Donnie Darko Seth Rogen

Updated May 1, 2024

Thinking about Donnie Darko Seth Rogen, there are many directors exploring this feeling. We wrote about 15 of our favorites.

Donnie Darko (2001)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Richard Kelly, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Rated R

Donnie Darko is a complex, psychological thriller directed by Richard Kelly. The film follows a troubled teenager, Donnie Darko, who is haunted by a huge, demonic-looking rabbit named Frank. Donnie discovers he has the power to travel through time and uses it to try to prevent a catastrophic event that he believes will happen in 28 days. As his journey progresses, he unravels a mystery surrounding time travel and its effects on the world. Donnie must battle his own demons in order to prevent the apocalypse and save himself and the people he loves. Along the way, he also learns about the power of love, friendship, and family.

50/50 (2011)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Jonathan Levine, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard
Rated R

50/50 is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Levine, written by Will Reiser, and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anjelica Huston. The film follows the story of 27-year-old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and his subsequent struggle to survive. With the support of his best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), his mother (Anjelica Huston), and a young therapist (Bryce Dallas Howard), Adam learns to face his disease and the emotional toll it takes on himself and his relationships. As Adam's condition worsens and his prognosis becomes more uncertain, he learns to appreciate the time he has left and to find the humor in life.

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, starring Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

Kung Fu Panda is an animated comedy-adventure film released in 2008, directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. In the Valley of Peace, a lazy panda named Po dreams of becoming a kung fu master. He gets his chance when he is chosen by the wise Master Oogway to become the Dragon Warrior. Po must now learn kung fu from Master Shifu and the Furious Five—Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey—in order to protect the Valley from the evil snow leopard, Tai Lung. Along the way, Po is tested, challenged, and discovers inner strength and courage he never knew he had. With the help of his friends, Po must come to terms with his past and ultimately accept his destiny as the Dragon Warrior.

Superbad (2007)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Greg Mottola, starring Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader
Rated R

Superbad is a 2007 American teen comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The film follows two high school friends, Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), who are invited to a party by their crush, Jules (Emma Stone). However, in order to attend the party, they have to find alcohol. With the help of their nerdy friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), they set out to buy alcohol, with numerous misadventures along the way. The film is an irreverent and raunchy look at teenage life and the friendship between Seth and Evan that helps them survive their awkward teenage years.