Every single Paul Rudd movie, ranked by critics

Meghan CookOct 16, 2024, 00:52 IST

Paul Rudd has been in a whole lot of films.Universal/Magnolia Pictures/DreamWorks

Paul Rudd has been in a wide range of films, from romantic comedies to superhero flicks.
Business Insider ranked all of Paul Rudd's films based on critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Paul Rudd's acting career spans decades and genres — but not all of his films have been a hit with critics.

Here is every movie he's ever been in, ranked by critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films with no score, documentaries, and some made-for-TV flicks were not included in this list.

Rudd played Tommy Doyle in "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" (1995).

"Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" is a slasher film.Dimension Films via IMDB

He was a silly version of a biblical character in "Year One" (2009).

Paul Rudd and Jack Black in "Year One."Sony Pictures

In "Over Her Dead Body" (2008), Rudd played a man who recently lost his fiancée.

"Over Her Dead Body" is a rom-com.New Line Cinema

In "The Ex" (2007), Rudd played Zach Braff’s rude boss.

Paul Rudd in "The Ex."The Weinstein Co.

Rudd played a cattle hand in "The Locusts" (1997).

Paul Rudd in "The Locusts."MGM Home Entertainment

Rudd was a black-market surgeon in "Mute" (2018).

Paul Rudd in "Mute."Netflix

Rudd was a loser hoping to make it in Los Angeles in "Nerdland" (2016).

Audiences didn't like "Nerdland" much, either.AKW Worldwide

In "The Oh in Ohio" (2006) Rudd starred opposite Parker Posey.

Paul Rudd in "The Oh in Ohio."Ambush Entertainment

He was one of many New Yorkers in "200 Cigarettes" (1999).

Paul Rudd and Courtney Love in "200 Cigarettes."Dogstar Films

Rudd vied for Reese Witherspoon’s affections in "How Do You Know" (2010).

Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd in "How Do You Know."Columbia Pictures

The actor was Michelle Williams’ boyfriend in "The Baxter" (2005).

Paul Rudd in "The Baxter."IFC Films

Rudd portrayed a baseball player-turned-spy in "The Catcher Was A Spy" (2018).

Paul Rudd in "The Catcher Was A Spy."Animus Films

Rudd appeared as Brady in his wife's film "Fun Mom Dinner" (2017).

The film is about motherhood.Robb Rosenfeld/Sundance Institute

He played a drug lord in "Reno 911!: Miami" (2007).

Paul Rudd in "Reno 911!" Miami."20th Century Fox

He was the star of "The Ten" (2007).

Paul Rudd in "The Ten."City Lights Pictures

Rudd played Tina Fey’s love interest in "Admission" (2013).

Paul Rudd in "Admission."Focus Features

In "Wet Hot American Summer" (2001), Rudd played a camp counselor.

The film is set in the 1980s.USA Films via Netflix

The actor brought Steve Carell to dinner in "Dinner for Schmucks" (2010).

Paul Rudd in "Dinner for Schmucks."Paramount Pictures

In "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (2024), Rudd returns to the franchise to reprise his role as Gary Grooberson.

Paul Rudd played a middle-school science teacher.Sony Pictures Entertainment

Rudd was Ben Stiller’s rival in "Night at the Museum" (2006).

Paul Rudd in "Night at the Museum."Twentieth Century Fox

Rudd was paired up with Witherspoon for the first time in "Overnight Delivery" (1998).

Paul Rudd in "Overnight Delivery."New Line Home Entertainment

Rudd appeared as Lance in "Tennis, Anyone?" (2005).

"Tennis, Anyone?" is an under-the-radar comedy.RIA Productions

Rudd reunited with Evangeline Lilly for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" (2023).

Paul Rudd reprised his role as Ant-Man.Walt Disney Pictures

He was a Christmas-tree salesman in "All Is Bright" (2013).

Paul Rudd in "All Is Bright."Anchor Bay Films

In "The Chateau" (2001), Rudd played an American in France.

Paul Rudd in "The Chateau."IFC Films

Rudd and Leslie Mann had a mid-life crisis in "This Is 40" (2012).

Paul Rudd played a husband and father.Universal Pictures

Jennifer Aniston fell for Rudd in "The Object of My Affection" (1998).

Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in "The Object of My Affection."20th Century Fox

Rudd had a small role in the drama "P.S." (2004).

Pictured is Laura Linney.Newmarket Films

Once again, Rudd and Aniston were a couple in "Wanderlust" (2012).

Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston in "Wanderlust."Universal Pictures

He played Mr. Grooberson in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021).

Paul Rudd in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."Sony Pictures Entertainment

Rudd was manipulated by Rachel Weisz in "The Shape of Things" (2002).

The two star in the film.Focus Features

"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004) featured Rudd as a field reporter.

Paul Rudd is in the center.DreamWorks

In "I Could Never Be Your Woman" (2007), Rudd was a young actor.

Paul Rudd in "I Could Never Be Your Woman."Freestyle Releasing/Bauer Martinez Enter

Rudd tried to parent a young boy in "Ideal Home" (2018).

Paul Rudd had a full beard for this role.Brainstorm Media

In "Diggers" (2007), Rudd played a working-class clam digger.

Paul Rudd in "Diggers."Magnolia Pictures

The actor parodied past romantic comedy characters in "They Came Together" (2014).

Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler starred in "They Came Together."Lionsgate

Rudd was a hapless sibling in "Our Idiot Brother" (2011).

Paul Rudd in "Our Idiot Brother."The Weinstein Company

Rudd was an air-force pilot in "The Cider House Rules" (1999).

Paul Rudd in "The Cider House Rules."Miramax

Rudd shared another acting credit with Witherspoon in "Monsters vs. Aliens" (2009).

Paul Rudd did voicework for the animated movie.DreamWorks Animation

"Between Two Ferns: The Movie" (2019) features a slew of famous actors.

"Between Two Ferns: The Movie" stars Zach Galifianakis.Netflix

In "Romeo + Juliet" (1996), he played Dave Paris.

Paul Rudd and Claire Danes in "Romeo + Juliet."20th Century Fox

Rudd returned for "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (2013).

Paul Rudd in "Anchorman 2."DreamWorks

He portrayed John Lennon in "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2007).

Paul Rudd in "Walk Hard."Sony Pictures/Columbia

Rudd was sent to a mentorship program in "Role Models" (2008).

The film also starred Seann William Scott.Universal Pictures

In "The Fundamentals of Caring" (2016), Rudd played a retired writer.

Paul Rudd in "The Fundamentals of Caring."Sundance Institute

Rudd makes a cameo playing himself in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" (2022).

Paul Rudd made a brief cameo as himself in "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers."Walt Disney Pictures

In "Clueless" (1995), he starred opposite Alicia Silverstone.

Paul Rudd in "Clueless."Paramount Pictures

In "Prince Avalanche" (2013), he was a road-crew worker.

Emile Hirsch and Rudd in the film.Magnolia Pictures

In "Sausage Party" (2016), he voiced a grocery-store clerk.

The movie is rated R.Sony

Rudd played himself in "This Is The End" (2013).

A lot of stars made cameos in this flick.Sony Pictures

Famously, he was a groom without a best man in "I Love You, Man" (2009).

"I Love You, Man" is considered to be a classic film.DreamWorks Pictures

In "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008), Rudd played a surfer.

The film is set in Hawaii.Universal Pictures

Rudd first played Scott Lang in "Ant-Man" (2015).

This wasn't his last time playing the superhero.Disney/Marvel

The actor was a supportive friend in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005).

Paul Rudd in the "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."Universal

In "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012), Rudd played a thoughtful teacher.

In the movie, Paul Rudd said one of the flick's most famous lines.Lionsgate Films

Rudd teamed up with Evangeline Lilly in "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018).

Once again, he played Ant-Man.Walt Disney Pictures

In "The Bob's Burgers Movie" (2022), Rudd briefly reprises a cameo role he played in an episode of the TV show.

Paul Rudd reprised his cameo from the TV show.20th Century Studios

He played Rogen's friend in "Knocked Up" (2007).

Paul Rudd played a guy named Pete in "Knocked Up."Universal

Rudd faced off against a few Avengers in "Captain America: Civil War" (2016).

Ant-Man helps Captain America in the movie.Walt Disney Pictures

He voiced the older Prince in "The Little Prince" (2016).

Paul Rudd voiced a disillusioned adult in "The Little Prince."Paramount

One of Rudd's best-reviewed film is "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).

Paul Rudd played Ant-Man.Marvel Studios

In "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," Rudd plays a skateboarding mutant.

Paul Rudd stars alongside Ice Cube, John Cena, and Post Malone.Paramount Pictures

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