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
28
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
26
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
Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
The Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket is Comical
Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Marvel and KITH Join Forces Again on a Honorary Capsule
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Localized Comedian-Owned Eateries
The FUIYOH! It’s Uncle Roger Restaurant Boasts Umami Fried Rice
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Cheeky Tequila Campaigns
Pantalones Organic Tequila Reprises an Iconic Matthew McConaughey Role
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
Candy-Inspired Holiday Movies
M&M’s x 'Red One' Collaboration Brings Humor to Holiday Movie Nights
Semi-Reality Comedy Shows
Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Exclusive Spooky Sodas
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Inspired a Limited-Edition Fanta Flavor
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Cartoon Eating Challenges
A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest
Car-Themed Film Contests
The Lexus Film Masters Challenge Spotlights Emerging Canadian Filmmakers
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Creative-Inspired Denim Lines
7 For All Mankind Partners with Devon Lee Carlson in New Fall Launch
Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
LEGO Releases LEGO(R) Ideas JAWS Set and Brick-Buster Mini-Film
Charming Chocolatier-Themed Sneakers
The Nike Dunk Low Wonka is Limited to Five Examples
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Teen Film Juice Drinks
The Mean Girls x Ocean Spray Collab Celebrates the Film's 20th Anniversary
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
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Reimagined Beloved Character Comics
Marvel and Disney Imagine Mickey Mouse and Friends as Heroes
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Exclusive Collaborative Eyewear Frames
Thierry Lasry and Joanna Czech Join Forces on Bright Frames
Cinematic Superhero Frozen Pizzas
DiGiorno and Marvel Studios Teamed Up for Themed Pizzas
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Californian-Inspired Office Space
Studio Paul Toney Designs the Maximum Effort Office Space
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns
Amazon's Holiday Campaign is Inspired by 5-Star Reviews
Cinema-Inspired Chocolates
A24 Movie Chocolate Shares the Flavors of Beloved Theater Refreshments
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
Talk Show Hot Sauces
The Hot Ones Hot Sauces Elevate Any Meal or Recipe
Comedic Apparel Campaigns
Kevin Hart and Druski Launch the Fabletics 'Don Pant' with a Short Film
Financial Bootcamp Micro-Series
H&R Block's Responsibility Island Parodies Scripted Reality TV
Television-Showcased Abstract Art
OG OLED Lounge Unveils Some Korean Abstract Artwork
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'
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Comedic Airline Spin-Off Ads
Spirit Airlines Presents #NotInTheMiddle Starring Frankie Muniz
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Playful Cartoon Apparel
Kenny Scharf and Axel Arigato's Capsule Collection Lets You Wear Art
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
Local Youth Sports Fundraisers
Juan Castano Will Co-Host the Let’s Gooo Festival 2024
Humorous Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Amazing Taps Jason Alexander for Its New Campaign
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
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
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
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Rendezvous-Themed Fragrance Films
The Chanel 'See You at Five' Film Stars Margot Robbie
Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations
Dio Joins Otani Workshop on a New Playful Collaboration
QSR-Branded Streaming Services
Chick-Fil-A Rolls Out Its Own Streaming Service
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
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Actor-Approved Travel Collections
Bally Collaborates with Adrien Brody on a New Line
Simplified AI Movie Tools
Faraway Let's Anyone Create Films with AI
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Animated Biographical Movies
Pharrell's Piece by Piece Biopic is Animated with LEGOs
Cinema Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim & Cinema Chain CGV Created New Lamps from Salvaged Screens
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
Insulated Sci-Fi Garments
The Columbia x Star Wars Skywalker Pilot Ski Collection Has Nine Styles
Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks
Too Yumm! Teams Up with Marvel to Launch a Range of Healthy Snacks
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Film-Inspired Dessert Campaigns
EDWARDS® Desserts Has Collaborated with Actor Jason Biggs
Seasonal Spirit Campaigns
The Roku Gin 'Come Alive with the Seasons' Campaign Stars Elle Fanning
Legendary Stylist Salons
John Steinberg and Associates Opens a New Salon on Dundas West in Toronto
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Reynolds and Smart's 'Just Friends' Reunion Marks Friendsgiving Celebration
Celebrity-Backed Vacation Collections
Joe Fresh and Roxy Earle Launch a Vacation Capsule
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
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
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways
Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut Inspired the Jw Anderson FW 2024 Show
Parisian Eatery-Inspired Streetwear
L'As du Fallafel Gets its Own Collection of Merchandise
Surfing-Centric Podcast Series
This Podcast Was Created By 805 Beer and the World Surf League
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
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Rich Roll is Launching a Network Called Voicing Change Media
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Live-Action Animated Adaptations
James Wan and Disney are Creating a New Gargoyles Show
TV Personality-Backed Promotions
Dominos Taps Simon Cowell for its New Marketing Campaign
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Rapper-Endorsed Flame Stove Campaigns
Snoop Dogg Presents Solo Stove's Blunt Marketing Campaign
Premium City-Themed Pizzas
Domino's South Korea Features the Blockbuster Quattro Pizza
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
Luxurious Wine Pop-Ups
Kim Crawford will Host a Golden Wine Lounge at The Well Toronto
Ceramic Contemporary Sake Sets
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Presents the New Sake Set of Five Designs
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
LEGO and Pharrell Unveil the Piece by Piece Trailer
Cinematic Exploration Tools
Cinema Roadmap Offers Interactive Maps for Film Enthusiasts
Actor-Approved Lemonade Drinks
Guz-Jus Comes in Stay Beautiful and Dream Big Flavors
Streaming Platform Holiday Movies
Netflix Teases a Chaotic Holiday Thriller
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
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
Street Artist Tequila Collaborations
Tequila Avión Collaborates with Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr.
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Centralized Comedy Event Listings
Find Comedy Events Near You in Real-Time with Comedy Bit
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation