Martin Starr: 10 Best Movies Ranked, According To IMDb

Fans know Martin Starr from his roles in cult TV shows like Freaks and Geeks and Party Down. Starr’s character Bill Haverchuck is known by certain fans as Freaks and Geeks‘ most likable character. Others might remember him for small roles in hit comedies like Superbad.

However, the actor has appeared in several different movies during his career. He has moved from bit parts to roles in some of the biggest movies of the last decade like Spider-Man: No Way Home. Fans have taken to IMDb to rate Martin Starr’s best movies.

Veronica Mars — 6.8

Veronica Mars follows the events of the hit TV show of the same name. Kristen Bell stars as the titular character as she tries to uncover a new mystery surrounding the murder of a local in her hometown of Neptune, California.

Martin Starr plays Stu “Cobb” Cobbler, a supporting character. Fans of the movie might say it is a well-executed continuation to the series, and Starr’s Cobb ends up as one of the film’s most memorable characters by its end.

Adventureland — 6.8

Adventureland presents a coming-of-age dramedy starring Jesse Eisenberg. He plays James Brennan, a college grad spending the summer working at a local amusement park, and develops a romance with one of his coworkers.

Martin Starr plays Joel. Joel is James’ friend and coworker at the park. Fans of the movie might say the quirky comedy is charming, and Starr adds his signature brand of deadpan comedy to the film’s narrative.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story — 6.8

A spoof is presented to audiences with Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. The film satirizes music biopics, with John C. Reilly’s Dewey Cox acting as a Johnny Cash-Esque rockstar as it relays his upbringing and rise to fame.

Martin Starr plays Schmendrick. It is a small role in the film’s large cast which includes several comedic actors like Ed Helms, Jane Lynch, and Kristen Wiig. Fans of the movie have since called it a modern cult classic.

Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead — 6.9

Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead is the sequel to Dead Snow, a horror-comedy from the late 2000s. The film showcases a bizarre premise. It follows the events of the first film, in which a group of friends attempts to escape the pursuit of Nazi zombies.

Martin Starr plays Daniel, one of a few bookish young people who help protagonist Martin Hykkerud evade Nazi zombies, along with one of their arms which has been unwillingly attached to him.

Knocked Up — 6.9

Many fans consider Knocked Up to be one of Judd Apatow’s best comedies. It presents the story of an unplanned pregnancy between a professional woman, Katherine Heigl’s Alison Scott, and a slacker man, Seth Rogen’s Ben Stone.

Martin Starr plays one of Ben’s friends and roommates, Martin. Fans of the movie might say it is funny, and that Starr presents several one-liners, despite heavy competition with Knocked Up‘s comedic actors like Jason Segel and Paul Rudd.

Honey Boy — 7.3

Shia LaBeouf presents a fictionalized telling of his childhood with Honey Boy. He wrote the screenplay for the movie, which follows Otis Lort in his developing career as a child and teen star, fueled by his relationship with his father James Lort.

Martin Starr plays Otis’ counselor Alec. He appears in moments in which an adult Otis seeks advice for the problems stemming from his childhood. Fans of the movie might say it is an honest and emotional story.

Spider-Man: Far From Home — 7.4

The MCU gives audiences a sequel with Spider-Man: Far From Home. It follows Peter Parker in his secret heroic pursuits as Spider-Man while traveling to Europe on a school trip.

Martin Starr plays Roger Harrington. Harrington is Parker’s chaperone during his trip to Europe, as well as one of his teachers. Fans of Starr may note that Starr falls seamlessly into the role, despite his experience playing students in shows like Freaks and Geeks.

Spider-Man: Homecoming — 7.4

Spider-Man: Homecoming is the first Spider-Man movie in which Martin Starr appears. The film follows Peter Parker in his life at high school coupled with his responsibilities as a superhero.

Starr unveils his role as Roger Harrington in Spider-Man: Homecoming, although he has a brief appearance as the character in The Incredible Hulk. Before its release, some fans thought Spider-Man: Homecoming would be the best Spidey movie.

Superbad — 7.6

Some fans consider Superbad to be Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen’s best collaboration. The duo wrote the script, giving a new generation one of the most celebrated coming-of-age comedies of the late 2000s.

Fans might not remember Martin Starr’s role in Superbad. He plays James Masslin, an older partygoer protagonist Evan runs into when he and Seth are at a party. James and his friends make Evan sing for them. Some fans perhaps say it is one of the funnier details from the film.

Spider-Man: No Way Home — 8.7

Spider-Man: No Way Home is the third Spider-Man movie in which Martin Starr appears and his most recent theatrical role. Furthermore, it is the highest-rated Martin Starr movie on the Tomatometer.

Starr presents his role of Roger Harrington for the third time in a Spider-Man movie, and technically the fourth time in the MCU. Fans of the movie might say it is one of the best installments in the trilogy.

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