Adam Brody’s 10 Best Movies & TV Shows

Adam Brody is a fantastic comedic and dramatic actor who’s been stealing hearts and making audiences swoon with his charming characters in movies and TV since the early 2000s. Brody made a name for himself as part of the cast of The O.C. the Fox TV show that aired during the the early 2000s renaissance of teen dramas. Since then, it’s been difficult for Brody to shake off his identity as a teen heartthrob, as many audiences still think of him as Seth Cohen. However, his additional roles throughout the years have shown that he’s capable of embodying any character.

Recently, Brody’s new rom-com, Nobody Wants This, has seen a resurgence in the star’s popularity, making it the perfect time to revisit some of his best projects. After finishing The O.C., Brody transitioned into more film projects and has been in a few indie cult classics that align with his style as an actor. Even when playing smaller roles, Brody is unforgettable onscreen and steals every scene he’s in. While it’s always fun to see him playing a lovable goofball like Seth, watching Brody mature into new characters and play against type is also engaging.

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10 Grind (2003)

As Dustin Knight

Grind

Grind follows four young skateboarders who embark on a road trip to compete in a major skating competition. The film explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the skateboarding subculture, featuring performances by Mike Vogel, Adam Brody, and Vince Vieluf. Directed by Casey La Scala, the movie captures the essence of skateboarding through its energetic sequences and camaraderie among the characters.

Director Casey La Scala Release Date August 15, 2003 Cast Mike Vogel , Vince Vieluf , Adam Brody​ , Joey Kern , Jennifer Morrison Runtime 105 Minutes

One of Brody’s earliest forays into feature work and quite the cult classic, Grind was not favored by critics at the time of its release. However, looking back on it today, there’s a certain charm to the film, and it serves as a time capsule of the early 2000s.Grind was released around the same time as when The O.C. premiered, and though this didn’t save Grind from underperforming at the box office, it’s interesting to see how much of Brody’s early success coincided.

The movie unfolds like most typical coming-of-age road trip movies, seeing the boys embark on many misadventures while ultimately staying true to themselves.

His character, Dustin, is the most straight-laced of the group of young men who decide to travel across the country after high school graduation to realize their dream of becoming progression skateboarders. The movie unfolds like most typical coming-of-age road trip movies, seeing the boys embark on many misadventures while ultimately staying true to themselves. Dustin can be viewed as a prototype of the Seth Cohen archetype. This performance allowed Brody to explore new territory as a young actor.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Grind (2003)	8%	79%

9 In The Land Of Women (2007)

As Carter Webb

In the Land of Women PG-13ComedyDocumentaryDramaRomance

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*Availability in US Director Jon Kasdan Release Date April 16, 2007 Cast Elena Anaya , Adam Brody​ , Kelsey Keel , Danielle Savre , Gia Mantegna , Rob Reinis Runtime 98 minutes

The all-star cast of In the Land of Women makes up for some of what the script lacks, as while the indie dramedy is sweet, it’s not the most complex. Brody plays Carter, a young man who returns home to Michigan from Los Angeles to take care of his grandmother and gets caught up in the drama of the family next door. Meg Ryan and Kristen Stewart play the mother and daughter who Carter gets in the middle of while trying to discover what he wants from life and out of a relationship.

In the Land of Women has similar themes as the best mumblecore movies that helped define the genre. Brody fits the type of classic mumblecore leading man. Throughout the film, Carter is asked to confront his relationships with women and decide what kind of person he wants to be. Carter was a more serious and adult role than anything Brody had tackled so far, but he quickly proved himself to be quite capable of the project and had good chemistry with Stewart and Ryan.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
In The Land of Women (2007)	44%	52%

8 Fleishman Is In Trouble (2022–2023)

As Seth Morris

Fleishman is in Trouble Not Yet RatedDramaComedy

Based on the novel of the same name, Fleishman Is In Trouble follows 41-year-old divorcee Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg), who has recently entered the dating scene via apps and has begun to enjoy a freedom he had never experienced prior to medical school. Just as things are beginning to shape up for him, his ex wife, Rachel (Claire Danes) shows up at four in the morning and leaves their two children with him with no itinerary as to where she’s headed. Now faced with full time parenting, a new dating life, and a potential promotion incoming at his hospital, Toby will have to dig into the past of his marriage to find out what went wrong between the two of them if he wants to find out what happened to Rachel. Created by the writer of the original work, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Fleishman Is In Trouble is an eight-episode mini-series premiering via Hulu and FX on November 17 2022.

Release Date November 17, 2022 Writers Taffy Brodesser-Akner Cast Jesse Eisenberg , Claire Danes , Lizzy Caplan , Adam Brody​ Seasons 1

Based on the novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Fleishman Is in Trouble follows the story of Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg) after his divorce and the sudden disappearance of his wife, Rachel (Claire Danes). Brody’s character, Seth, is a friend and support system for Toby and serves as a foil for him throughout the narrative. The lives of Toby, Seth, Rachel, and Toby’s friend Libby (Lizzy Caplan) begin to intersect and cause Toby to think about what was missing from his marriage and life.

Though Seth isn’t the biggest character in
Fleishman Is in Trouble
, it’s an intriguing exploration of adult relationships and how easy it is to prioritize the wrong things in life.

Eisenberg and Brody have often been cast in similar roles. However, when seen together on screen, they are markedly different, as Brody’s ease and confidence contrast with Eisenberg’s more high-strung persona in the series. Though Seth isn’t the biggest character in Fleishman Is in Trouble, it’s an intriguing exploration of adult relationships and how easy it is to prioritize the wrong things in life. Seth is almost a window for Toby to look back on his life and see what he might have changed.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022–2023)	87%	80%

7 The Kid Detective (2020)

As Abe Applebaum

The Kid Detective RComedyDrama

The Kid Detective is a 2020 mystery-comedy film directed by Evan Morgan. Adam Brody stars as Abe Applebaum, a once-celebrated child detective who is now a disillusioned adult. Struggling with his fading glory, Abe gets a chance at redemption when a young woman (Sophie Nélisse) asks him to solve the brutal murder of her boyfriend, propelling him into a complex and dark investigation.

Director Evan Morgan Release Date October 16, 2020 Writers Evan Morgan Cast Adam Brody​ , Wendy Crewson , Dallas Edwards , Sophie Nélisse , Jonathan Whittaker , Tzi Ma , Sophia Webster , Isaac Kragten , Jesse Noah Gruman , Sharon Crandall , Lisa Truong , Sarah Sutherland , Amalia Williamson , Peter MacNeill Runtime 97 minutes Expand

The underrated dramedy The Kid Detective sees Brody’s character, Abe, fall into an investigation too advanced for his skills as he helps a young girl solve the murder of her friend. Abe was a child detective and famous in his town growing up until the tragic disappearance of his close friend. However, he gets the chance to redeem himself when Caroline seeks him out. Caroline is recognizable as Sophie Nélisse, who’s risen to prominence thanks to Yellowjackets.

The narrative of The Kid Detective and Abe’s struggle to adapt to adult life after being famous in his youth was the perfect role for Brody. Though it’s not exactly the same, the feelings that Abe grapples with are similar to those of an actor who achieves notoriety early in their career, only to be pigeonholed into this archetype later on. This lends depth and complexity to Brody’s performance and helps the emotional impact of the film land even more poignantly.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The Kid Detective (2020)	85%	77%

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6 American Fiction (2023)

As Wiley Valdespino

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9/10 American Fiction Not Yet Rated

Based on the novel by Percival Everett, American Fiction is a drama film that stars Jeffrey Wright as author and English Professor Thelonious “Monk” Ellison. With his students lacking cultural sensitivity and publishers rejecting his novels, believing them not to be “Black enough,” Monk returns to his hometown where he witnesses a new young Black author who has created an instant best seller. As he attempts to ignore the success of another, he reunites with his family, where tragedy and chaos begin to consume them.

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*Availability in US Director Cord Jefferson Release Date September 8, 2023 Studio(s) Orion Pictures , MRC Film , T-Street Productions , 3 Arts Entertainment Writers Cord Jefferson Cast Jeffrey Wright , Tracee Ellis Ross , John Ortiz , Erika Alexander , Leslie Uggams , Adam Brody​ , Keith David , Issa Rae , Sterling K. Brown Runtime 117 Minutes Expand

Brody’s character, Wiley, is a stand-in for the exploitative nature of cinema and popular culture in general, as he’s the movie producer who wants to adapt the novel the protagonist, Monk (Jeffrey Wright), wrote as a satire. Like many of the white characters in the movie, Wiley fails to see the contempt and subversion within the book and cares little for its social impact as long as the screen adaptation makes money.

Wiley is an ancillary part of
American Fiction
, which makes it less notable in Brody’s filmography, but overall,
American Fiction
is one of the best-received and most nuanced works that Brody has been a part of.

Wiley is an ancillary part of American Fiction, which makes it less notable in Brody’s filmography, but overall, American Fiction is one of the best-received and most nuanced works that Brody has been a part of. Ultimately, American Fiction is Wright’s movie, as the seminal actor is the center of the story and lights up every corner of the film. Brody works well with Wright and is elevated as a performer in the scenes they share, even if Wiley is a disgusting character.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
American Fiction (2023)	93%	95%

5 Ready Or Not (2019)

As Daniel Le Domas

Ready or Not RHorrorComedyThriller

In Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s 2019 black comedy Ready Or Not, newlywed bride Grace Le Domas participates in a violent game of hide-and-seek with her fiancé’s family, who attempt to kill her during her wedding night as part of a long-standing ritual. The film stars Samara Weaving as Grace, Mark O’Brien as Grace’s husband Alex, Adam Brody as Alex’s brother Daniel, Andie MacDowell as their mother Becky, and Henry Czerny, Melanie Scrofano, Kristian Bruun, and Elyse Levesque as other members of the murderous family.

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*Availability in US Director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin , Tyler Gillett Release Date August 21, 2019 Studio(s) Mythology Entertainment , Vinson Films , Radio Silence Productions Writers R. Christopher Murphy , Guy Busick Cast Nat Faxon , Kate Ziegler , Elyse Levesque , Chase Churchill , Elana Dunkelman , Andie MacDowell , Liam MacDonald , Mark O’Brien , Nicky Guadagni , Adam Brody​ , Henry Czerny , Ethan Tavares , Kristian Bruun , Melanie Scrofano , Samara Weaving , Etienne Kellici , John Ralston Runtime 95 minutes Expand

The thrilling action-horror flick Ready or Not sees Brody tackle a new type of character, even though it wasn’t his first foray into the horror genre. Ready or Not follows Grace, played by Samara Weaving, as she is forced into a deadly game of hide-and-seek with her new husband’s family after finding out they’ve made a deal with a demon. Throughout the night, Grace encounters different members of the family, including Daniel (Brody), her husband’s brother.

Daniel is one of the most complex characters in Ready or Not, as he’s complicit in the violence and terror his family inflicts but knows that he should work to change it. It’s Daniel, not Grace’s husband Alex (Mark O’Brien), who does the most to help Grace escape and prevent the family from taking another life. He’s a tragic and imperfect character and one of the more interesting individuals that Brody has played. Additionally, he’s not a love interest, which is against type for Brody.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Ready or Not (2019)	89%	78%

4 Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)

As Dave Rygalski

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9.3/10 Gilmore Girls ComedyDrama

In the fictional town of Star’s Hollow, single mother Lorelai Gilmore raises her high-achieving teenage daughter Rory. Mother and daughter rely on each other throughout their own life changes, romantic entanglements, and friendships.

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*Availability in US Cast Lauren Graham , Scott Patterson , Sean Gunn , Keiko Agena , Matt Czuchry , Alexis Bledel , Yanic Truesdale , Kelly Bishop , Melissa McCarthy , Edward Herrmann , Liza Weil , Jared Padalecki , Milo Ventimiglia Release Date October 5, 2000 Seasons 7 Network The WB Streaming Service(s) Netflix Writers Amy Sherman-Palladino Expand

While the debate surrounding Rory’s boyfriends on Gilmore Girls is often the biggest on the show, Dave is an underrated love interest. Introduced in season 3 as a musician interested in Lane joining his band, Dave was a great boyfriend to Lane, a character who deserved better in Gilmore Girls. Dave went to extreme lengths to gain Lane’s mother’s approval and was compatible with her because of their shared love of music.

. Brody ended up leaving
Gilmore Girls
after season 3 because he joined the cast of
The O.C.
, but he was never forgotten.

Dave might be one of Brody’s best characters, but his short stint on Gilmore Girls makes it impossible to classify him as the very best of his filmography. Brody ended up leaving Gilmore Girls after season 3 because he joined the cast of The O.C., but he was never forgotten. Most of the boyfriends on Gilmore Girls left a lot to be desired, including Lane’s ultimate love interest, Zack (Todd Lowe), but Dave was willing to compromise for Lane and easily blended into the show, delivering the quippy dialogue of the series with ease.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)	N/A	88%

3 Jennifer’s Body (2009)

As Nikolai Wolf

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6.3/10 Jennifer’s Body RHorrorComedy

Directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, Jennifer’s Body is a horror-comedy film starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. When a newly possessed high school cheerleader (Fox) turns into a succubus specializing in seducing and killing her male classmates, her best friend (Seyfried) is the only thing that stands in the way of her sultry killing spree.

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*Availability in US Director Karyn Kusama Release Date September 18, 2009 Studio(s) 20th Century Writers Diablo Cody Cast Megan Fox , Adam Brody​ , J. K. Simmons , Johnny Simmons , Amanda Seyfried Runtime 102 minutes Expand

Brody is almost unrecognizable as Nikolai, the demon-summoning band member who targets Jennifer (Megan Fox) and is the film’s true villain. The role was the opposite of Brody’s earlier work, as Nikolai was evil and used his charm for evil, making the usual swoon-worthy Brody seem like a true antagonist. Though he only makes a few appearances in the film, his actions are the driving force of the plot, and Brody is unforgettably evil in every scene.

In the years since Jennifer’s Body was released, it’s been completely reevaluated and is now remembered not only as a cult classic but a piece of feminist horror well ahead of its time. One of the issues with Jennifer’s Body was that audiences and critics were expecting the film to be closer to an exploitation film rather than a subversion of the genre. However, returning to Jennifer’s Body today highlights great performances from Brody, Fox, and Amanda Seyfried.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Jennifer’s Body (2009)	46%	35%

2 The O.C. (2003–2007)

As Seth Cohen

The O.C. Drama

When troubled teen Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) is taken in by his public defender (Peter Gallagher), he suddenly finds himself on the right side of the tracks. The O.C. follows as Ryan tries his best to fit into the affluent California community while navigating the relentless drama of teen life, but his new home of Newport Beach is a town filled to the brim with secrets and scandal.

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*Availability in US Cast Mischa Barton , Ben McKenzie , Peter Gallagher , Melinda Clarke Release Date August 5, 2003 Seasons 4 Network FOX Writers Josh Schwartz Directors Josh Schwartz Showrunner Josh Schwartz Expand

The O.C. is a teen drama TV show with one of the most influential soundtracks, and Seth Cohen was a character who was defined by his taste in music. Seth was one of the best heartthrobs of the early 2000s because, though he had his weak moments, he redefined the “nerd” archetype on TV, and his romance with Summer (Rachel Bilson) quickly became a fan-favorite relationship on the show. Love stories were a big part of The O.C., but Seth’s brotherly dynamic with Ryan (Ben McKenzie) was also touching.

The O.C.
was also fairly progressive and boundary-pushing as far as the teen drama genre went.

Though there were soap opera-esque moments on The O.C. and plenty of melodrama that was a little over-the-top, this is part of why The O.C. is looked back on so fondly. The O.C. was also fairly progressive and boundary-pushing as far as the teen drama genre went. It can be difficult for an actor to be so closely linked to a role they had long ago, but Seth Cohen is so beloved that it makes it easy to extend that affection to the actor himself.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The O.C. (2003–2007)	68%	71%

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1 Nobody Wants This (2024–Present)

As Noah Roklov

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9.8/10 Nobody Wants This Not RatedComedyRomance

Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy created for Netflix by Erin Foster. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star as Rabbi Noah and Joanne, two people whose lives derailed when they meet one another, drastically changing their trajectory – possibly into the path of one another.

Cast Kristen Bell , Adam Brody​ , Jackie Tohn , Michael Hitchcock , Paul Ben-Victor , Sherry Cola , Shiloh Bearman , Stephanie Faracy , Tovah Feldshuh , Emily Arlook Release Date September 6, 2024 Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Netflix Writers Erin Foster Showrunner Erin Foster , Craig DiGregorio Creator(s) Erin Foster Expand

Even though it’s easy to view Nobody Wants This as a crossover with Veronica Mars, Brody isn’t just reprising his role of Seth Cohen as an adult. Noah, the Rabbi who Brody plays in Netflix’s new romantic comedy series, is still a little nerdy. However, he comes by it honestly and has all the depth and maturity that audiences never see Seth embody because he’s still a teenager. If anything, the self-confidence and emotional availability of Noah serve to make him the most evolved and desirable character in Brody’s oeuvre.

However, the charm and desirability of Noah isn’t the only reason to watch Nobody Wants This. The series has skyrocketed in popularity because of the chemistry between Brody and Kristen Bell, who plays the other protagonist, Joanne. Bell and Brody’s shared history of being in popular early 2000s teen shows and understanding of what makes a relationship work onscreen has been the key to Nobody Wants This. Adam Brody is sure to remain in the cultural conversation if the series progresses.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Nobody Wants This (2024)	95%	88%

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