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Jonathan Levine has 8 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 2000s through the 2010s. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by 50/50.
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Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick

After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Lio Tipton

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Dr. William Rush is not your average on-call doctor. He's not attached to any hospital, he's highly discreet no matter what the ailment as long as the client can pay his cash-only premium and the doctor can party with the best of them. He has no desire to change his life or how he lives it, until an old flame and his conscience begin to stir things up.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Tom Ellis, Larenz Tate, Rick Gonzalez

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie
Beautiful Mandy Lane isn't a party girl but, when classmate Chloe invites the Texas high school student to a bash in the countryside, she reluctantly accepts. After hitching a ride with a vaguely scary older man, the teens arrive at their destination. Partying ensues, and Mandy's close pal, Emmet, keeps a watchful eye on the young males making a play for Mandy. Then two of the students are murdered.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Amber Heard, Michael Welch, Whitney Able

Set in New York City in the sweltering summer, The Wackness tells the story of a troubled teenage drug dealer, who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist. Things get more complicated when he falls for one of his classmates, who just happens to be the doctor's daughter. This is a coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, music and what it takes to be a man.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen
When her boyfriend dumps Emily, a spontaneous woman in her 30s, she persuades her ultra-cautious mom to accompany her on a vacation to Ecuador. When these two very different women are trapped on this wild journey, their bond as mother and daughter is tested and strengthened while they attempt to navigate the jungle and escape.
Dir. Jonathan Levine · With Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Tom Bateman