Every single Paul Rudd movie, ranked by critics

Paul Rudd has been in a whole lot of films.

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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.
“Avengers: Endgame” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” are his highest-rated movies.

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).

Paul Rudd and Jack Black in “Year One.”

Sony Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 14%

Synopsis: The slapstick stone-age comedy stars Jack Black and Michael Cera as clueless cavemen in the leading roles, with Rudd playing Abel opposite David Cross’ Cain.

Although he had a fairly small part, Rudd joined a cast of well-known guest stars that included Bill Hader, June Diane Raphael, Olivia Wilde, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

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

Paul Rudd in “The Ex.”

The Weinstein Co.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19%

Synopsis: In “The Ex,” Zach Braff played a new dad named Tom who takes a job to support his family. He quickly learns his new boss (Jason Bateman) was his wife’s high-school boyfriend and has intentions of winning her back.

Rudd had a small role in the film as Tom’s former boss, Leon.

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

Paul Rudd in “Mute.”

Netflix

Rotten Tomatoes score: 21%

Synopsis: The futuristic science-fiction film “Mute” follows a mute bartender who ventures into Berlin’s criminal underbelly in search of his lost love. Rudd played Cactus Bill, a black-market surgeon who hopes to leave the crime-infested city.

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

Paul Rudd in “The Oh in Ohio.”

Ambush Entertainment

Rotten Tomatoes score: 23%

Synopsis: The indie-romance “The Oh in Ohio” centers on Jack Chase (Rudd) and his wife Priscilla (Parker Posey) as a sexually frustrated couple that separates in the hopes of reuniting once they work things out.

Mischa Barton, Liza Minnelli, and Danny DeVito also appeared in the flick.

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

Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd in “How Do You Know.”

Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 31%

Synopsis: In “How Do You Know,” Reese Witherspoon starred as Lisa Jorgenson, a former softball player who feels adrift after she’s cut from her team.

Lisa finds herself falling for a womanizer (Owen Wilson) and a stockbroker (Rudd) at the same time and is soon stuck in the middle of a love triangle.

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

Paul Rudd in “The Catcher Was A Spy.”

Animus Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 33%

Synopsis: In the historical drama “The Catcher Was A Spy,” Rudd portrays Moe Berg, a real-life Major League player who doubled as a US spy during World War II.

Rudd appeared as Brady in his wife’s film “Fun Mom Dinner” (2017).

Paul Rudd in “Reno 911!” Miami.”

20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 35%

Synopsis: Based on the Comedy Central series of the same name, “Reno 911!: Miami” follows the team of underdog cops as they are called to action when a terrorist attack strikes Miami Beach on spring break.

In the movie, Rudd played Ethan, a drug lord.

He was the star of “The Ten” (2007).

Paul Rudd in “Admission.”

Focus Features

Rotten Tomatoes score: 37%

Synopsis: In the romantic drama “Admission,” Tina Fey played a college-admissions officer who makes a visit to a high school and bumps into former classmate John Pressman (Rudd).

Rudd introduces her to a child prodigy, who she believes may be the kid she gave up years ago.

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

Paul Rudd in “Dinner for Schmucks.”

Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42%

Synopsis: In the comedy “Dinner for Schmucks,” Rudd played a financial analyst named Tim Conrad who discovers that his work bosses meet up for dinner regularly to make fun of the idiotic house guests they tote along with them.

Tim is appalled by the idea until he finds Barry Speck (Steve Carell) and realizes he would make the perfect schmuck for the dinner party.

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

Paul Rudd in “Night at the Museum.”

Twentieth Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42%

Synopsis: In the family-centric adventure comedy “Night at the Museum” (2006), security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) discovers that the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History come alive at night.

In the film, Rudd played a bond trader named Don, who is set to become Larry’s son’s new stepdad.

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

“Tennis, Anyone?” is an under-the-radar comedy.

RIA Productions

Rotten Tomatoes score: 43%

Synopsis: In the film, two struggling actors attempt to find success by participating in celebrity tennis tournaments.

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

Paul Rudd in “All Is Bright.”

Anchor Bay Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 48%

Synopsis: In the comedic drama “All Is Bright,” Paul Giamatti played an ex-criminal out on parole who must take a job selling Christmas trees with his old friend Rene (Rudd) so that he can afford a piano for his daughter.

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

Paul Rudd played a husband and father.

Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 51%

Synopsis: Written and directed by Judd Apatow, “This is 40” stars Rudd and Leslie Mann as a husband and wife who are both set to turn 40.

The movie examines the ups and downs of married life and their struggle to raise their two daughters.

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

Pictured is Laura Linney.

Newmarket Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55%

Synopsis: “P.S.” is a drama starring Laura Linney as Louise, an admissions officer who believes that a young student (Topher Grace) may be the reincarnation of her high-school flame who died in a car accident years prior.

Rudd appears in the film as Louise’s brother, Sammy.

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

Paul Rudd in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Rotten Tomatoes score: 63%

Synopsis: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” continues the popular series with a single mom and her two children who soon learn about their connection to the original Ghostbusters.

The film also stars Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Carrie Coon.

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

Paul Rudd is in the center.

DreamWorks

Rotten Tomatoes score: 66%

Synopsis: In “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” Will Ferrell starred as the titular Ron Burgundy, who works at a television news station in the 1970s alongside his lifelong friends (newscasters played by Rudd, Carell, and David Koechner).

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

Paul Rudd had a full beard for this role.

Brainstorm Media

Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%

Synopsis: In the comedic drama “Ideal Home,” Steve Coogan and Rudd played a wealthy couple named Erasmus and Paul whose lives are upended by a young boy who shows up on their doorstep claiming to be Erasmus’ grandson.

When they realize he’s telling the truth, the pair tries to create a suitable home for him.

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

Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler starred in “They Came Together.”

Lionsgate

Rotten Tomatoes score: 70%

Synopsis: The romantic farce “They Came Together” takes aim at worn-out romantic-comedy tropes by pairing small-business owner (Amy Poehler) with a corporate sell-out (Rudd).

Through changing seasons, silly break-ups, and quirky shared traits (“You like fiction books, too?”) the couple tries to stand the test of time.

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

Paul Rudd in “The Cider House Rules.”

Miramax

Rotten Tomatoes score: 71%

Synopsis: “The Cider House Rules” is an intense drama about the upbringing of Homer Wells (Grace), a young child who lives in a Maine orphanage run by a kindly doctor who secretly performs illegal abortions.

Rudd acted alongside Grace as young Air Force pilot Wally Worthington.

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

“Between Two Ferns: The Movie” stars Zach Galifianakis.

Netflix

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73%

Synopsis: In “Between Two Ferns: The Movie,” Zach Galifianakis’ comedic skit-based web series is stretched into a full-length film featuring celebrities like Rudd, Ferrell, and John Legend.

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

Paul Rudd in “Anchorman 2.”

DreamWorks

Rotten Tomatoes score: 74%

Synopsis: The sequel to the first “Anchorman,” this movie picks up seven years later as Ron Burgundy (Ferrell) is tasked with assembling his old crew for the first 24-hour global cable network.

Rudd returned as field reporter Brian Fantana.

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

The film also starred Seann William Scott.

Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 77%

Synopsis: In the comedy “Role Models,” Rudd co-starred with Seann William Scott as a pair of salesmen who total a company truck and must enlist in a mentoring program as punishment.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Bobb’e J. Thompson also starred in the film as the addled youth who require their help.

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

Paul Rudd made a brief cameo as himself in “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.”

Walt Disney Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%

Synopsis: “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” sees John Mulaney and Andy Samberg voice the titular characters, respectively. Following the end of their popular TV series 30 years ago, Chip and Dale now lead separate lives in modern-day Los Angeles.

However, the duo is forced to reunite when they hear news that one of their old cast members has mysteriously disappeared.

Rudd makes a quick cameo as himself toward the end of the film.

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

Emile Hirsch and Rudd in the film.

Magnolia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%

Synopsis: Set in the summer of 1988, the dramatic comedy “Prince Avalanche” starred Rudd and Emile Hirsch as two road-crew workers who find themselves fighting with their spouses and each other on a relentless construction job.

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

A lot of stars made cameos in this flick.

Sony Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%

Synopsis: Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson played heightened versions of themselves in this disaster comedy about the end of the world.

Rudd also played himself in the rapture comedy, joining other big-name stars like Emma Watson, Channing Tatum, and Rihanna.

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

The film is set in Hawaii.

Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%

Synopsis: In “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” Peter Bretter (Segel) spirals when he is suddenly dumped by his famous girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell).

Desperate to get away from her, he travels to Hawaii only to realize he’s stuck at the same hotel with Sarah and her new boyfriend.

Rudd made an appearance in the flick as Chuck, a blissful surfing instructor.

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

Paul Rudd in the “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

Universal

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%

Synopsis: In the Apatow comedy “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” Carell played Andy, the titular virgin.

Rudd appeared as Andy’s friend, David, who encourages him to face his fears and try dating women.

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

Once again, he played Ant-Man.

Walt Disney Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

Synopsis: In the follow-up to “Ant-Man,” Rudd returned as Scott Lang to team up with Hope van Dyne (Lilly), the daughter of Hank Pym and a genius in her own right.

Together, they work on a new mission against a ghost-like enemy, only to realize that their new adversary is connected to the Pym family’s painful past.

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

Paul Rudd played a guy named Pete in “Knocked Up.”

Universal

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

Synopsis: In Apatow’s “Knocked Up,” Rogen and Katherine Heigl star as Ben and Allison, a couple of 20-somethings who hooked up with no intention of starting a relationship.

But weeks later Allison realizes she’s pregnant with Ben’s child and asks for his help in raising their baby.

In the film, Rudd starred as Ben’s friend Pete, a character he later played again in “This is 40,” opposite his “Knocked Up” costar Leslie Mann.

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

Paul Rudd voiced a disillusioned adult in “The Little Prince.”

Paramount

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

Synopsis: In “The Little Prince,” a young girl (voiced by Mackenzie Foy) meets The Aviator (voiced by Jeff Bridges) who regales her with stories of meeting a young boy from space named the Little Prince.

The girl travels to meet the famed Prince, only to find him as a disillusioned adult named Mr. Prince, who is voiced by Rudd.

One of Rudd’s best-reviewed film is “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).

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

Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%

Synopsis: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” follows the turtle brothers as they attempt to live as normal teenagers and earn the hearts of New Yorkers. However, chaos ensues when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Joining an all-star cast with Ice Cube, John Cena, and Post Malone, Rudd voices Mondo Gecko, a mutant gecko skateboarder.

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