This bittersweet comedy stars Adam Sandler as George, a comedian who hires Ira (Seth Rogen), a standup comic, to write jokes for him. The two become buddies, but then George reveals a shocking secret. Ira helps him reexamine his life and the choices he has made. George looks up an old girlfriend (Leslie Mann) he never stopped loving. But she seems to be happily married to a man (Eric Bana) who is almost too perfect. Can George win her back, with Ira's help? Directed by Judd Apatow. With Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2009.
Judd Apatow in Funny People
After Dale Denton (Seth Rogen), a lazy stoner, witnesses a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) and a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) commit a murder, he heads to his dealer Saul Silver's (James Franco) house to make sure that the rare weed he dropped at the scene can't be traced back to him. When it turns out that the Pineapple Express he left behind will lead the killers straight to Saul, Dale and his permanently stoned dealer go on the run. With their lives in danger, Dale and Saul will have to use every brain cell they have left to outsmart the killers on their trail. Directed by David Gordon Green. With Bill Hader, James Remar, Danny R. McBride, Craig Robinson and Kevin Corrigan. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Judd Apatow in Pineapple Express
Zohan Dvir (Adam Sandler), an elite Israeli Mossad agent, fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream of becoming a hair stylist in New York City. After gaining employment in a salon owned by Dalia (Emmanuelle Chriqui), a beautiful Palestinian, Zohan makes a name for himself by offering his clients romantic services in the back room. But, when his cover is blown, Zohan is forced out of hiding and must face off with the Phantom (John Turturro), his Palestinian nemisis. Directed by Dennis Dugan. With Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider. Categories: Action, Comedy. Year: 2008.
Judd Apatow in You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Ben Stone (Seth Rogen), an out of shape slacker is living his dream: sharing a house with his friends, partying all day and having absolutely no responibilities. Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) is a motivated career woman with a promising future in television. They seem like the unlikeliest of couples, but after a few drinks at a bar where Alison is celebrating her recent promotion, the pair have a one night stand. Their relationship would have ended there, but eight weeks later Alison discovers that she is pregnant. Now, Ben and Alison will have to decide if they can make things work for the sake of the baby, or if their differences are just too much to overcome. Directed by Judd Apatow. With Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill and Harold Ramis. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Judd Apatow in Knocked Up
Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) is a beloved but troubled musician whose songs captivate the nation. On his rocky road to stardom, Cox experiences all the highs and lows of celebrity: female adoration, famous friends, drug abuse and failed marriages. But, after all his trial, Cox becomes a national icon and earns the love of a good woman (Jenna Fischer). Directed by Jake Kasdan. With Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Jason Schwartzman, Justin Long, David Krumholtz, David Koechner, Kristen Wiig and John Michael Higgins. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 2007.
Judd Apatow in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) has a comfortable job at an electronics superstore, a nice apartment with an amazing collection of action figures and comic books, good friends, and a pleasant personality. But there's just one little thing he hasn't quite gotten around to doing yet. And, when his buddies at the store find out, they consider it their duty to help Andy with his situation and go to great lengths to find him a woman. Directed by Judd Apatow. With Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Romany Malco, Elizabeth Banks and Leslie Mann. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Judd Apatow in The 40 Year Old Virgin
When Dick's (Jim Carrey) bosses are involved in an Enron-like scandal, he and his wife, Jane (Téa Leoni), are faced with the prospect of losing everything. Playing by the rules has left Dick broke and nearly homeless, so he decides that if stealing was good enough for them, then it's good enough for him. After embarking on a series of hilarious capers, Dick and Jane have a change of heart after a brush with the law and jump at an opportunity to teach big business a lesson. Directed by Dean Parisot. With Alec Baldwin. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2005.
Judd Apatow in Fun with Dick and Jane