The 40+ Best Justin Long Movies

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List of the best Justin Long movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Justin Long'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 Justin Long movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Justin Long movies will be at the top of the list. Justin Long has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Justin Long movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Justin Long films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Justin Long role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Justin Long performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Everything from Youth in Revolt to Zack and Miri Make a Porno is included on this list.

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  • Accepted
    1
    Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively
    50 votes
    In Accepted, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) finds himself rejected by every college he applied to. Not ready to face the disappointment, he concocts a plan - create a fake university. With his friends, Sherman Schrader (Jonah Hill), Hands Holloway (Columbus Short), and Glen (Adam Herschman), they transform an abandoned psychiatric hospital into the South Harmon Institute of Technology. Their ruse becomes wildly successful, attracting other students also rejected by traditional colleges. But when their deception draws the attention of education authorities, Bartleby must fight to keep his university alive, teaching us that acceptance comes in many forms.
  • Jeepers Creepers
    2
    Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck
    47 votes
    In Jeepers Creepers, brother and sister duo, Trish (Gina Philips) and Darry Jenner (Justin Long), find themselves ensnared in a heart-pounding struggle for survival against an ancient creature known as The Creeper. While returning home from college on a seemingly innocuous country road, they encounter the beast, awakening their worst nightmares. Director Victor Salva skillfully crafts this horror film into a chilling exploration of primal fear. The movie's unsettling tone is further enhanced by Francis Ford Coppola's role as the executive producer. As the plot unfolds, the siblings' courage and resourcefulness are tested to their limits. This film stands out for its unique fusion of terror and suspense, drawing upon traditional horror tropes while delivering unexpected twists.
  • DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
    3
    Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller
    46 votes
    DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story is a sports comedy film that thrives on the absurd and the unexpected. The story revolves around Peter LaFleur (Vince Vaughn), a down-and-out gym owner who gathers an eclectic team of misfits to compete in a high-stakes dodgeball tournament. Their aim? To save their beloved local gym from the clutches of White Goodman (Ben Stiller), the arrogant owner of a corporate fitness chain. With a blend of slapstick humor, quirky characters, and an underdog narrative, this movie delivers laughs while capturing the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
  • Live Free or Die Hard
    4
    Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant
    38 votes
    In Live Free or Die Hard, seasoned New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) finds himself battling a different kind of criminal. The action-thriller, fourth in the Die Hard franchise, sees our hero thrown into a world of cyber-terrorism. He is tasked with preventing a tech-savvy villain, Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant), from shutting down America's key infrastructure. Aided by hacker Matt Farrell (Justin Long), McClane must navigate this digital battlefield, using his old-school methods to thwart Gabriel's high-tech scheme. In this high-stakes game of cat and mouse, it's clear: McClane either lives free or dies hard.
  • Zack and Miri Make a Porno
    5
    Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Traci Lords
    33 votes
    In Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are lifelong friends, now roommates, grappling with the harsh reality of mounting debt. In a desperate attempt to pay their bills, they decide to make an adult film. As they embark on this unconventional endeavor, the duo navigates through a series of comedic mishaps while also exploring new dimensions of their relationship. Directed by Kevin Smith, this comedy explores themes of friendship, love, and the lengths people will go to survive. Despite its provocative title, the movie is as much about heartfelt connections as it is about risqué business ventures.
  • Galaxy Quest
    6
    Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman
    22 votes
    In Galaxy Quest, a group of washed-up TV actors, led by Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen), find themselves in an interstellar dilemma. Known for their roles in a once-popular sci-fi show, they're mistaken for real space explorers by a group of aliens desperate for help. The crew, including Gwen DeMarco (Sigourney Weaver) and Alexander Dane (Alan Rickman), are unwittingly thrust into a genuine space adventure. This comedy-science fiction film cleverly parodies genre tropes, offering a comedic twist on the classic space opera narrative. The movie was well received upon release and won the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
  • He's Just Not That Into You
    7
    Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore
    59 votes
    In the heart of bustling Baltimore, a group of friends navigate the complex terrain of modern relationships in He's Just Not That Into You. Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin), a hopeful romantic, struggles to understand mixed signals from men. Her friend Janine (Jennifer Aniston) tries to save her marriage with Ben (Bradley Cooper), who's entangled with yoga instructor Anna (Scarlett Johansson). Meanwhile, Beth (Jennifer Connelly) seeks commitment from Neil (Ben Affleck), a firm non-believer in marriage. This ensemble romantic comedy explores love and heartbreak in the digital age, offering a humorous yet thoughtful look at how men and women often misunderstand each other.
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
    8
    John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Raymond J. Barry
    18 votes
    In the comedic biopic, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, we follow the life of Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly), a fictional musician who overcomes adversity to rise as an iconic music legend. The film parodies other musical biographies and is filled with original songs performed by Reilly himself. From his humble beginnings in Springberry, Alabama, to his tumultuous career marked by addiction, multiple marriages, and countless hit records, the story spans five decades of Dewey's roller-coaster life. Jenna Fischer co-stars as Darlene Madison, Dewey's duet partner and true love. This film won a Grammy for its soundtrack.
  • Going the Distance
    9
    Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day
    27 votes
    Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.
  • Strange Wilderness
    10
    Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Jonah Hill
    23 votes
    Peter Gaulke takes over, when his father, a respected wildlife TV host dies, but receives far less success. When the show is threatened with cancellation, Peter and his know-nothing crew of stoners and idiots realize that only one creature can save the show: Bigfoot.
  • Drag Me to Hell
    11
    Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver
    27 votes
    In the chilling film Drag Me to Hell, loan officer Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) finds her life spiraling into a supernatural nightmare. After denying an old woman's request for an extension on her home loan, she becomes the target of a deadly curse. As Christine battles the malevolent force, her boyfriend Clay Dalton (Justin Long) stands by her side. Directed by horror maestro Sam Raimi, this movie intertwines elements of suspense and dark humor. It won the award for Best Horror Film at the 2009 Scream Awards. Vividly uncanny, it's a thrilling ride through the consequences of one morally complex decision.
  • Waiting...
    12
    Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long
    24 votes
    Staffers at the restaurant Shenaniganz engage in various pranks and games -- both on and off the clock. However, in the course of one day, waiter Dean (Justin Long) must choose to either accept a promotion to manager or go off in search of greener pastures. Meanwhile, his co-worker and roommate, Monty (Ryan Reynolds), fights temptation in the form of an underage colleague, while showing a new employee (John Francis Daley) the ins and outs, providing him the worst first day of his life.
  • The Break-Up
    13
    Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams
    23 votes
    In the heart of Chicago, Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston) find their romance spiraling into a tumultuous break-up in this rom-com drama. The pair, once hopelessly in love, now battle over their shared condo as their relationship deteriorates. The Break-Up is a stark portrayal of love's demise, peppered with comedic interludes that provide relief from the tension. This film intertwines humor and heartbreak, creating an engaging narrative that explores the complexities of relationships and break-ups.
  • Idiocracy
    14
    Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard
    17 votes
    In Idiocracy, Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), an average American, is selected by the Pentagon for a top-secret hibernation program. He is forgotten and wakes up 500 years later, finding society so dumbed down that he's now the smartest person alive. Frito (Dax Shepard) becomes his guide in this new world ruled by stupidity. Rita (Maya Rudolph), a woman from his time, also wakes up and together they try to survive. The satirical comedy lampoons societal trends, predicting a future where idiocy reigns supreme. Directed by Mike Judge, it's a humorous critique of modern culture's potential downfall.
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks
    15
    Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson
    27 votes
    After the tree they called home is cut down and shipped to Los Angeles, talking chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore find a new home with songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee). Despite a rocky start to this new arrangement, Dave eventually discovers that the spunky critters have rare singing talent. When the three perform in front of record executive Ian Hawke (David Cross), he immediately signs them. Although the infectious group rapidly gains in popularity, their loyalty is soon tested.
  • Planet 51
    16
    Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long
    17 votes
    When astronaut Capt. Charles "Chuck" Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he is the first life form to set foot there. He gets the surprise of his life when he learns that it is inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America -- complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.
  • Jeepers Creepers 2
    17
    Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck, Garikayi Mutambirwa
    24 votes
    After his son is set upon by a scarecrow that seems to have come alive, farmer Jack Taggart Sr. (Ray Wise) and his son, Jack Taggart Jr. (Luke Edwards), go looking for an explanation. Meanwhile, a bus carrying high-school students breaks down nearby, and a creature known as the Creeper (Jonathan Breck) starts a killing spree. The elder Taggart soon realizes that the killings and the attack on his son are connected, and, after alerting the community to be on guard, he aims to pummel the Creeper.
  • Herbie: Fully Loaded
    18
    Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Matt Dillon
    18 votes
    Maggie Peyton (Lindsay Lohan) wants to become a NASCAR driver but her overprotective father, Ray Peyton Sr. (Michael Keaton), won't hear of it. A former racer himself, Ray wants Maggie to take a lucrative TV sportscasting job and leave the driving to her crash-prone brother (Breckin Meyer). When Ray Sr. takes Maggie to a junkyard to pick out a car, she has no idea that the little Volkswagen Beetle -- named Herbie -- she takes home will change her life.
  • Serious Moonlight
    19
    Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell
    6 votes
    Louise (Meg Ryan), a successful lawyer, wants to jump-start her failing marriage to Ian (Timothy Hutton). She decides to surprise him at their country cottage, but quickly discovers she's the one who's surprised: Ian has decorated the cottage for a romantic weekend with his girlfriend, Sara (Kristen Bell). When Ian proposes getting a divorce, Louise rejects the idea and ties him up so they can talk things out. Things get out of hand when Sara shows up and a burglar (Justin Long) breaks in.
  • Chronicle
    20
    Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan
    11 votes
    In Chronicle, Andrew Detmer (Dane DeHaan) is an outsider, living a bleak existence. He's joined by his cousin, Matt Garetty (Alex Russell), and the popular Steve Montgomery (Michael B. Jordan). They stumble upon a mysterious, glowing object, which grants them telekinetic abilities. As they explore their newfound powers, Andrew's darker nature surfaces, leading to catastrophic consequences. An ingenious blend of the superhero and found-footage genres, this movie presents a raw and realistic take on power and its corrupting influence. A compelling narrative that won't shy away from revealing the darkness within even the most ordinary individuals.
  • Funny People
    21
    Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann
    10 votes
    In Funny People, George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is a successful comedian who learns he has a terminal illness. He hires Ira Wright (Seth Rogen), an aspiring stand-up comic, to write jokes and be his personal assistant. As George's health degrades, the duo embarks on a journey of self-discovery, humor, and friendship. Also featuring Laura (Leslie Mann), George's past love, this comedy-drama directed by Judd Apatow explores the intricacies of life, fame, and relationships through a comedic lens. Despite its humorous undertones, Funny People delves deep into the human condition and the healing power of laughter.
  • Old Dogs
    22
    John Travolta, Robin Williams, Kelly Preston
    10 votes
    While preparing for an important business deal, two bachelors (John Travolta, Robin Williams) become the unexpected caretakers of twin children. One debacle after another follows, as the two clueless men try to take care of both their business duties and the rambunctious siblings. Though their lives are turned upside-down, the men may just gain an understanding of what is really important in life.
  • The Sasquatch Gang
    23
    Justin Long, Carl Weathers, Jon Heder
    12 votes
    After his assignment in Syria comes to an end, a war photographer returns home to strange events.
  • Dreamland
    24
    Agnes Bruckner, Kelli Garner, Justin Long
    7 votes
    Teenage Aubrey (Agnes Bruckner) is always there for everyone, including her father, Henry (John Corbett), who has not left the house since her mother died, and her friend Calista (Kelli Garner), who has multiple sclerosis. Her longing to experience life for herself begins to awaken, however, with the arrival of new neighbors, including a young man named Mookie (Justin Long). After setting Mookie up with Calista, Aubrey begins to feel jealous, but struggles to put her own needs above others'.
  • Alpha and Omega
    25
    Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Christina Ricci
    7 votes
    After park rangers capture and ship them halfway across the country, omega wolf Humphrey (Justin Long) and alpha wolf Kate (Hayden Panettiere) find themselves on a rocky road trip. Humphrey is all about fun, while Kate devotes herself to duty and discipline. Back home, rival wolves menace their pack, and only Kate and Humphrey can restore peace -- but first, they must survive each other.
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
    26
    Jason Lee, David Cross, Jenny Slate
    14 votes
    Dave Seville (Jason Lee), the Chipmunks (Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney) and the Chipettes are taking a luxury cruise to the International Music Awards. Of course, Alvin cannot resist the urge to create havoc, and the singing rodents soon find themselves marooned on a seemingly deserted island. While Dave and an unlikely ally launch a search, Alvin and company discover that they are not alone on the island, as they first thought.
  • 10 Years
    27
    Kate Mara, Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson
    12 votes
    10 Years is a 2011 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Jamie Linden in his directorial debut. The film stars with an ensemble cast including Channing Tatum, Justin Long, Kate Mara, Chris Pratt, Scott Porter, Brian Geraghty, Anthony Mackie, Rosario Dawson, Oscar Isaac, Lynn Collins, Max Minghella, Kelly Noonan, Juliet Lopez and Jenna Dewan. The film was released on September 14, 2012, in select theaters.
  • Taking Chances
    28
    Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Offerman, Justin Long
    10 votes
    Taking Chances is a 2009 comedy film directed by Talmage Cooley.
  • Crossroads
    29
    Britney Spears, Anson Mount, Zoe Saldana
    6 votes
    The story of three childhood friends, Lucy (Britney Spears), Kit (Zoe Saldana) and Mimi (Taryn Manning), who, after eight years apart, rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi's handsome friend Ben (Anson Mount) in his convertible. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives, but they also discover how important it is to hold onto their hearts' desires.
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
    30
    Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee
    15 votes
    Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew (Zachary Levi), chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle-of-the-bands contest. Though the boys think winning it will be easy, romantic and musical sparks fly when they meet Brittany, Eleanor and Jeannette -- also known as The Chipettes.
  • Youth in Revolt
    31
    Rooney Mara, Steve Buscemi, Zach Galifianakis
    11 votes
    Youth in Revolt is a 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta. Based on C.D. Payne's epistolary novel of the same name and written by Gustin Nash, the film stars Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday, with Justin Long, Ray Liotta, and Steve Buscemi in supporting roles. The film follows a girl and a teenage boy desperate to lose his virginity. While on a trailer park holiday with his mother and her boyfriend, he meets an attractive girl and is immediately smitten. Unfortunately, she claims to already have a boyfriend.
  • Movie 43
    32
    Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry
    9 votes
    Twelve directors, including Peter Farrelly, Griffin Dunne and Brett Ratner, contributed to this collection of outrageous spoofs and stories. A seemingly perfect man has an unusual blemish on his neck in "The Catch." Superheroes attend a speed-dating event in "Robin's Big Speed Date." Two people on a blind date try to break the ice by playing "Truth or Dare." Other stories include "iBabe," "The Proposition," "Beezel" and "Victory's Glory."
  • Lumpy
    33

    Lumpy

    Shelley Long, Justin Long, Frances O'Connor
    9 votes
    Lumpy is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Ted Koland.
  • Battle for Terra
    34
    Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson
    9 votes
    When strange objects appear in the sky above the peaceful world of Terra, some of the inhabitants believe the gods have come to visit. Instead, human invaders swoop down and kidnap a number of Terrareans, including Mala's (Evan Rachel Wood) father. Mala saves a downed pilot, Jim Stanton (Luke Wilson), hoping he'll help her find her father. While certain Earthlings plot to take control of Terra, Mala and Stanton realize that the fates of both their peoples hinge on the choices they make.
  • Robin's Big Date
    35
    Sam Rockwell, Justin Long, Callie Thorne
    7 votes
    Robin's Big Date is a Batman parody short starring Justin Long as Robin and Sam Rockwell as Batman. Written by Will Carlough and directed by James Duffy, it was shown at the Fantasia Film Festival in July 2005.
  • After.Life
    36
    Christina Ricci, Liam Neeson, Justin Long
    5 votes
    Following a terrible car crash, a woman (Christina Ricci) awakes to find an enigmatic mortician (Liam Neeson) preparing her for burial.
  • Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
    37
    Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell
    10 votes
    Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie is the 2004 counterpart film to the film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, which was also released in the same year. Directed by Adam McKay and written by McKay and Will Ferrell, it stars Ferrell, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd.
  • Still Waiting...
    38
    Danneel Ackles, Justin Long, Vanessa Lengies
    8 votes
    Still Waiting... is a 2009 American independent film starring John Michael Higgins, and Luis Guzman, and the sequel to Waiting.... Some of the cast of the original film appear in the sequel. Adam Carolla and Justin Long appear in cameo roles. It was written by Rob McKittrick.
  • For a Good Time, Call . . .
    39
    Ari Graynor, Lauren Miller Rogen, Justin Long
    8 votes
    Reserved Lauren (Lauren Anne Miller) and bubbly Katie (Ari Graynor) are polar opposites and past enemies. However, when both gals find they lack sufficient funds to rent their dream apartment in New York City, they become reluctant roommates. Lauren and Katie have nothing in common -- until Lauren realizes that Katie's work as a phone-sex operator could become a great business opportunity. But, as the women's business partnership takes off, unexpected challenges threaten their new friendship.
  • Raising Genius
    40
    Wendie Malick, Justin Long, Ed Begley
    4 votes
    A frustrated woman (Wendie Malick) tries to help her teenage son (Justin Long) after he locks himself in the bathroom to work on a math equation.
  • Just Add Water
    41
    Danny DeVito, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hill
    4 votes
    While they drive through South Dakota, a Lakota recounts legends and stories to his grandson.
  • Estranged
    42

    Estranged

    Laura Ramsey, Kyle Trainor, Jason Fox
    7 votes
    Estranged is a 2011 short drama film written by Justin Long and Greg Vrotsos and directed by Bob Burton and Greg Vrotsos.
  • Zac Efron's Pool Party
    43

    Zac Efron's Pool Party

    Vanessa Hudgens, Queen Latifah, Nicole Richie
    5 votes
    Zac Efron's Pool Party is a 2009 short comedy film directed by Adam Shankman and Jake Szymanski.
  • Beyond All Boundaries
    44
    Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Neil Patrick Harris
    3 votes
    Beyond All Boundaries is a 2009 short film directed David Briggs and written by Chris Ellis.
  • The Conspirator
    45
    James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline
    3 votes
    Following the assassination of President Lincoln, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln, the vice president and the secretary of state. Lawyer Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees to defend the lone woman, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), who owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth and others met to plan their crimes. Aiken realizes that Mary may be innocent and being used as bait to capture her son, a suspect who is still at large.
  • Happy Campers
    46
    Jaime King, Justin Long, Peter Stormare
    3 votes
    Happy Campers is a 2001 comedy film from New Line Cinema about college freshmen and summer camp and is directed and written by Heathers writer Daniel Waters.
  • Hair High
    47
    Sarah Silverman, David Carradine, Beverly DAngelo
    5 votes
    Hair High is a 2004 animated comedy-horror-romance by American filmmaker Bill Plympton.
  • Lady of the Manor
    48
    Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long
    1 votes
    Past and present collide when slacker Hannah gets hired to portray Lady Wadsworth -- a Southern belle from the 1800s -- for tours at Wadsworth Manor. Hannah figures she can fake it well enough, until the ghost of Lady Wadsworth appears and tells her it's time to change her wild ways -- or she'll haunt her forever.