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The Best Eric Clapton Movies, Ranked

81 credits from 1968 to 2026, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Tommy (1975) with $34.3M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best Eric Clapton Movie in Every Genre

The best-rated film in each genre Eric Clapton has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Music leads with 4 films, and The Last Waltz (1978) is the pick of them.

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The Best Eric Clapton Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Eric Clapton films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing Eric Clapton movie?

Tommy (1975) made the most at the box office, with $34.3M worldwide, followed by Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) with $14.1M. Together, Eric Clapton's films with box office figures have made $54.5M.

Which Eric Clapton movie won the most awards?

Tommy (1975) is the most decorated Eric Clapton film, with 1 win from 3 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.

What is the best Eric Clapton music movie?

The Last Waltz (1978) is the best-rated of Eric Clapton's music films. In other genres: Blues Brothers 2000 (comedy) and Tommy (drama).

What is the newest Eric Clapton movie?

The newest film on Eric Clapton's filmography is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (2026), with Eric Clapton as Self.

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