Our team brings you all the reasons you should stream Rudd\u2019s greatest hits and more underrated gems, from Clueless to I Love You, Man, also including I Could Never Be Your Woman and Anchorman, right now.<\/p>\n
Clueless (1995)<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Clueless"\"]( "\\"\"Clueless\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Paramount Pictures<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nPaul Rudd is ageless, of course, but he does look particularly fresh-faced in Amy Heckerling\u2019s 1995 romantic comedy, Clueless, the film that firmly put Rudd on the map for many viewers around the world. In this high-school-set adaptation of Jane Austen\u2019s Emma, Rudd plays Josh Lucas, the sarcastic step-brother to Alicia Silverstone\u2019s Cher Horowitz, who proves to be the perfect counterpoint to the pomp of her popularity.<\/p>\n
The chemistry between Rudd and Silverstone is nothing short of sizzling \u2013 they\u2019re the yin to each other\u2019s yang \u2013 which makes for so many memorable moments and laugh-out-loud interactions, so much so that we\u2019d still love to see these two in another movie together. Dare we even dream for a sequel or reunion? We\u2019ll always have Clueless, though, which remains one of Rudd\u2019s very best roles. Come for the playful bickering, stay for the gradual realisation that Josh and Cher are perfect for each other!<\/p>\n
\u2013\u00a0Rob Leane, Gaming Editor<\/em><\/p>\nI Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Paul\"]( "\\"\"i-could-never-be-your-woman-1200-1200-675-675-crop-000000\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Bauer Martinez Studios\/The Weinstein Company<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nNothing beats I Could Never Be Your Woman for peak sweet-and-funny Paul Rudd. People\u2019s Sexiest Man Alive 2021 brings the best of Mike Hannigan\u2019s sassy one-liners from his turn in Friends, Bobby Newport\u2019s innocent enthusiasm from Parks and Rec and Clueless pin-up Josh\u2019s reassuring presence to Adam, the younger love interest of Michelle Pfeiffer\u2019s Rosie in this infinitely watchable rom-com.<\/p>\n
For fans looking to celebrate the auspicious occasion of his induction into the Sexiest Man Hall of Fame, look no further than the film that gave us what I would argue is the highlight of his career: I Could Never Be Your Woman\u2019s dance scene. When, amid her apprehension about their age difference, Pfeiffer\u2019s character sees the unself-conscious Adam take to the floor to perform a medley of dance styles with complete abandon, she\u2019s instantly won over. And who can blame her? This is Paul Rudd at his most adorable.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Minnie Wright, News Editor<\/em><\/p> Anchorman (2004)<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Ron\"]( "\\"\"Anchorman\\"")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThe seemingly-immortal Paul Rudd doesn\u2019t play a huge role in 2004 comedy hit Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, but he certainly steals the show \u2013 and our hearts \u2013 on a number of occasions. In the Will Ferrell film, Rudd stars as Brian Fantana, the lead field reporter for KVWN\u2019s Channel 4 News and sleazy self-professed ladies\u2019 man.<\/span><\/p>\nWhether he\u2019s dousing himself in his pungent Sex Panther cologne (\u201c60 per cent of the time it works every time\u201d) or lending his vocals to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Ron\u2019s rendition of Afternoon Delight, Brian Fantana and his mutton chops are a key part of what makes Anchorman such a ridiculously silly classic. Aside from his performance as the moustachioed Brian, Paul Rudd\u2019s chemistry with co-stars Will Ferrell (Ron), David Koechner (Champ) and Steve Carrell (Brick) is effortlessly electric and without him, the Channel 4 News Team would simply be nowhere near as iconic as they have become over the last 17 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u2013 Lauren Morris, Writer<\/em><\/p>\nRole Models (2008)<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Role\"]( "\\"\"role-models\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nFor this 2008 comedy, Rudd ditched his usual \u2018nice guy\u2019 persona to play embittered energy drink salesman Danny, whose extreme cynicism has pushed long-time partner Beth (Elizabeth Banks) to finally give up on their relationship. Later, a dangerous outburst against a parking attendant lands him and his friend Wheeler (Seann William Scott) in community service, specifically a mentoring programme for children and teenagers in need of some extra support.
While initially sceptical about the idea, the duo strikes up an unlikely bond with their youngsters \u2013 dorky live-action role player Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and potty mouthed Ronnie (Bobb\u2019e J Thompson) \u2013 with some important lessons being learned on both sides of the friendship. Role Models packs real heart and some bursts of drama but avoids becoming too schmaltzy by balancing them with moments of inappropriate humour.
Rudd has great chemistry with virtually every co-star he\u2019s ever had, so it\u2019s no surprise that he and Scott are on top form here, but it\u2019s Jane Lynch (Glee) who arguably steals the show as their eccentric supervisor, Gayle. Unlike many mid-noughties comedies, this one holds up \u2013 if you haven\u2019t seen it in a while, consider revisiting it soon.<\/p>\n
\u2013 David Craig, Writer<\/em><\/p>\nI Love You, Man (2009)<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""I\"]( "\\"\"I\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nI Love You, Man is the perfect vehicle for Paul Rudd\u2019s amiable Regular Joe persona \u2013 and for Jason Segel\u2019s man-child slacker persona. The pair are perfectly cast in this likeable buddy comedy that follows Rudd\u2019s loner Peter Klaven as he seeks to build a meaningful, platonic relationship with another man, with Segel\u2019s Sydney Fife the perhaps unlikely candidate.<\/p>\n
By Hollywood standards a reasonably healthy portrayal of a \u201cbromance\u201d and intimacy in male friendships, I Love You, Man doesn\u2019t rewrite the genre rulebook but remains consistently entertaining throughout thanks to the chemistry between its two leads and able support from a talented supporting cast \u2013 in particular Rashida Jones, who brings her trademark charm to what might otherwise have been a thankless \u201cstraight woman\u201d role as Rudd\u2019s character\u2019s girlfriend. In short, this movie slaps harder than Peter slappin\u2019 the bass.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Morgan Jeffery<\/em><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>. Visit our Movies<\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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![\""Clueless"\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/Clueless_Still_8091-9d6efa4-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C407"\" "\\"\"Clueless\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Paul Rudd is ageless, of course, but he does look particularly fresh-faced in Amy Heckerling\u2019s 1995 romantic comedy, Clueless, the film that firmly put Rudd on the map for many viewers around the world. In this high-school-set adaptation of Jane Austen\u2019s Emma, Rudd plays Josh Lucas, the sarcastic step-brother to Alicia Silverstone\u2019s Cher Horowitz, who proves to be the perfect counterpoint to the pomp of her popularity.<\/p>\n
The chemistry between Rudd and Silverstone is nothing short of sizzling \u2013 they\u2019re the yin to each other\u2019s yang \u2013 which makes for so many memorable moments and laugh-out-loud interactions, so much so that we\u2019d still love to see these two in another movie together. Dare we even dream for a sequel or reunion? We\u2019ll always have Clueless, though, which remains one of Rudd\u2019s very best roles. Come for the playful bickering, stay for the gradual realisation that Josh and Cher are perfect for each other!<\/p>\n
\u2013\u00a0Rob Leane, Gaming Editor<\/em><\/p>\n Nothing beats I Could Never Be Your Woman for peak sweet-and-funny Paul Rudd. People\u2019s Sexiest Man Alive 2021 brings the best of Mike Hannigan\u2019s sassy one-liners from his turn in Friends, Bobby Newport\u2019s innocent enthusiasm from Parks and Rec and Clueless pin-up Josh\u2019s reassuring presence to Adam, the younger love interest of Michelle Pfeiffer\u2019s Rosie in this infinitely watchable rom-com.<\/p>\n For fans looking to celebrate the auspicious occasion of his induction into the Sexiest Man Hall of Fame, look no further than the film that gave us what I would argue is the highlight of his career: I Could Never Be Your Woman\u2019s dance scene. When, amid her apprehension about their age difference, Pfeiffer\u2019s character sees the unself-conscious Adam take to the floor to perform a medley of dance styles with complete abandon, she\u2019s instantly won over. And who can blame her? This is Paul Rudd at his most adorable.<\/p>\n \u2013 Minnie Wright, News Editor<\/em><\/p> The seemingly-immortal Paul Rudd doesn\u2019t play a huge role in 2004 comedy hit Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, but he certainly steals the show \u2013 and our hearts \u2013 on a number of occasions. In the Will Ferrell film, Rudd stars as Brian Fantana, the lead field reporter for KVWN\u2019s Channel 4 News and sleazy self-professed ladies\u2019 man.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether he\u2019s dousing himself in his pungent Sex Panther cologne (\u201c60 per cent of the time it works every time\u201d) or lending his vocals to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Ron\u2019s rendition of Afternoon Delight, Brian Fantana and his mutton chops are a key part of what makes Anchorman such a ridiculously silly classic. Aside from his performance as the moustachioed Brian, Paul Rudd\u2019s chemistry with co-stars Will Ferrell (Ron), David Koechner (Champ) and Steve Carrell (Brick) is effortlessly electric and without him, the Channel 4 News Team would simply be nowhere near as iconic as they have become over the last 17 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Lauren Morris, Writer<\/em><\/p>\n For this 2008 comedy, Rudd ditched his usual \u2018nice guy\u2019 persona to play embittered energy drink salesman Danny, whose extreme cynicism has pushed long-time partner Beth (Elizabeth Banks) to finally give up on their relationship. Later, a dangerous outburst against a parking attendant lands him and his friend Wheeler (Seann William Scott) in community service, specifically a mentoring programme for children and teenagers in need of some extra support. While initially sceptical about the idea, the duo strikes up an unlikely bond with their youngsters \u2013 dorky live-action role player Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and potty mouthed Ronnie (Bobb\u2019e J Thompson) \u2013 with some important lessons being learned on both sides of the friendship. Role Models packs real heart and some bursts of drama but avoids becoming too schmaltzy by balancing them with moments of inappropriate humour. Rudd has great chemistry with virtually every co-star he\u2019s ever had, so it\u2019s no surprise that he and Scott are on top form here, but it\u2019s Jane Lynch (Glee) who arguably steals the show as their eccentric supervisor, Gayle. Unlike many mid-noughties comedies, this one holds up \u2013 if you haven\u2019t seen it in a while, consider revisiting it soon.<\/p>\n \u2013 David Craig, Writer<\/em><\/p>\n I Love You, Man is the perfect vehicle for Paul Rudd\u2019s amiable Regular Joe persona \u2013 and for Jason Segel\u2019s man-child slacker persona. The pair are perfectly cast in this likeable buddy comedy that follows Rudd\u2019s loner Peter Klaven as he seeks to build a meaningful, platonic relationship with another man, with Segel\u2019s Sydney Fife the perhaps unlikely candidate.<\/p>\n By Hollywood standards a reasonably healthy portrayal of a \u201cbromance\u201d and intimacy in male friendships, I Love You, Man doesn\u2019t rewrite the genre rulebook but remains consistently entertaining throughout thanks to the chemistry between its two leads and able support from a talented supporting cast \u2013 in particular Rashida Jones, who brings her trademark charm to what might otherwise have been a thankless \u201cstraight woman\u201d role as Rudd\u2019s character\u2019s girlfriend. In short, this movie slaps harder than Peter slappin\u2019 the bass.<\/p>\n \u2013 Morgan Jeffery<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>. Visit our Movies<\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Minnie Wright Published: Wednesday, 10 November 2021 at 12:00 am To mark the news of Paul Rudd\u2019s ascension to People\u2019s Sexiest Man Alive status in 2021, we at RadioTimes.com have put together a list of the actor\u2019s best movies to celebrate the occasion. Our team brings you all the reasons you should stream Rudd\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":7026,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021.jpg",2099,1398,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/11\/5-best-paul-rudd-movies-to-celebrate-the-sexiest-man-alive-2021-2048x1364.jpg",2048,1364,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Minnie Wright Published: Wednesday, 10 November 2021 at 12:00 am To mark the news of Paul Rudd\u2019s ascension to People\u2019s Sexiest Man Alive status in 2021, we at RadioTimes.com have put together a list of the actor\u2019s best movies to celebrate the occasion. Our team brings you all the reasons you should stream Rudd\u2019s…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/7025"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""Paul\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/i-could-never-be-your-woman-1200-1200-675-675-crop-000000-edab1fb.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349"\" "\\"\"i-could-never-be-your-woman-1200-1200-675-675-crop-000000\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Anchorman (2004)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""Ron\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Anchorman_01-4dfc644.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"Anchorman\\"")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nRole Models (2008)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""Role\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/role-models-c27e07b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"role-models\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> I Love You, Man (2009)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""I\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/16_ILoveYouMan-1be21c5.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" "\\"\"I\\"\/")
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