Adam Brody: 10 Best Movies Ranked, According To Rotten Tomatoes

Many fans know Adam Brody from TV shows like The O.C. Others know him from appearing in cult movies like Jennifer’s Body. Some audiences call Brody’s Seth Cohen one of the smartest characters in The O.C. However, he has acted in more feature films than audiences might remember.

Adam Brody has appeared in unique films like The Ten as well as comic book blockbusters like Shazam! His variety of roles has taken the actor past the bounds of parts like Seth Cohen. Fans have taken to Rotten Tomatoes to rate his best movies.

Scream 4 (61%)

Many horror fans might say the Scream franchise speaks for itself. Some audiences call Wes Craven’s Scream one of the best horror films of the 1990s. The first film follows Sidney Prescott as she is terrorized by the phone calls and attacks of a masked serial killer. Subsequent films develop Sidney’s story with metafiction, copycat killers, and new characters.

Adam Brody plays Ross Hoss. He is a cop under the authority of David Arquette’s Dewey Riley. Riley is a consistent member of the franchise. Brody’s character won’t appear in the Scream reboot, but fans might say he adds comic relief in his role in Scream 4.

Sleeping With Other People (63%)

Sleeping With Other People is a romantic comedy from the mid-2010s. It stars Jason Sudekis and Alison Brie as Jake Harper and Lainey Dalton. Jake and Lainey can’t seem to stay committed in their relationships and begin a friendship based on their romantic failures. Before long, they develop feelings for one another.

Adam Brody plays Sam. Sam is Lainey’s boyfriend early on in the film. Fans might say Sam and Lainey’s breakup sequence is one of the more memorable moments of the film. Other viewers might say Brody’s performance is hilarious, albeit in a supporting role.

Smiley Face (68%)

Audiences are presented with a stoner comedy with Smiley Face. The movie was released in the late 2000s. It stars Anna Faris as Jane F. Jane, although some fans might not consider it Anna Faris’ best role. Jane embarks on an odyssey to the beach after unknowingly consuming cannabis-laced cupcakes.

Adam Brody plays Jane’s dealer Steve. Brody devotees might say his look as Steve is one of his most memorable, brandishing a goofy wig and ring-covered hands. Fans of Smiley Face might say it brings together an unlikely group of comedic actors in Faris, Brody, and John Krasinski, and that the ensemble works.

Life Partners (68%)

Life Partners is a rom-com from the early 2010s. It presents the story of Paige Kearns and Sasha Weiss. Paige and Sasha are best friends. However, after they both spend time dating, Sasha remains alone while Paige ends up engaged to a man named Tim. Sasha has a hard time adjusting to their changing lives.

Gillian Jacobs plays Paige, Leighton Meester plays Sasha, and Adam Brody plays Tim. Fans of the movie might say it is funny and touching as it unpacks the complexity of romance, friendships, and growing older.

Damsels in Distress (75%)

Damsels in Distress is a comedy starring Analeigh Tipton and Greta Gerwig. They Play Lily and Violet. Lily transfers to Violet’s college and soon falls into her clique. The group engages in several extracurricular activities including dance and a suicide prevention organization. Soon, Lily gets involved with a male student, Fred Packenstacker.

Adam Brody plays Fred. Fans of Damsels in Distress perhaps note that it is charming and whimsical. Others might say the performances of the film carry its original story, as well as the familiar romantic troupes it showcases.

The Kid Detective (84%)

The Kid Detective is one of Adam Brody’s more recent films. It tells the story of the protagonist, Abe Applebaum, who solves crimes as a boy but loses his charisma by the time he reaches adulthood. He’s presented with a new case that brings back memories of past failures.

The Kid Detective presents a comedic neo-noir. Brody plays Abe, the titular detective. Fans of the movie might say the script is engaging, and a fresh take on the detective genre. Others may say Brody highlights his acting experience in driving the film.

Thank You For Smoking (86%)

Some fans say the Thank You for Smoking is one of Jason Reitman’s must-see movies. It is his first directing effort. The movie presents a satire critiquing Big Tobacco, among other nefarious institutions in the United States. Aaron Eckhart stars as Nick Naylor, a spokesman for the Tobacco industry.

Adam Brody plays Jack, an assistant to a Hollywood agent. Reitman devotees might say Thank You For Smoking laid the foundation for the director’s career. Brody fans might say he is a welcome comedic addition to the movie’s large cast.

Ready Or Not (88%)

Ready or Not places Adam Brody in a horror-thriller. It spins the yarn of a young woman who is getting married to a man from a wealthy family. Upon meeting her husband’s family at their spooky mansion, Grace Le Domas unwillingly enters into a deadly game of hide and seek.

Ready or Not is one of Adam Brody’s highest-rated movies on IMDb. Adam Brody plays Daniel Le Doma, the brother to the groom. Fans of the movie might say it is one of the better horror thrillers of the past decade.

Shazam! (90%)

Shazam! is perhaps the biggest blockbuster that Adam Brody has been a part of. The movie brings the story of the titular comic book superhero to life. It presents a young boy Billy Batson who becomes a superhero thanks to magic powers bestowed on him.

Adam Brody plays the adult superhero version of Billy’s friend Freddy Freeman. He too gains superpowers. Fans of the movie might say it is one of the cheekier, more interesting movies from the DCU.

Promising Young Woman (90%)

Promising Young Woman presents an interesting story. The movie follows Cassie Thomas, a woman who seeks revenge on men who take advantage of drunken women. Her hobby turns into a crusade after details about her friend’s past come to light.

Adam Brody plays Jerry, one of the first men Cassie toys with. After believing he has taken a drunk Cassie home, she reveals she is stone sober and challenges his actions. Fans of the movie might say it is one of the most original scripts of the past decade and it’s an entertaining film with meaningful themes.

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