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Russell Brand - news / articles


  • Brand auctioning off charity meet-and-greet - 28 October 2011
    -Russell Brand is auctioning off a chance to meet him at a star-studded luncheon to raise funds for a Los Angeles charity.-The Get Him To The Greek star will receive the Man of the Year award from bosses at the Friendly House organisation, a drug and alcohol treatment


  • Brand denied entry to Canada - 2 October 2011
    -Funnyman Russell Brand was forced to cancel a show in Canada this weekend (01Oct11) after he was denied entry to the country.-The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star flew into the country on Saturday (01Oct11) ahead of a stand-up gig at the Casino Rama venue in Orillia tha


  • Brand, Bradley & Beyonce invited to join the Academy - 17 June 2011
    -Outrageous comedian Russell Brand, Bradley Cooper and Beyonce have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.-The trio of non-Oscar winners joins a class of 175 actors, moviemakers, executives and artists who will be added to the membership

Russell Brand - what members say


  • Russell Brand Live
  • Russell Brand Live review by A customer from Nottingham
    Rated - 0.0 stars Comedy minus the laughter 26 March 2007
    ...I liked Russell Brand on 'Big Brothers little brother' but this DVD is disappointing. He repeats the same jokes 5 times in row and his humour is school yard at best! After 4...   Read customer review
  • St. Trinian's
  • St. Trinian's review by traybee from stamford
    Rated - 4.0 stars a good saturday afternoon film 6 January 2008
    ...n he walks with a wet white shirt on ( i wonder where they got that idea from!) Russell Brand was rather good shame there wasn't more of him. the only bad thing I can say is...   Read customer review

Russell Brand - filmography


  • Rock of Ages (2012)
    Starring: Tom Cruise,  Bryan Cranston,  Malin Akerman
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it's love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.
    3 stars out of 5 50% from 4 members
    Currently unavailable
  • Arthur on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Helen Mirren,  Jennifer Garner
    Director: Jason Winer
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Watch now: £3.49
    Russell Brand reinvents the role of lovable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and lifelong nanny Hobson (Academy AwardŽ winner* Helen Mirren) to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge: choosing ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 6,188 members
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  • Hop (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Kaley Cuoco,  James Marsden
    Director: Tim Hill
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    An out-of-work slacker has a collision while he's driving and is shocked to discover he's run over the Easter bunny. The good news is that only the rabbit's leg is broken; the bad news is that he needs someone to take his place while he heals...
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 267 members
    Not available for rental
  • Hop - Blu-ray (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Kaley Cuoco,  James Marsden
    Director: Tim Hill
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Jobless slacker Fred (James Marsden) discovers that hares make horrible houseguests after injuring the Easter Bunny (Russell Brand) and agreeing to nurse the little hopper back to health in this animated comedy from the writers of Despicable Me, and director Tim Hill (Rocko's Modern Life, Spongebob ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 36 members
    Not available for rental
  • Arthur - Blu-ray (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Helen Mirren,  Jennifer Garner
    Director: Jason Winer
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Watch now: £3.49
    Arthur is a sweet but wildly irresponsible playboy whose millions have left him lonely and with no motivation in life. On the threshold of an arranged marriage with a simpering socialite whom he does not love, Arthur meets the spunky, blue-collar waitress Linda Marolla, and falls head over heels. ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 2,491 members
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  • Despicable Me - Blu-ray (2010)
    Starring: Jason Segel,  Steve Carell,  Russell Brand
    Director: Pierre Coffin,  Chris Renaud
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    In a happy suburban neighbourhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbours, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 78% from 299 members
    Not available for rental
  • The Tempest on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Helen Mirren,  Djimon Hounsou,  Alfred Molina
    Director: Julie Taymor
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Watch now: £3.49
    In Julie Taymor's version of 'The Tempest,' the main character is now a woman named Prospera. Going back to the 16th or 17th century, women practicing the magical arts of alchemy were often convicted of witchcraft. In Taymor's version, Prospera is usurped by her brother and sent off with her four-..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 51% from 709 members
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  • Despicable Me (2010)
    Starring: Jason Segel,  Steve Carell,  Russell Brand
    Director: Pierre Coffin,  Chris Renaud
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    In a happy suburban neighbourhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbours, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 79% from 1,386 member
    Not available for rental
  • Get Him to the Greek (2010)
    Starring: Jonah Hill,  Russell Brand,  Elisabeth Moss
    Director: Nicholas Stoller
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) gets things done. The ambitious 24-year-old has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss, Sergio Roma (Sean Combs), gives ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 925 members
    Not available for rental
  • Russell Brand - On The Record on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This unauthorised programme profiles controversial funnyman, and now Hollywood actor, Russell Brand. With contributions from friends, colleagues and critics.
    1 star out of 5 24% from 55 members
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  • Get Him to the Greek - Blu-ray (2010)
    Starring: Jonah Hill,  Russell Brand,  Elisabeth Moss
    Director: Nicholas Stoller
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) gets things done. The ambitious 24-year-old has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss, Sergio Roma (Sean Combs), gives ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 283 members
    Not available for rental
  • Russell Brand - Scandalous - Live At The 02 on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Flamboyant, flashy and more than a little bit outrageous, Russell Brand is a stand-up performer of the highest quality and his latest sell-out gig from the O2 arena is his biggest show to date.
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 1,583 member
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  • Now That's What I Call Comedy on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Catherine Tate,  Peter Kay,  Michael McIntyre
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Released to coincide with Comic Relief, this superb compilation features some of the funniest sketches from some of the UK hottest comedy talents including Lee Evans, Harry and Paul, Lenny Henry, Jo Brand, Little Britain and Sacha Baron Cohen. Sketches include: Catherine Tate - 'Lauren And Tony ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 56% from 1,368 member
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  • The World According To Russell Brand (2009)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Expect a menage-a-trois of sexy, dark and hilarious jokes from Britain's most notorious and talented comedian. In The world According to Russell Brand we're taken on a irreverent tour of Russell's scandalous life delving into childhood memories, travelling experiences and thougts on sex, lies and ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 47% from 25 members
    Not available for rental
  • Bedtime Stories on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Adam Sandler,  Keri Russell,  Guy Pearce
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The life of Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman, is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. He attempts to take advantage of the phenomenon, incorporating his own aspirations into one outlandish tale after another, but it's the kids' ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 26,622 members
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  • Bedtime Stories - Blu-ray (2008)
    Starring: Adam Sandler,  Keri Russell,  Guy Pearce
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The life of Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman, is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. He attempts to take advantage of the phenomenon, incorporating his own aspirations into one outlandish tale after another, but it's the kids' ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 5,155 members
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  • Russell Brand - Doing Life - Live on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Filmed at the Hackney Empire during Russell Brand's sell-out tour of 2007, Doing Life Live contains all the unique , high octane and hilarious style that the U.K.'s sexiest and funniest comedian is famous for - this is sensory extravaganza that you just can't afford to miss.
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 3,964 members
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  • Russell Brand - Ponderland - Series 1 on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Russell Brand takes his comedy to a new level with his humorous ponderings over an eclectic range of topics interspersed with hilarious, often surreal, archived TV clips - including Russell as you have never seen him before in footage from his own youth. Not to be missed live gigs from Russell with ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 1,767 member
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  • Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2 discs) on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Rob Brydon,  Dave Gorman,  Elton John
    Director: Paul Duddridge
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Rob Brydon hosts the history based panel show ANNUALLY RETENTIVE. Rob is unhappy with the quality of the show, aiming instead for the loftier heights of Q.I. and spends time mocking the guests he's trying to book to appear on the show. ROB BRYDON'S ANNUALLY RETENTIVE takes a post modern look at ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 61% from 631 members
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  • Cold Blood - Complete Series (2 discs) on DVD
    Starring: Jemma Redgrave,  John Hannah,  Pauline Quirke
    Director: Stuart Orme
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Television drama starring John Hannah. Brian Wicklow (Matthew Kelly) is jailed after a killing spree so macabre that he has become one of Britain's most notorious murderers. Vilified by the popular press and despised by fellow inmates, his notoriety is compounded by the fact that detectives, ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 205 members
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Russell Brand facts

5 most recent films

Rock of Ages - 3.0 stars
Russell Brand - Live In New York City - 2.5 stars
Arthur - 3.5 stars
Hop - 3.0 stars
Hop - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Despicable Me - 3D Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Despicable Me - 4.0 stars
Cold Blood - Complete Series - 4.0 stars
Despicable Me - Blu-ray - 3.5 stars
Bedtime Stories - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The World According To Russell Brand - 2.5 stars
Tony Cottee's Career Goals - 2.5 stars
Rock of Ages - 3.0 stars
Hop - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Russell Brand - On The Record - 1.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Helen Mirren - 5 times - show films
Jason Segel - 5 times - show films
Guy Pearce - 3 times - show films
Geraldine James - 3 times - show films
Courteney Cox - 3 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 9 times - show films
Adam Shankman - 4 times - show films
Jason Winer - 3 times - show films
Nicholas Stoller - 3 times - show films
Pierre Coffin - 3 times - show films