Seth Rogen's new movie An American Pickle hits HBO Max today (August 6th), and the actor's latest comedy finds him playing dual roles as Ben Greenbaum and his well-preserved grandfather, Herschel. I've yet to see the film myself, but Rogen is drawing strong reviews for his double turn, proving you can never really have too much Seth Rogen.

The prolific Canadian broke out as a cast member on the beloved but short-lived series Freaks & Geeks before going on to work as a writer on Judd Apatow's follow-up show Undeclared. He also had small parts in the Apatow-produced comedy Anchorman and Richard Kelly's cult classic Donnie Darko. Apatow later cast Rogen in a funny supporting role in The 40-Year Old Virgin before bumping him up to the lead of Knocked Up. Like Steve Carell before him, Rogen's face -- ill-prepared for fatherhood -- was suddenly everywhere, and his career took off from there.

Superbad, based on a script he co-wrote as a teenager with Evan Goldberg, was a huge hit that led to Pineapple Express and a starring role opposite his comedy idol Adam Sandler in Apatow's Funny People. The studio films Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Observe and Report failed to make a dent in the box office, but that Rogen didn't let that discourage him from taking big swings. 2011's The Green Hornet may not have fared much better with audiences, but that same year was an important turning point of sorts for Rogen, as it also saw the release of his first dramatic turn in Take This Waltz, as well as the cancer dramedy 50/50, which was the first film produced by his company Point Grey.

After working with directors like David Gordon Green, Michel Gondry, Jonathan Levine and Apatow, Rogen felt comfortable directing with Goldberg by his side, and the two stepped behind the camera for 2013's apocalyptic meta-comedy This Is the End and The Interview, the latter of which was closely associated with the infamous Sony hack, resulting in a VOD release. Still, those two films marked marked the start of a hot streak that included Neighbors (2014), The Night Before (2015), Sausage Party (2016) and The Disaster Artist (2017) and 2018's Blockers, though he didn't appear in that raucous teen comedy.

Clearly, there was no shortage of movies to work with in creating this list, so it's time to explain what didn't make the cut and why. While I'm a fan of Funny People, The Night Before and The Interview, all of which feature Rogen as the second lead, none of those films really stood out enough to make the cut for this list. The performance that pops in The Interview is Randall Park's take on Kim Jong-Un, followed by James Franco's toothy TV host Dave Skylark. Dave's producer is ultimately secondary to the story. The same goes for Funny People, a movie I remember more for Adam Sandler and the love triangle he finds himself in with Leslie Mann and Eric Bana than his mentorship of Rogen's Ira Wright.

That's not to say a film's focus had to be on Rogen in order to qualify for this list. Take This Waltz is not a movie about Rogen's character, but it made the cut because it held a unique place among his filmography. The Night Before is an underrated holiday movie, but Rogen is high on drugs for most of it, and there's simply a limit on how funny it is to watch someone pretend to be stoned.

I gave serious consideration to Rogen's supporting roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin and 50/50, but those films belong to Steve Carell and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, respectively. Rogen is really good in both films, but he also doesn't stand out to the extent that they're among the top 10 movies Rogen should be remembered for. I mean, Donnie Darko is one of my favorite movies of all time, and Rogen has a small role in that, but it didn't make the cut because it's not a Seth Rogen movie by any serious definition. The same goes for Anchorman, a very funny movie, but a Will Ferrell vehicle all the same. In fact, as you'll read below, the same criteria nearly kept Superbad off this list, though ultimately, it seemed unconscionable to leave it off.

We've watched Rogen mature over the years, from the deep-voiced, vaguely intimidating guy on Freaks and Geeks to a powerhouse producer, whose company Point Grey has been kicking ass lately. We like Rogen because we can relate to him. He's the funny stoner next door, your chubby friend with glasses and a beard. He's the movie star you just want to kick it with. Rogen has turned stoner humor into an art form, and yet he obviously has much more on his mind, creatively speaking.

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He's one of the few actors lucky enough to tell stories in a variety of different mediums under several different guises, be it as a producer, a writer or a (co-)director. Rogen doesn't have an acting gigs lined up at the moment, but he's an executive producer on the hit series The Boys, which returns to Amazon on Sept. 4. Without further ado, take a look at our list of the top 10 Rogen movies below, and make sure to leave a comment with your own rankings. Once you've done that, be sure and click here for Collider's review of An American Pickle.

10. Sausage Party

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Rogen has lent his distinctive voice to exactly 10 animated features, which comprise nearly a quarter of his entire acting filmography. Thus, it just felt wrong to overlook that prominent aspect of his career. Now, as far as voice roles go, Rogen is likely remembered first and foremost as the voice of Mantis in the Kung Fu Panda movies. But when I think of those films, I think of Jack Black, followed by Oscar winners Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. I thought Rogen did a great job as Pumbaa in The Lion King remake, in which he was well-paired paired with Billy Eichner, but did he do a better job than the original voice of Pumbaa, Ernie Sabella? There are also plenty of fans of Rogen's voice work as the titular alien who befriends Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in 2011's Paul, but the truth is that there's one Rogen voice role that stands above the rest, and that's his work in Sausage Party.

Rogen voices Frank, an anthropomorhic hot dog who lives in a supermarket and longs to slide inside Brenda, a luscious hot dog bun voiced by Kristen Wiig. When Frank discovers the truth about his short-lived existence, he goes on a journey with his friends to escape their fate while also facing his douchey nemesis (Nick Kroll). With all due respect to Mantis, Pumbaa and Paul, until you've seen a hot dog cough up a cloud of weed smoke, you haven't seen what true animated genius looks like. That Rogen also co-wrote and produced this foul-mouthed, food-based fantasia puts it above those other films for me. Sausage Party is a brilliant parody of Disney movies, and audiences rewarded its creativity, as it went on to become the highest-grossing R-rated animated movie of all time, surpassing South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

9. Observe and Report

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Listen, I may not love this movie from writer-director Jody Hill -- like its main character, it's tough to love -- but you have to respect this performance from Rogen, who steps outside his comfort zone to play Ronnie Barnhardt, a mentally unstable mall security guard who's more like Travis Bickle than Paul Blart. Ronnie dreams of joining the police academy, and believes he can get in if he catches a flasher tormenting female shoppers at the local mall where he doles out vigilante justice with the help of his pals Michael Peña, Jesse Plemons, and twins John and Matthew Yuan.

Rogen is fearlessly committed to the role, but it's a tricky one, especially when a date rape scene is played for laughs. I mean, comedy doesn't get much darker than that. As well-intentioned as Ronnie is, his perception is likely warped, as many believe the character to be bipolar, which would explain why Ronnie ends up failing his psychological examination to become a police officer. Observe and Report may not be a movie I go back to as often as The 40-Year-Old Virgin or even The Night Before, but Rogen deserves credit for pushing himself as an actor, even if his comic creation makes audiences a bit uncomfortable.

8. Take This Waltz

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Take This Waltz marked the first time that Rogen dipped his toes into dramatic waters. It's not that there isn't real drama at the center of Knocked Up or Freaks and Geeks, just that a laugh was always waiting around the corner. Take This Waltz is different. It's a Sarah Polley film starring Michelle Williams as Margot, a writer who begins to struggle with her feelings for her husband Lou (Rogen) while exploring a new relationship with Daniel (Luke Kirby), an artist who lives across the street.

It's a very sensitive film, and a clear change of pace for Rogen, who acquits himself quite nicely, bringing Lou's feelings to the forefront with great consideration and empathy. He's sad that his wife is leaving him, but somehow, he understands. Of course, things start out hot and heavy between Margot and Daniel, but eventually they cool down and the relationship becomes just as mundane as Margot's marriage to Lou. The point is that while the grass always appears to be greener on the other side, greener grass isn't always the answer to life's problems. Take This Waltz illustrates this truism of life in an effective way, aided by Rogen's sweet, humble performance.

7. Superbad

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To be completely honest, this was the very last film to make this list, even though it's at #7 -- above three other films. That's because when I think of Superbad, I think of Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse's McLovin' above all. Rogen and his fellow police officer Bill Hader are kind of an afterthought for me. And yet, if I was going to consider Rogen's supporting performances in 50/50 and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, which I'd decided were in play, then didn't I have to at least consider Superbad for a spot? Not only did Rogen and Evan Goldberg write the script as teens up in Canada, but the two leads are based on their friendship, which had to count for something.

After aging out of the role of Seth, Rogen decided to play Officer Michaels, the irresponsible cop who takes McLovin' on a ride-along, where he and his partner drink on duty, abuse their police sirens and fire their guns at an innocent stop sign. Later, Michaels and his partner, Officer Slater, hit Seth with their car and "cock-block" McLovin' before pretending to arrest him to make him look bad-ass. Then they throw a Molotov cocktail at their own squad car and let McLovin' fire a few rounds at it, all in the name of proving that cops can be cool too. Yes, it was another time, a simpler time, and while Superbad might look very different if it was made today, it still holds up thanks to its humor, and most importantly, its heart -- something that has long been one of Rogen's strengths as a writer.

6. Long Shot

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This wonderful romantic comedy was sorely overlooked last year, mainly because audiences couldn't seem to get past the idea that a goddess like Charlize Theron would ever give a schlub like Rogen the time of day, let alone fall in love with him. I'd understand if this romantic pairing caused you to raise an eyebrow, but it works in the context of the film -- not just on the page, but on the actual screen thanks to the unlikely chemistry between Rogen and Theron.

Rogen plays a hard-headed journalist who takes a job as a speechwriter for his childhood babysitter, who has since grown up to become the U.S. Secretary of State and a potential presidential candidate. Rogen has long been smitten with her, but the magic of this movie is how he slowly convinces her to give him a chance. Mainly, he listens to her, asking her questions about herself so he can better understand her. As a result, she falls for him. You'd be surprised how many guys forget to do this, or aren't interested in the answers in the first place.

I was truly moved when Rogen admits to himself that as much as he'd like to, he could never subvert his own personality in order to help Theron's political career. He's a good guy who truly cares about her and he shouldn't have to change, as she's the one who -- when it comes to her own love life -- needs to stop caring what other people think. Polls are for politics, not romance. It's a refreshing message, and Rogen makes for one hell of a first First Mister.

5. This Is the End

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What better Seth Rogen is there than the real one? Rogen plays a (not that) fictional version of himself in this apocalyptic comedy, which is driven by his friendship with fellow Canadian Jay Baruchel, whom he first worked with on Undeclared. Jay had been looking forward to a quiet weekend hanging with Seth, who insists on bringing him to a party at James Franco's house, where naturally, all hell breaks loose. That's right, The Rapture comes for Hollywood's comedy A-list, and only a handful of dude-bros are spared.

What really shines through here is Rogen's natural, easy chemistry with his co-stars -- not just Baruchel and Franco, but Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, and their frequent punching bag Jonah Hill as well. Though Jay and Seth's friendship is under great strain throughout the film, when all the cards are on the table, they are selfless. Jay tries to bring Seth with him to heaven, to no avail, but when Seth encourages Jay to leave him behind and enjoy heaven without him, he's finally granted access inside the pearly gates, sparing him an eternity of suffering. Rogen's genuine affection for Baruchel pays dividends here, and this movie remains hella rewatchable.

4. Neighbors

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Rogen grew up (a little bit) with this underrated comedy from director Nicholas Stoller. He plays a father who's desperate to protect his family when a loud, belligerent fraternity takes over the house next door. In past years, Rogen himself may have presided over such a frat, which is why it was so interesting to see him trade a red Solo cup for a baby and a mortgage. Don't worry though, Rogen still has plenty of fun in this collegiate comedy.

Once again, Rogen's co-star is more than a bit out of his league, but he sells us on his movie marriage to Rose Byrne, who delivers the film's breakout performance. I had a blast watching this couple get annoyed before realizing there's no point in getting mad when you can get even. Egged on by pal Ike Barinholtz, the couple embark on an escalating rivalry with Zac Efron and Dave Franco, before a ceasefire is ultimately called. I never imagined Rogen as the picture of domestic bliss, but when the dust settles in Neighbors, it's a strangely good look for him.

3. Pineapple Express

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This was the Seth Rogen comedy where it all came together. Director David Gordon Green allowed him to go hogwild with James Franco, who, if you can imagine, was going to play Rogen's role at first. Thankfully, things were straightened out on the casting front, and the film's unique combination of action, comedy and weed created the perfect stoner movie.

I remember when the Pineapple Express trailer first hit leading up to its release in the summer of 2008. Audiences went wild when M.I.A.'s hit single "Paper Planes" kicked in and Rogen soared through the air like a stoned Superman. He and Franco made unlikely action stars but the two of them pulled it off with the help of Danny McBride's shotgun-wielding drug dealer Red. Sony apparently passed on a Pineapple sequel due to its budget, but I bet the studio would make a different decision if it could go back in time, as comedy franchises don't grow on trees. You've gotta smoke 'em if you've got 'em, and this is one funny-ass joint that should've been passed around a second time.

2. Steve Jobs

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Part of this film's placement on this list is Danny Boyle's sterling direction. Part of it is Rogen's verbal sparring partner, Michael Fassbender. Part of it is the true story itself. And most of it is Aaron Sorkin's brilliant, fast-paced dialogue. But this is the closest Rogen has ever come to an Oscar nomination for his acting. The role fits him like a glove.

Rogen plays Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple who nonetheless defers the spotlight to his partner, Steve Jobs. Most of the time, Rogen's Woz is just begging Jobs to mention the Apple II team in his speech, as they built a reliable product that got Apple to the place where it could afford to focus on innovation, but Jobs, ever-insistent, wants to keep the focus on the new product launch, and doesn't believe in looking backwards. He's all about what's next.

When Wozniak questions Jobs' contributions to computing history, Jobs defends his role as that of a conductor who directs "musicians" like Wozniak. In the same vein, Sorkin is the composer, Boyle is the conductor, and Rogen is among the musicians helping them create their masterpiece. Steve Jobs may fall short of that mark, but it remains one of the best films Rogen has ever done, and one of the best performance he has ever given. He does a great job going toe-to-toe with Fassbender, calling Jobs out when he has to, and reminding his old friend where he came from -- a tiny garage in Los Altos, California.

1. Knocked Up

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Knocked Up must have seemed like a miracle at the time to Rogen, as the film plays to his strengths and feels as though Apatow wrote it specifically for him. He plays Ben Stone, a stoner and slacker whose greatest ambition is launching a website chronicling famous nude scenes in movies -- a website that already existed at the time, mind you. He can't believe his luck when he finds himself dancing with Allison (Katherine Heigl), let alone when she invites him back to her place for a little hanky-panky. A few weeks later, Allison is pregnant, and Ben starts freaking the fuck out. He has know idea how to raise a baby or be a parent. He's scared shitless. That's how most guys are -- they're completely unprepared for the moment. But watching Rogen as he works on himself and tries to be the kind of man Allison wants and the baby needs is so heartwarming in its hilarity, as well as its sincerity.

Rogen does an expert job of communicating a young man's anxieties about fatherhood, and Apatow's casting of Harold Ramis as Ben's own father is a stroke of brilliance on its own. I'm not a parent myself, nor am I ready to be a parent, but the point of Knocked Up is that no one is ever really "ready." You have nine months to prepare, but until that baby arrives, nothing can prepare you, as everyone learns on the fly. Rogen captures that fear well while never losing sight of the inherent humor of the situation, and really, if you ever were going to have a baby with a one-night stand, you'd want to raise that baby with a guy like Ben Stone. He may not have a great head for business, but at the end of that movie, you just know he'll make a great father. Knocked Up is a genuine home run for Rogen, which is why it sits atop this here list.