The Best Dave Franco Movies

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List of the best Dave Franco movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Dave Franco's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Dave Franco movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Dave Franco movies will be at the top of the list. Dave Franco has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Dave Franco movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Dave Franco films to end the squabble once and for all.

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  • Now You See Me
    1

    Now You See Me

    Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson
    180 votes
    Now You See Me is a captivating tale of illusion and intrigue. The story centers on four talented street magicians, Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) who are brought together by an unknown benefactor. Rebranded as 'The Four Horsemen', they embark upon a series of grand scale performances that stun audiences with their seemingly impossible feats. But these aren't mere magic tricks - the Horsemen are executing meticulously planned heists right under everyone's noses. Hot on their tails is FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol detective Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent), desperate to uncover the truth behind these illusory crimes. A blend of crime, mystery, and thriller genres, this film takes its viewers on a roller coaster ride through the world of magic like never before.
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  • 21 Jump Street
    2

    21 Jump Street

    Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson
    149 votes
    In 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), two underachieving cops, are sent back to high school in an undercover operation. Their mission is to bring down a synthetic drug ring run by the popular kid, Eric (Dave Franco). As they navigate teenage drama and old high school rivalries, they must avoid blowing their cover. This action-comedy, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, won the Golden Trailer award for Best Comedy Poster. It's a comedic twist on crime dramas with a dash of nostalgic high school reminiscence.
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  • Superbad
    3

    Superbad

    Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    53 votes
    Superbad is a coming-of-age comedy that navigates the tumultuous terrain of teenage life. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), high school seniors, aim to lose their virginity before graduation. Aided by their unpredictable friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who adopts the infamous alias 'McLovin', they embark on a wild night of misadventures. Their quest for alcohol and female attention involves dodging irresponsible cops and navigating raucous parties. Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the film provides an honest, humorous glimpse into adolescent anxieties amidst chaotic circumstances.
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  • Charlie St. Cloud
    4

    Charlie St. Cloud

    Zac Efron, Amanda Crew, Donal Logue
    61 votes
    Adored by his single mother and his little brother Sam, Charlie St. Cloud (Zac Efron) is an accomplished sailor and college-bound senior with a bright future ahead of him. When Sam dies in a terrible accident, Charlie's dreams die with him. But, so strong is the brothers' bond that, in the hour before each sunset, Charlie and Sam meet to play catch. The return of a former classmate (Amanda Crew) leads Charlie to a difficult choice: remain stuck in the past, or let love lead him to the future.
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  • Warm Bodies
    5

    Warm Bodies

    Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich
    73 votes
    In the genre-blurring movie Warm Bodies, we follow an unusual protagonist: a sentient zombie named R (Nicholas Hoult). He's not your typical undead. R, in his post-apocalyptic world, forms an unlikely bond with Julie (Teresa Palmer), a human survivor. Their relationship sparks changes in R and ripples through the zombie community. With John Malkovich as General Grigio, Julie's militant father, the plot thickens. Directed by Jonathan Levine, this film delivers a fresh spin on zombie lore while exploring themes of identity and redemption. It also adds a dash of romance to the horror-comedy mix, creating an entertaining cinematic experience.
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  • Would You
    6

    Would You

    Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Talia Tabin
    35 votes
    Would You is a 2012 short romantic comedy film written by Dave Franco and directed by Rod Blackhurst and Brian McGinn.
  • Milk
    7

    Milk

    Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin
    20 votes
    Milk is a stirring biographical drama that chronicles the life of Harvey Milk (Sean Penn), the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California. The narrative traces his journey from New York City to San Francisco, where he becomes a political force as a city supervisor, advocating for gay rights. Alongside Milk are his supportive confidantes Scott Smith (James Franco) and Cleve Jones (Emile Hirsch). Directed by Gus Van Sant, this film won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Penn. Through its vivid depiction of 1970s politics and culture, Milk presents an influential figure who reshaped American civil rights.
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  • After Sex
    8

    After Sex

    Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana, Emmanuelle Chriqui
    28 votes
    After Sex is an American 2007 comedy-drama film about several couples having conversations after sex. It looks at the complexity of modern day relationships told through eight separate couples. Through dialogue and compromising situations, the film goes from the beginning of a relationship to the aftermath of one, and examines every stage in between.
  • Fright Night
    9

    Fright Night

    Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant
    22 votes
    In the thrilling movie, Fright Night, teenager Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) stumbles upon a secret that shakes his suburban existence. His new neighbor, Jerry Dandrige (Colin Farrell), is a vampire. The revelation spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when Jerry sets his sights on Charley's girlfriend, Amy (Imogen Poots). As the body count rises, Charley seeks help from Peter Vincent (David Tennant), a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician. Their battle against Jerry forms the crux of this horror-comedy film, which won the 2011 Scream Award for Best Horror Movie.
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  • Catblock
    10

    Catblock

    Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dave Franco
    22 votes
    Catblock is a 2010 short comedy film written and directed by Toph Eggers.
  • The Shortcut
    11

    The Shortcut

    Katrina Bowden, Dave Franco, Shannon Woodward
    22 votes
    The Shortcut is a 2009 horror-thriller film directed by Nicholaus Goossen. The film stars Andrew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco and Katrina Bowden. Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison Productions made it and Sandler served as an executive producer. The film was released direct-to-DVD on September 29, 2009 in the United States.
  • Greenberg
    12

    Greenberg

    Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans
    17 votes
    Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother (Chris Messina). He is stranded there -- since he doesn't drive -- until his brother's assistant, Florence (Greta Gerwig), comes to his rescue. She is as much a lost soul as he is, and as the pair begin spending more time together, they form a significant connection -- giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.
  • The Broken Tower
    13

    The Broken Tower

    James Franco, Michael Shannon, Dave Franco
    20 votes
    The Broken Tower is a 2011 American black-and-white student film directed, written, produced, edited by and starring James Franco. The film was made by Franco as his Masters thesis for his MFA in filmmaking from New York University. The film is about American poet Hart Crane. Franco appears in the starring role as Crane along with Michael Shannon as one of Crane's lovers. The Broken Tower made its world premiere in April 2011 at Boston College. It was shown at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival in June and released on DVD in 2012.
  • A Fuchsia Elephant
    14

    A Fuchsia Elephant

    Dianna Agron, Dave Franco, Kelsey Crane
    15 votes
    A Fuchsia Elephant is a 2009 short comedy film directed by Dianna Agron.
  • 6 Underground
    15

    6 Underground

    Ryan Reynolds, Adria Arjona, Mélanie Laurent
    2 votes
    Six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do, have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future.
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  • Love Lies Bleeding
    16

    Love Lies Bleeding

    Anna Baryshnikov, Kristen Stewart, Dave Franco
    0 votes
    A bodybuilder heading through town to Vegas is thrust into the dangerous plot of a violent crime family when she falls into a steamy romance with her trainer.
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  • Zeroville
    17

    Zeroville

    James Franco, Megan Fox, Seth Rogen
    1 votes
    Zeroville is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by James Franco, based on the novel of the same name by Steve Erickson. A 24-year-old architecture student, Ike Jerome (James Franco) worships film, arrives in Hollywood in 1969 and breaks into the industry.