My Favourite Jonah Hill Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies that fulfill audiences like Jonah Hill. Since the 1990’s, Hill has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s Wall Street stockbrokers, corrupt police-officers or rebellious teenagers, Hill has portrayed many interesting characters. Given the sheer number of movies he has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by an actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. The Wolf of Wall Street

Wall Street stockbrokers that engage in criminal behaviour have always fascinated my father. At an early age, I formed bonds with a father that appreciated lives of stockbrokers causing damage. A banker by profession, my father always took keen interest in stockbrokers orchestrating an organization. He would admire the way dark stockbrokers got away with committing crimes without facing a price to pay. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the grim lives of stockbrokers on Wall Street as powerfully as “The Wolf of Wall Street”. Released in 2013, Jonah Hill’s best movie captured a Wall Street stockbroker that committed serious felonies. In the greatest role of his career, Hill portrayed a mischievous Wall Street stockbroker engaging in a life of crime causing despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and hilarious in his most memorable role. Hill has spent most of his career playing comical characters in classic American comedies. With “The Wolf of Wall Street”, however, the actor took a step out of his comfort zone by playing a Wall Street stockbroker. Working alongside Leonardo DiCaprio who is also outstanding, Hill honoured a stockbroker that committed felonies years ago. For instance, the scene in which Donnie first meets Jordan Belfort offering to quit his job to prepare a Wall Street firm is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Wolf of Wall Street” Jonah Hill’s best movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about Wall Street, it tackles themes that everyone would relate to. 30 years after Jordan Belfort changed Wall Street, it’s a bold reminder of an actor that been hard to beat making memorable movies which audiences consider to be a treat.

2. Moneyball

Baseball is a fascinating sports game that I was once fond of playing. I recall heartwarming childhood memories of my love for playing the game of baseball. During my childhood, I would always enjoy playing the game with my friends in my neighbourhood. As I grew older, I lost interest in a game that I abandoned playing forever. As someone recalling the great game of baseball, I adored “Moneyball”. Released in 2011, Jonah Hill’s movie celebrated the game of baseball. In the most intellectual role of his career, Hill portrayed a sports strategist assisting a baseball manager prepare a team causing despair. Hill has spent most of his career playing comical characters in comedies. With “Moneyball”, however, the actor showcased rare dramatic range he hadn’t shown in his career. For instance, the scene in which Peter Brand offers Billy advice on how to prepare teams is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Moneyball” a masterpiece is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about baseball, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. It emphasizes value of dreams no matter how unattainable they may seem. A magnificent tribute to a magical game, it’s a marvellous reminder of a commemorated movie-star that thrives given opportunities to play characters with a drive to achieve fame.

3. This is the End

Doomsday disasters always fascinated my brother. I remember forming a strong bond with a great brother that was often fascinated with catastrophic doomsday disasters. He would often fear the day that the world would end with a painful price to pay. As someone treasuring fond memories of a brother that was fascinated with the end of the world, I adored “This is the End”. Released in 2013, Jonah Hill’s comedy captured celebrities reacting to a grim doomsday catastrophe. In the most comical role of his career, Hill portrayed a famous celebrity facing doomsday despair. Hill has an aptitude for playing comical characters with humour, and “This is the End” showcased his strengths as an actor. Working alongside James Franco who is also amazing, Hill created a portrait of doomsday that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which James and his friends witness fear causing despair is one of the funniest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “This is the End” a classic is its message. The film delivers a bold message about doomsday which would resonate with everyone. A hilarious depiction of a doomsday disaster that’s dangerous, it’s a riveting reminder of a great actor that has made bold movies audiences consider precious.

4. How to Train Your Dragon 2

Dragons are dangerous creatures causing destruction that always fascinated by cousin. At an early age, I bonded with a cousin that admired dragons causing damage. He would always speak fondly about dragons that shaped his identity. As someone treasuring a cousin that grew up to value dragons, I admired “How to Train Your Dragon 2”. Released in 2014, Jonah Hill’s animated sequel celebrated dragons. In the most animated role of his career, Hill portrayed an arrogant medieval warrior seeking to prepare dragons for warfare. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for creating a compelling animated character through his powerful voice. Working alongside Cate Blanchett who is also amazing, Hill created a dragon animated movie that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Snotlout trains his dragon seeking to prepare it for warfare is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “How to Train Your Dragon 2” a masterpiece is its universal appeal. Unlike most animated movies, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. An awe-inspiring portrait of dragons that are animated, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has made unforgettable movies which deserve to be appreciated.

5. 22 Jump Street

21 Jump Street is a classic television series that always earned my friend’s appreciation. Several years ago, my friend was once a huge fan of the iconic television show. I remember a friend that adored a series about cops working together to save the world from danger. In 2014, Jonah Hill honoured the iconic series about cops saving the street in his movie “22 Jump Street”. In the most fun role of his career, Hill portrayed an undercover cop facing despair. It gave the actor a chance to showcase his aptitude for playing comical characters with a sharp sense of humour. Working alongside Channing Tatum who is also outstanding, Hill created a comedy that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Schmidt becomes aware that he has fallen in love with Captain Dickson’s daughter causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “22 Jump Street” a comedic classic is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about friendships which would resonate with everyone. Viewers don’t need to be fans of the television series to appreciate it. As strong as Schmidt’s desire to become a successful police-officer, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor making great movies which audiences treasure.

6. Superbad

Jonah Hill has always excelled at playing comical characters facing a dilemma. Hill has built an image of being an actor that thrives at playing funny characters in comedies with a strong message. Hill’s strength for playing comedic characters that behave bad is evident in his movie “Superbad”. Released in 2007, Greg Mottola’s movie showcased the actor at his best. In the funniest role of his career, Hill portrayed a teenager seeking to party in college with a friend causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his sharp sense of humour. Working alongside Michael Cera who is also amazing, Hill created a college comedy that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of teens seeking success in college, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to engage manufacturing movies with a meaningful message.

7. Knocked Up

Pregnancy is a sensitive subject that’s rarely depicted accurately in movies. Hollywood has often built barriers against pregnant women whose struggles are misunderstood. In an industry avoiding lives of pregnant women that are messed up, it’s worth praising “Knocked Up”. Released in 2007, Jonah Hill’s comedy addressed unintended pregnancy. In the most quirky role of his career, Hill portrayed a man seeking to care for a wife facing pregnancy causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his sharp humour. Working alongside Paul Rudd who is also outstanding, Hill created a comedy about pregnancy that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of pregnancy causing lives of women to crumble, it’s a powerful reminder of a commemorated actor producing unforgettable movies audiences consider special.

8. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

It’s challenging to recover from a breakup. Recently, I witnessed my brother struggle to move on after being rejected by his lover. No matter hard he tried, he couldn’t move on from a romance leaving him dissatisfied. As someone recalling a breakup that’s painful, I admired “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. Released in 2008, Jonah Hill’s comedy offered a captivating portrait of breakups. In the most tragic role of his career, Hill portrayed a man struggling to recover from an upsetting breakup causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing reckless characters. Working alongside Jason Segel who is also amazing, Hill created a breakup comedy that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of breakups causing couples to deteriorate, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose movies audiences appreciate.

9. Django Unchained

Few filmmakers that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Quentin Tarantino. With their compelling characters, witty dialogue and strong storytelling, Tarantino’s movies have earned a huge following. In 2012, Tarantino showcased his strengths for making movies leaving audiences entertained when he cast Jonah Hill in his movie “Django Unchained”. In the briefest role of his career, Hill portrayed a comical member of the Klu Klux Klan seeking to prepare for warfare. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for stealing the show in a brief cameo. Working alongside Jamie Foxx who is also amazing, Hill created a satire that’s compelling. A spectacular portrait of slaves that are unchained, it’s a strong reminder about an actor that has gained a huge fan following making movies that have always entertained.

10. Don’t Look Up

Jonah Hill hasn’t always made great movies attracting audiences to the Cinema. While most movies the actor has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Don’t Look Up” falls into the latter category. Released in 2021, Adam McKay’s satire was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, Hill portrayed a political advisor seeking to resolve a disaster causing despair. Hill brought his usual humour to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Don’t Look Up” is a disastrous movie, it honoured Hill’s legacy. As strong as astronomers’ warnings of doomsday, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to portray compelling characters in great movies I will forever treasure for paving the way for my lifelong love of filmmaking today.