The Directorial Features of Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow returns after two years with The Bubble on Netflix, which received negative reviews on nearly every front. If you’re wondering how something like this got made, you might not recognize Apatow’s legendary name. His most famous contributions to the world include producing the most beloved adult comedies of the 2000s, namely Anchorman, Talladega Night, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers, and Bridesmaids. He has also written numerous films, many of which he directed as well. Here are all of the narrative features directed by Apatow, and where to watch them!
‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’
A geeky middle-aged man (Steve Carell) reveals to his co-workers that he has never had sex before, so they go on a quest to find a hookup for him.
Watch on: HBO Max
‘Knocked Up’
After a one-night stand, an entertainment journalist and a slacker man-child try to make an unintentional relationship work when they become pregnant.
Watch on: Peacock
‘Funny People’
A movie star comedian played by Adam Sandler learns he has a rare fatal condition, so he goes back to his standup roots and meets a struggling comic that he takes under his wing.
Available for rental only
‘This Is 40’
A married man and woman each turn 40, enhancing their stress and struggles with two kids and financial ups and downs.
Watch on: HBO Max
‘Trainwreck’
Amy Schumer plays a woman unable to commit to a relationship but rethinks her stance when she meets a sports doctor who falls in love with her.
Watch on: Peacock
‘The King of Staten Island’
A man played by Pete Davidson wastes away life on drugs and hookups, lives at his mom’s house, and hangs out with friends,
Available for rental only
‘The Bubble’
While waiting out the pandemic after production is shut down, a group of actors and actresses try to survive everyone’s lives being put on hold.
Watch on: Netflix
The Bubble has Apatow's worst reviews as a director with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 23%. So, you can only go up from there!
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