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  • Russell Brand stages benefit show for anti-drugs charity - 6 September 2012
    -Funnyman Russell Brand has raised £7,500 for an anti-drugs charity by staging a special stand-up show.-The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star fought substance abuse and alcohol addiction for many years, but turned his back on drugs in 2002.- Brand serves as a patron


  • Kristen Bell heaps praise on 'softie' Russell Brand - 25 June 2012
    -Kristen Bell has risked ruining Russell Brand's womanising reputation by branding him the biggest "softie" she's ever worked with.-The pair teamed up on Forgetting Sarah Marshall, in which the outlandish Brit played a rock star version of himself.- They had to act ou


  • Russell Brand's disastrous meeting with Charlize Theron - 2 June 2012
    -Funnyman Russell Brand was left red-faced after missing an opportunity to flirt with Charlize Theron because he didn't recognise the Oscar winner.-The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star met the South African actress at a party but he failed to make a good impression becau

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

Russell Brand - filmography


  • Despicable Me 2 (2013)
    Starring: Al Pacino,  Steve Carell,  Kristen Wiig
    Director: Pierre Coffin,  Chris Renaud
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    Arch-criminal Gru (voice of Steve Carell) and his minions return in this computer-animated comedy sequel. Now living a life of domestic bliss in suburbia with adopted daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Agnes (Elsie Fisher) and Edith (Dana Gaier), Gru's world is turned upside down when he finds ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 84% from 26 members
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  • Rock of Ages on DVD (2012)
    Starring: Tom Cruise,  Bryan Cranston,  Malin Akerman
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    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 61% from 2,906 members
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  • The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 on DVD (2012)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Eddie Izzard,  Jon Stewart
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Coverage of The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 which was held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York and featured some of the biggest names in British and American comedy. Dating back to 1979, The Secret Policeman's Ball has continued over the years to bring together the best minds of comedy in an ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 60% from 20 members
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  • Arthur - Blu-ray (2011)
    Starring: Luis Guzmán,  Russell Brand,  Helen Mirren
    Director: Jason Winer
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
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    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 65% from 4,406 members
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  • Hop on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand,  Kaley Cuoco,  James Marsden
    Director: Tim Hill
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Watch now: Unavailable
    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...
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 971 members
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  • Russell Brand - Live In New York City on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Stand-up performance from the controversial, wild-haired comedian. Brand had a tough start to life in America, causing outrage with his comments about President Bush at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. However, his roles in such films as 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Get Him to the Greek' have ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 54% from 361 members
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  • Arthur on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Luis Guzmán,  Russell Brand,  Helen Mirren
    Director: Jason Winer
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
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    Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge, choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 10,244 members
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  • Despicable Me - Blu-ray (2010)
    Starring: Will Arnett,  Jemaine Clement,  Steve Carell
    Director: Chris Renaud,  Pierre Coffin
    Certificate: Certificate: U
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    Computer-animated children's comedy about an arch-criminal who has a change of heart. Trying to outdo his main rival Vector (voice of Jason Segel), serial villain Gru (Steve Carell) hatches a plan to steal the moon, aided by his army of genetically altered corn pops. About to set his dastardly plan ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 1,442 member
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  • Get Him to the Greek on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Jonah Hill,  Russell Brand,  Elisabeth Moss
    Director: Nicholas Stoller
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Watch now: Unavailable
    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 67% from 9,452 members
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  • Despicable Me on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Jason Segel,  Steve Carell,  Russell Brand
    Director: Pierre Coffin,  Chris Renaud
    Certificate: Certificate: U
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    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 84% from 14,549 members
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  • The Tempest on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Helen Mirren,  Djimon Hounsou,  Alfred Molina
    Director: Julie Taymor
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
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    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 52% from 2,305 members
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  • Russell Brand - On The Record on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Unauthorised documentary telling the story of how controversial actor and comedian Russell Brand overcame abuse, addiction and scandal to become one of Britain's top stand-ups with a flourishing Hollywood career. Contributors include Andrew Sachs, Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Carr, Adam Sandler, Davina ..read more »
    1.5 stars out of 5 26% from 63 members
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  • Now That's What I Call Comedy on DVD (2009)
    Starring: David Walliams,  Peter Kay,  Peter Serafinowicz
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    This compilation, sold in aid of Comic Relief, includes over 30 TV clips, stand-up routines and sketches from Britain's favourite comedy shows and personalities. Excerpts are taken from TV shows including 'Little Britain USA', 'Gavin and Stacey', 'Harry Hill's TV Burp', 'Russell Brand's Ponderland',..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 55% from 1,441 member
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  • Bedtime Stories on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Adam Sandler,  Keri Russell,  Guy Pearce
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Disney family comedy adventure starring Adam Sandler as Skeeter Bronson, an ordinary hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew magically start to come true. The all-star supporting cast includes Guy Pearce, Keri Russell, Richard Griffiths, ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 27,808 members
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  • Bedtime Stories - Blu-ray (2008)
    Starring: Adam Sandler,  Keri Russell,  Guy Pearce
    Director: Adam Shankman
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Disney family comedy adventure starring Adam Sandler as Skeeter Bronson, an ordinary hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew magically start to come true. The all-star supporting cast includes Guy Pearce, Keri Russell, Richard Griffiths, ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 5,520 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 4,083 members
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  • Russell Brand - Ponderland - Series 1 on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    All six episodes from the flamboyant, tousle-headed, he'll-say-anything comic's first series, where he dispenses monologues, in a stand-up style, on some of his favourite topics. Episodes comprise: 'Children', 'Science', 'Crime', 'Sport', 'Love' and 'Holidays'.
    3 stars out of 5 64% from 1,841 member
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  • Russell Brand Live on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Russell Brand
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    The flamboyant, tousle-headed, he'll-say-anything comic brings his caustic comedy to the live stand-up stage.
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 3,569 members
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  • Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2 discs) on DVD (2006)
    Starring: David Walliams,  Rob Brydon,  Russell Brand
    Director: Paul Duddridge
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Quirky history-based panel show reluctantly presented by Rob Brydon. 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. Guests include: Russell Brand, Elton John, David Walliams, ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 61% from 661 members
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  • Cold Blood - Complete Series (2 discs) on DVD
    Starring: Pauline Quirke,  Russell Brand,  Tony Slattery
    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 229 members
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Russell Brand facts

5 most recent films

Despicable Me 2 - 4.0 stars
Rock of Ages - Blu-ray - 3.0 stars
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 - Blu-ray - 2.5 stars
Rock of Ages - 3.0 stars
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 - 3.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

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

5 lowest-rated films

Tony Cottee's Career Goals - 2.5 stars
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 - Blu-ray - 2.5 stars
The World According To Russell Brand - 2.5 stars
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 - 3.0 stars
Despicable Me 2 - 4.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Jason Segel - 6 times - show films
Helen Mirren - 5 times - show films
David Walliams - 5 times - show films
Steve Carell - 5 times - show films
Kristen Wiig - 5 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 11 times - show films
Nicholas Stoller - 7 times - show films
Adam Shankman - 6 times - show films
Pierre Coffin - 5 times - show films
Chris Renaud - 5 times - show films