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Paul Stephen Rudd began his acting career with commercials in 1991, before bagging a recurring role in the television drama ‘Sisters’ in the following year. His big screen debut came in 1995 with the comedy film ‘Clueless,’ following which he became a notable face in the genre, starring in movies such as ‘Wet Hot American Summer,’ ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,’ ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin,’ and ‘I Love You, Man.’ In addition to his work in films of other genres, Paul has appeared in numerous sitcoms, most popularly in ‘Friends,’ between 2002 and 2004. In 2015, he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Scott Lang, aka the superhero Ant-Man, and has reprised the role for multiple projects. If you are looking forward to diving into projects featuring Paul Rudd on Netflix, the following list will help guide you through.
9. Living With Yourself (2019)
Helmed by Timothy Greenberg, ‘Living With Yourself’ stars Paul Rudd as Miles Elliot, a copywriter who feels unhappy with his life and undergoes a mysterious treatment that promises a fresh start. However, it results in him being separated into two selves, with one being better than the other in every aspect of life. The less talented version grows jealous of the admiration received by the other self, especially from his wife, Kate Elliot (Aisling Bea). Not knowing which one of them is the real Miles and which is the clone complicates things even further. You can binge-watch the science fiction comedy-drama television miniseries on Netflix.
8. Diggers (2006)
In Katherine Dieckmann’s ‘Diggers,’ Rudd plays a guy named Hunt, a clam digger whose livelihood gets threatened by a corporate fishery that is restricting the waters the locals have been using for their survival. As Hunt and his friends deal with the issue that is costing them in more ways than one, he also has to navigate his father’s passing and keep an eye on his older sister, Gina (Maura Tierney). The coming-of-age story is garnished with humor and heart, offering a bingeworthy experience. You can watch it here.
7. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
‘Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp’ serves as a prequel to the 2001 film ‘Wet Hot American Summer,’ and is the second installment of the eponymous franchise. Created by the writer-director duo of the original film, David Wain and Michael Showalter, it chronicles the first day of Maine’s Camp Firewood in 1981. The chaotic group of counselors and campers gets together and starts a sequence of events that lead to the final day, as previously seen in the movie. With the miniseries being a parody in nature, the original cast returns for the show, playing even younger versions of themselves at a much older age. Paul Rudd reprises his role as the charmer Andy, who has no trouble picking up women and getting started on a wild ride. Stream the episodes here.
6. Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017)
The ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ franchise continued with showrunners David Wain and Michael Showalter creating ‘Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later,’ a miniseries that serves as a sequel to the previous installments. The narrative follows the wild counselors and campers returning to Camp Firewood in Maine after ten years in 1991. As adults, life has taken them in different directions, but they continue to be as chaotic as ever. When the groups learn of the shocking news that the campground will be sold off, they do everything in their power to save it. Paul Rudd returns as Andy in the series, which you can binge-watch here.
5. Mute (2018)
Helmed by Duncan Jones as a follow-up to his 2009 film ‘Moon,’ ‘Mute’ is set in Berlin in the futuristic world of 2035. As the city swarms with immigrants from across the globe, mute bartender Leo Beiler (Alexander Skarsgard) stays for the sole reason of finding his missing partner, Naadirah (Seyneb Saleh). The search leads him deep into the city’s criminal underbelly, with two American surgeons, Cactus Bill (Paul Rudd) and Duck (Justin Theroux), turning up as his only recurring clues. Leo finds it difficult to trust them, even as he figures out whom he should be most afraid of in the dark and dangerous world. You can view the tech-noir on Netflix.
4. Anaconda (2025)
‘Anaconda’ features Rudd and Jack Black as best friends Ronald “Griff” Griffin and Doug McCalliste, who decide to give shape to their childhood dream of making an indie reboot of the movie ‘Anaconda,’ which starred Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, among others. Griff and Doug put together a team and arrive at the Amazon with a trained snake, but things don’t go as planned, and the snake dies. As the team sets off to find a new snake, naturally untrained, it soon finds itself running from the jaws of a giant anaconda. The horror comedy is directed by Tom Gormican. It can be binged here.
3. How Do You Know (2010)
Directed by James L. Brooks, ‘How Do You Know’ centers on a woman named Lisa who, already struggling emotionally in life, inadvertently gets stuck in a love triangle with baseball player Matty (Owen Wilson) and George (Rudd), a businessman who is facing a stock fraud civil suit. Each person has his or her own set of issues, and the triangle only makes matters worse. Making decisions is tough, but it is the only way to move forward rather than crying over them. The slice-of-life rom-com shows how the three characters deal with what’s coming their way, including love. The movie can be streamed here.
2. Night at the Museum (2006)
Directed by Shawn Levy, ‘Night at the Museum’ follows Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), who is a failure in every aspect of life. He is divorced, unemployed, and a bad father to his young son, Nick. Larry reluctantly takes up a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History in New York City as its three old guards are about to retire. An inexperienced Larry receives the shock of his life when, on his first night on the job, all the museum exhibits magically come to life. As he struggles to navigate the pandemonium, which involves a bony T-Rex, a stuffed capuchin monkey, Theodore Roosevelt, a miniature cowboy, American Civil War soldier mannequins, and rival miniature civilizations, ‘Night at the Museum’ becomes a hilarious study of natural and world history. Rudd plays the role of Don, the fiancé of Daley’s ex-wife Erica. Alongside Stiller and Rudd, the cast includes Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Kim Raver, Dick Van Dyke, Ricky Gervais, and Rami Malek. You can enjoy the cult classic fantasy comedy right here.
1. The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Based on the novel ‘The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving’ by Jonathan Evison, Rob Burnett’s directorial ‘The Fundamentals of Caring’ follows Ben Benjamin, an out-of-work writer in Seattle who decides to be a caregiver while coping with a personal tragedy. He gets employed by a bank office manager from England to look after her 18-year-old son, Trevor (Craig Roberts), who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. As their bond grows, Ben and Trevor embark on a road trip, meeting new people such as the charming Dot (Selena Gomez), and realizing the importance of hope and human connections. Stream the heartfelt road comedy-drama here.
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