer (2001)

TMDB ★ 6.2

The counsellors of a 1981 summer camp spend their last day scrambling through absurd romantic and comic plots.

Directed by David Wain · 1h 37m · Rated R

Where to watch

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Avengers: Endgame (2019)

IMDb ★ 8.4 RT 94% Metacritic 78

The Avengers attempt a time heist to undo a universe-altering snap.

Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo · 3h 01m · Rated PG-13

Nominated for 1 Oscar71 wins & 132 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Knocked Up (2007)

TMDB ★ 6.3

A one-night stand between two mismatched people leads to an unplanned pregnancy and an awkward attempt at a relationship.

Directed by Judd Apatow · 2h 09m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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I Love You, Man (2009)

TMDB ★ 6.6

Paul Rudd plays a laid-back new best friend helping an awkward groom find a best man.

Directed by John Hamburg · 1h 45m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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This Is 40 (2012)

TMDB ★ 5.9

A couple approaching forty confronts financial strain, ageing parents and marital frustration.

Directed by Judd Apatow · 2h 14m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

IMDb ★ 7.1 RT 66% Metacritic 63

A vain 1970s news anchor's ego is threatened when his network hires its first female co-anchor.

Directed by Adam McKay · 1h 35m · Rated PG-13

1 win & 13 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Clueless (1995)

TMDB ★ 7.2

A pragmatic, popular teenager plays matchmaker for everyone but herself.

Directed by Amy Heckerling · 1h 37m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Ant-Man (2015)

IMDb ★ 7.2 RT 83% Metacritic 64

A cat burglar inherits a shrinking suit and is recruited for one very small heist.

Directed by Peyton Reed · 1h 57m · Rated PG-13

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 34 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

Paul Rudd – 10 Best Movies

Role Models (2008)

Only Murders in the Building (2021)

Wet Hot American Summer (2001)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Knocked Up (2007)

I Love You, Man (2009)

This Is 40 (2012)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Clueless (1995)

Ant-Man (2015)

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