All Of Russell Brand's Movies, Ranked

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Updated March 2, 2023 844 votes 258 voters 80.5K views
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Vote for your favorite Russell Brand movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

With over 250 movie fans casting votes, this list of the best Russell Brand movies is sure to spark debate among his devoted followers. Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been entertaining audiences since he first stepped onto the stage in 2000. His unique brand of outrageous comedy has made him a favorite among viewers around the world.

Brand's film career began in 2008 when he starred alongside Jonah Hill and Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. He later reprised his role as Aldous Snow in Get Him to The Greek before taking on some more serious roles in films like Arthur and Rock Of Ages.

From romantic comedies to dramatic biopics, this list celebrates all of Brand's most popular films. Fans praise his comedic timing and larger-than-life personality for adding humor even to darker themes like addiction, grief, or heartbreak. Plus, if you're looking for an actor who can do it all (including singing), then look no further than Mr. Russell Brand.

So why not take a look at our rankings below? Vote up your favorite movies starring Russell Brand so that we can see which ones are truly considered his best.

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  • Get Him to the Greek
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    Get Him to the Greek

    Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss
    85 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
    Get Him to the Greek is a riotous ride in the world of music and mayhem. Aaron Green (Jonah Hill), an ambitious young record company executive, is given the Herculean task of escorting out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) from London to Los Angeles for a comeback concert. The journey unfolds with unexpected detours, involving wild nights, run-ins with the law, and hilarious mishaps. This film, directed by Nicholas Stoller, is a standout piece in the comedy genre, delivering relentless laughter while exploring the highs and lows of fame.

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  • Despicable Me
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    Despicable Me

    Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand
    47 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
    In the animated comedy Despicable Me, the life of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), a world-renowned supervillain, takes an unexpected turn. Known for his grandiose plans to steal the moon, Gru's notorious reputation is threatened by Vector (Jason Segel), a young and ambitious rival. Meanwhile, Gru adopts three orphaned girls - Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Elsie Fisher) - in a scheme to outwit Vector but finds himself entangled in the unpredictability of parenthood. The film, filled with hilarious minions and high-stakes heists, won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie.

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  • Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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    Forgetting Sarah Marshall

    Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis
    68 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
    In the comedic romp Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is a down-on-his-luck musician struggling to move on from his television star ex-girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). In an attempt to heal, he takes an impromptu trip to Hawaii, only to find himself at the same resort as Sarah and her new rockstar boyfriend, Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). Amidst the tropical backdrop, hilarity ensues as Peter navigates heartbreak, unexpected friendships with hotel staff like Rachel Jansen (Mila Kunis), and the complexities of love.

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  • Arthur
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    Arthur

    Jennifer Garner, Russell Brand, Helen Mirren
    73 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Jason Winer
    Arthur is a 2011 romantic comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. It is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name written and directed by Steve Gordon. It stars Russell Brand in the title role, with Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte in supporting roles.
  • Hop
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    Hop

    James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco
    32 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Tim Hill
    Beneath Easter Island, in a giant factory that manufactures the world's Easter candy, the popular rabbit is preparing to pass the mantle to his son, E.B. (Russell Brand). But E.B. has no interest in the job and would rather be a drummer. He runs away to Los Angeles, where an unemployed slacker named Fred O'Hare (James Marsden) accidentally runs into him. Feigning injury, E.B. tricks Fred into giving him shelter, but an oversized chick is planning a coup back on Easter Island.

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  • Bedtime Stories
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    Bedtime Stories

    Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce
    36 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Adam Shankman
    Hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) gets an unexpected surprise when he discovers that the tall tales he has been telling his niece and nephew are somehow coming true. Hoping to make the most of the mysterious phenomenon, Skeeter spins one outlandish yarn after another, but the children's unexpected contributions to the stories turn Skeeter's life upside down.

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