Judd Apatow: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 35
- as director
- 13
- on screen
- 2001–2025
- box office
- $701M
- average score
- 59
- Born
- December 6, 1967 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Director, Producer, Writer, Comedian
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Leslie Mann
- Children
- 2
The Best Judd Apatow Movies
The films of Judd Apatow that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Knocked Up (2007) leads with $220M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $220M Knocked Up 2007 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $177M The 40 Year Old Virgin 2005 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $141M Trainwreck 2015 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $88.2M This Is 40 2012 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $71.6M Funny People 2009 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $2.18M The King of Staten Island 2020 · Drama
Judd Apatow's Career in Numbers
Judd Apatow's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Judd Apatow works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from North Hollywood (2001) to Bob and Don: A Love Story (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Judd Apatow Movies by Decade
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 5
The 2000s were Judd Apatow's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Judd Apatow Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Documentary 5
- Drama 2
- Music 1
Comedy is the genre Judd Apatow has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of documentary (5).
Judd Apatow Career Milestones
- First film
- North Hollywood 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- Knocked Up $220M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The King of Staten Island Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Bob and Don: A Love Story 2023
Judd Apatow Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Judd Apatow is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 13 as director and 3 as actor. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Judd Apatow
13- 2023
Bob and Don: A Love Story Documentary - 2022
The Bubble Comedy Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2022
George Carlin’s American Dream Documentary - 2020
The King of Staten Island Drama Worldwide box office: $2.18M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2017
May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers Music Worldwide box office: $725K - 2016
Doc & Darryl Documentary - 2015
Trainwreck Comedy Worldwide box office: $141M - 2012
This Is 40 Comedy Worldwide box office: $88.2M - 2009
Funny People Drama Worldwide box office: $71.6M - 2007
The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis Comedy - 2007
Knocked Up Comedy Worldwide box office: $220M - 2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin Comedy Worldwide box office: $177M - 2001
North Hollywood Comedy
Judd Apatow Movies as an Actor
3Judd Apatow in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2025
When We Went MAD! as Self · Documentary - 2023
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic as Self · Documentary - 2023
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as Self · Comedy - 2020
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions as Self · Music - 2020
This Is Stand-Up as Self · Documentary - 2019
Dads as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2018
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary as Self · Documentary - 2018
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like as Self · Documentary - 2018
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling as Self · Documentary - 2017
Judd Apatow: The Return as Himself · Comedy - 2017
A Goodbye to Girls as Self · Documentary - 2016
The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem as Self · Documentary - 2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments as Self · Documentary - 2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead as Self - Director / Producer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $62.7K - 2014
This Is Comedy as Himself · Documentary - 2014
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip as Self · Documentary - 2013
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall as Self · Comedy - 2013
Picasso Baby as Self - 2008
Monty Python Conquers America as Self · Documentary
Who Is Judd Apatow?
Judd Apatow was born in New York City, U.S. in 1967 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967) is an applauded American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. His reputation has been built mainly on his work in comedy films, such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This Is 40 (2012), Trainwreck (2015), The King of Staten Island (2020), and The Bubble (2022), all produced and directed through his Apatow Productions. Furthermore, his work isn't confined to the big screen. He produced and developed the TV series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), Undeclared (2001–2002), as well as several others, highlighting his versatility in the entertainment industry. Apatow has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards (with three wins), five Writers Guild of America Awards (with one win), two Producers Guild of America Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award. Apatow grew up in New York, where he developed a deep interest in comedy during childhood. He started his career as aspiring comedian performing stand-up at age seventeen. Apatow's work often portrays characters struggling with maturity and character development, making his films not only humorous but also emotionally engaging and relatable to the audience.
Who Judd Apatow Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Judd Apatow shares the most films with. Paul Rudd comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Adam Sandler (4).
Judd Apatow: Questions & Answers
How many movies Judd Apatow has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Judd Apatow been in?
Judd Apatow is credited on 35 films, from 2001 to 2025. 3 of them as an actor and 13 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Judd Apatow's highest-grossing movie?
Knocked Up (2007) is Judd Apatow's biggest box office hit, with $220M worldwide, ahead of The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) ($177M). Across every film with box office figures, Judd Apatow's movies have made $701M.
Judd Apatow's biggest hits What is the best Judd Apatow movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Judd Apatow's best-rated film is Dads (2019) with a score of 71, followed by The King of Staten Island (2020) (68).
Best Judd Apatow movies, ranked How old is Judd Apatow?
Judd Apatow is 58 years old, born on December 6, 1967 in New York City, U.S..
What is Judd Apatow's newest movie?
The most recent film on Judd Apatow's filmography is When We Went MAD! (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Judd Apatow work with most often?
Judd Apatow shares the most films with Paul Rudd (5 films), Adam Sandler (4 films) and Michael Bonfiglio (4 films).
The Best Judd Apatow Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.
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