Many James Franco films are hilarious but his most recent gig with Seth Rogen in a movie called The Interview has not got a chuckle out of everyone. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un blasted the comedic duo for making a film that's storyline is about his assassination.
From celebrity spoof magazine covers to celebrity behind covers, James Franco has poked fun at people and at real life scenarios and events in almost all of his work. Stepping away from the controversy however, here's a list of James Franco films and features that are more lighthearted. Many of his works couldn't be possible without the help of his best friend Seth Rogen, but he does in fact contribute a lot to the creative industry. He has directed ad campaigns and short films all on his own.
39 James Franco Features
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Hollywood Perfume Endorsement
James Franco For Gucci
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Retro Celeb Shoots
James Franco Gets Quirky for a GQ Style Germany Spring 2012 Cover Shoot
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Offbeat Celebtography
Terry Richardson Captures Funny Side of Celebrities
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Pensive Celebrity Portraits
Photographer Victoria Will is Known For Her Fantastic Celebrity Photos
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Neon Bikini-Clad Promos
The 'Spring Breakers' Promotional Photos Get Saucy to Promote the Film
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Leading Man Faceoff Blogs
The Gosling vs Franco Tumblr Pits Hollywood's Best Against One Another
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Peculiar People Portraits
Kasiq Illustrates Individuals that are Strange, But Beautiful
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Reprised Celeb Campaigns
The James Franco Gucci Ad is Back and Better than Ever
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Pop Culture Mash-Up Posters
Jennifer Lewis Reworks Classic Movies in Hilariously Ingenious Ways
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Celebratory Celebrity Knives
James Franco's Brad Renfro Forever Switchblade Shows Love and Respect
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Successful Social Media Protests
Did James Franco Cancel UCLA Commencement Speech Due to Facebook?
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Celebrity Tissue-Infused Meats
BiteLabs Wants to Make Celebrity Meat Using A-list Tissue Samples
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Celebrity Behind Covers
The James Franco Flaunt Magazine Front is Revealing
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Alternate Ending Web Comics
How 127 Hours Should Have Ended Darkens an Already Sad Film
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Celebrity Spoof Magazine Covers
James Franco and Seth Rogen Parody the Kim and Kanye Vogue Cover
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Gender-Bending Beefcakes
The James Franco Candy Magazine Cover Brings a Whole New Look
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Bespoke Suit Campaigns
The Gucci Made to Measure Ads Stars James Franco
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Celeb-Spoofed Rap Videos
Seth Rogen and James Franco Recreate Kanye West's Latest in Bound 3
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Crossdressing Celebrity Photoshoots
James Franco's Self Portrait Series Plays with Gender
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Hosts-in-Training Campaigns
The Oscars 2011 Commercial Has Dancing and Dress Malfunctions
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Celebrity-Themed Sleeping Masks
Nicolas Cage's Face Makes This Mask a National Treasure
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Painted Celeb Disguises
James Franco Covers the December 2013 Issue of Dazed & Confused
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Collaged Comedian Shirts
Any Zach Galifianakis Fan Would Love This Tee From Clashist
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Celeb Learning Classes
James Franco Launches a College Course on Himself
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Fake April Fool’s Trailers
This Pineapple Express 2 Trailer is an Elaborate Prank
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Meta-Celebrity Music Parodies
James Franco Makes a Justin Bieber Parody Music Video
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Weapon-Wielding Covers
James Franco VMAN Fall 2009 Issue Glamorizes Violence
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Star-Studded Snacks
Refinery29's Celebrity Cookies Are Easy on the Eyes and the Tongue
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Nonchalent Actor-Led Tours
The James Franco Multi-Tasker Galaxy Spot is Set in His Home
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Twisted MythologyAdaptations
‘Rebel’ By James Franco Recreates Classic James Dean
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Famous Actor Film Classes
The James Franco Skillshare Screenwriting Class Costs Only $25
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Man-Hunt Host Campaigns
Oscars 'Off the Grid' Hilariously Promotes the Movie Award Show
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Pottery-Focused Actor Experiences
Seth Rogen and Airbnb are Hosting Guests in the Hollywood Hills
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Film-Inspired Apparel Collections
A24 and Online Ceramics Launch 'Spring Breakers' Themed Apparel
Filmmaker-Backed Movie Apparel
Sofia Coppola Lends Her Work to Uniqlo for a Graphic Shirt Series
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
AI-Generated Film Trailers
Curious Refuge Generates a Wes Anderson-Inspired Avatar Trailer With AI
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Four-Seasons Fashion Lookbooks
Adam Jones Works with Photographers on a Comprehensive Lookbook
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Couture Denim Hats
G-Star RAW & Milliner Stephen Jones Collaborated on a Capsule
QSR-Collaborative Streetwear Designs
Burger King and FILA Join Forces on a New Collection
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Chic Chefcore Clothing Collections
FLAN Announces its New 'In Vino Veritas' Collection
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Celebrity-Fronted High Fashion Campaign
Marc Jacobs Enlists Kate Moss for the FW22 Resort Campaign
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Charming Chocolatier-Themed Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Low Wonka is Limited to Five Examples
Famous Film Director Exhibitions
180 the Strand Opened a Wes Anderson Exhibition
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Exclusive Movie-Inspired Cameras
Leica's D-Lux 7 007 Edition Celebrates 60 Years of James Bond
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Filmmaker-Inspired Apparel Collections
Uniqlo Reveals a Collection Featuring Sofia Copolla
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Sweating Billboards
Netflix's Billboard Conveys the Intense Action of Extraction 2
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Effortless Summer Apparel
R.G. Kane's Chaplin Shirt and Charli Shorts Embody Beachy Elegance
Exclusive Collaborative Eyewear Frames
Thierry Lasry and Joanna Czech Join Forces on Bright Frames
Actor-Designed Workwear Collections
The Ford x Sydney Sweeney Collection Reimagines Workwear
Spring-Ready Sophisticated Streetwear
Kith Spotlights Bryan Cranston in the Spring '23 Collection
Television-Showcased Abstract Art
OG OLED Lounge Unveils Some Korean Abstract Artwork
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Quilted Jewelry Campaigns
Chanel's Coco Crush Campaign Stars K-Pop Star Jennie
Rapper-Starred Fall Fashion Campaigns
Mallet London Taps Ghetts for Local Legends Campaign
AI Film Festivals
Runway ML Launches an Artificial Intelligence Film Competition
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
Understated Collaborative Denim Series
JJJJound and Levi's Work Together on a New Capsule
AI-Created Romance Books
Smoothie King Co-Authored a Book with ChatGPT to Market Summer Smoothies
Artist-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
Dumbgood Releases a Range, Inspired by Paul Frank
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
AI TV Characters
Gusto TV is Producing the World's First Food Show with AI Characters
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Chef-Collaborative Workwear Series
Lee Joins Forces with Sertaç Dirik on Workwear is Our Soul
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films
Netflix's Chicken Nugget Trailer is Cinematic and Hilarious
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Contemporary Classic Sunglasses
Oscar x Frank is an Upcoming Australian Eyewear Brand
Stacked Studio Complexes
This Massive Film & TV Studio Facility Will Comprise Six Stacked Blocks
Film-Inspired Backpack Desigs
Sprayground Announced a Collaboration with Iconic Film Scarface
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads
The Liquid Death x Rebel Moon Collab Pokes Fun at Beer Ad Tropes
Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations
Dio Joins Otani Workshop on a New Playful Collaboration
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies
Blockbuster Gets a Revived New Life as a Speakeasy
Financial Bootcamp Micro-Series
H&R Block's Responsibility Island Parodies Scripted Reality TV
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Angelic-Themed Fairy Tale Books
Chloë Sevigny Stars in Conversations with Angels by Chopova Lowena
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Netflix's Choose Love is its First Interactive Rom-Com
Artist-Honoring Exhibitions
Marian Goodman Gallery Showcases Late Artist Dan Graham's Work
Independent Puzzle Mobile Games
Storyteller is a Game Launching Online to Netflix Platforms
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Savory Indian Popcorn Snacks
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Made Mumbai Nights with Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Simplified AI Movie Tools
Faraway Let's Anyone Create Films with AI
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
Futuristic Sporty Sunglasses
Oakley Joins fragment on a New Series of Frogskins Eyewear
Animated Biographical Movies
Pharrell's Piece by Piece Biopic is Animated with LEGOs
Actor-Mimicking Programmed Ads
ChatGPT Uses AI Technology to Mimic Ryan Reynolds Personality
Cinema Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim & Cinema Chain CGV Created New Lamps from Salvaged Screens
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Rapper-Starring Fall Streetwear
Daily Paper Spotlights Headie One in New FW23 Collection
Horror-Themed QSR Short Films
The Jack In The Box 'Feeding Time' Short Film Offers Free Food
Athlete-Backed Game Consoles
Lebron James Showcases His Own Custom PlayStation 5
Insulated Sci-Fi Garments
The Columbia x Star Wars Skywalker Pilot Ski Collection Has Nine Styles
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks
Too Yumm! Teams Up with Marvel to Launch a Range of Healthy Snacks
Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Stacy Leigh Unveils Her Latest 'Escape to B-Roll' Art Exhibition
Superhero Action Game Sequels
Peter Parker and Miles Morales Star in the Spider-Man 2 Game
Comedian QSR Breakfast Campaigns
Taco Bell 'Breakfast with Peter' Stars Pete Davidson
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Film Partnership Snack Campaigns
Ruffles and Fast X Partnered on a New Campaign
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Reynolds and Smart's 'Just Friends' Reunion Marks Friendsgiving Celebration
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Celebrity-Backed Vacation Collections
Joe Fresh and Roxy Earle Launch a Vacation Capsule
Slick Boxing Fashion Collection
John Lawrence Sullivan and Everlast Collaborate on a New Range
Hand-Drawn Animated Films
The Boy and the Heron Gets an International Release this Year
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
Kimchi Grilled Cheese Tutorials
Food Influencer @andy_cooks Creates a Viral Kimchi Toastie Recipe
Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways
Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut Inspired the Jw Anderson FW 2024 Show
Comedic Role-Playing Games
'High On Life' is a Comedy RPG with Talking Guns and Constant Jokes
Parisian Eatery-Inspired Streetwear
L'As du Fallafel Gets its Own Collection of Merchandise
Rough Film-Processed AI Tools
DeepMind Develops a New AI Tool to Create Stage Scripts
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Designer-Starring Streetwear Campaigns
Clint 419 is the Face of Supreme's FW23 Seasonal Campaign
Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
Hollywood-Themed Candy Collections
Sugafina x Hollywood Celebrates 100 Years of the Hollywood Sign
Comedic Mascot Roasts
Mr. Peanut Will Be Roasted for Planters' Game Day Commercial
Standalone Celebrity Popcorn Brands
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Split-Off as its Own Brand
Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The A24 Cookbook 'Scrounging' Boasts Unglamorously Photographed Meals
Live-Action Animated Adaptations
James Wan and Disney are Creating a New Gargoyles Show
Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
Ceramic Contemporary Sake Sets
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Presents the New Sake Set of Five Designs
Mayonnaise Pairing Ads
Hellmann's Big Game Ad Stars Pete Davidson, John Hamm & Brie Larson
Branded Film Launches
Oakley Launches Future Genesis and a New Brand Aesthetic
Outer-Worldly Alien Film Trailers
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water Gets a New Look
Upcoming Dark Superhero Series
Amazon Announces that It is to Launch a Spider-Man Noir Series
Elevated Celeb-Backed Ashtray Sets
The Seth Rogen Ashtray Set Boasts Aesthetically Pleasing Pieces
Game-Derived Movie Series
Derek Kolstad Writes and Produces the New Streets of Rage Movie
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
Foney Fonts Challenges Players to Recognize Holiday Typography
Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Unveils a Teaser for its Upcoming Series
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Street Artist Tequila Collaborations
Tequila Avión Collaborates with Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr.
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Inaugural Live Comedy Specials
Chris Rock is Set to be Part of Netflix's First-Ever Live Comedy
Original Language Movie Debuts
The Super Mario Bros Movie is Debuting in NA in Japanese
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Comic Figure Documentaries
A New Stan Lee Documentary Will Launch on Disney+ Next Year
Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams
The First-Ever Neflix Livestream will Star Chris Rock
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space