Jay Roach: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1991–2025
- box office
- $1.86B
- average score
- 60
- Born
- June 14, 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
- Full name
- Mathew Jay Roach
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Filmmaker
- Years active
- 1986-present
- Spouses
- Susanna Hoffs
- Children
- 2
The Best Jay Roach Movies
The films of Jay Roach that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Meet the Fockers (2004) leads with $523M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $523M Meet the Fockers 2004 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $330M Meet the Parents 2000 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $314M Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1999 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $297M Austin Powers in Goldmember 2002 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $105M The Campaign 2012 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $86.9M Dinner for Schmucks 2010 · Comedy
Jay Roach's Career in Numbers
Jay Roach's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jay Roach works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Zoo Radio (1991) to The Roses (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jay Roach Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Jay Roach's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Jay Roach Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Action 3
- Biography 2
- History 2
- Drama 2
- Documentary 1
Comedy is the genre Jay Roach has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (3).
Jay Roach Career Milestones
- First film
- Zoo Radio 1991
- Biggest box office hit
- Meet the Fockers $523M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Roses Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- The Roses 2025
Jay Roach Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jay Roach is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Jay Roach
17- 2025
The Roses Comedy Worldwide box office: $52M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2020
Coastal Elites Comedy Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2019
Bombshell Biography Worldwide box office: $61.4M Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2016
All the Way History - 2015
Trumbo Biography Worldwide box office: $11.4M - 2012 The Campaign Comedy Worldwide box office: $105M
- 2012
Game Change Drama - 2010 Dinner for Schmucks Comedy Worldwide box office: $86.9M
- 2008
Recount History - 2005
Earth to America Documentary - 2004 Meet the Fockers Comedy Worldwide box office: $523M
- 2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember Action Worldwide box office: $297M
- 2000 Meet the Parents Comedy Worldwide box office: $330M
- 1999
Mystery, Alaska Drama Worldwide box office: $8.89M - 1999 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Action Worldwide box office: $314M
- 1997
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Action Worldwide box office: $67.7M - 1991
Zoo Radio Comedy
Who Is Jay Roach?
Jay Roach was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mathew Jay Roach, better known as Jay Roach, born on June 14, 1957, is an acclaimed American filmmaker, most recognized for his contributions in the form of prominent movies such as the Austin Powers series, Meet the Parents, Dinner for Schmucks, The Campaign, Trumbo, and Bombshell. Roach was not only instrumental in directing these movies but also played a vital role in shaping political television drama films like Recount, Game Change, and All the Way under his production banner – Everyman Pictures. For his impressive work, he has been honored with four Primetime Emmy Awards out of six nominations.
Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Roach's journey into films started with music videos. His initial work in the industry includes playing the cameraman for Eazy-E's music video Eazy-er Said Than Dunn. His directorial debut was marked by the 1990 comedy film Zoo Radio. Over time, he made a name for himself by directing successful spy comedies like Austin Powers series, sports comedy-drama film Mystery, Alaska, and critically acclaimed comedies like Meet the Parents and its sequel Meet the Fockers. His major transition into different genres was noticed with the production of biographical drama films Trumbo and Bombshell. His work on HBO's political drama films garnered him critical acclaim, earning him several awards and recognition in the television industry.
Who Jay Roach Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jay Roach shares the most films with. Ben Stiller comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Mike Myers (3).
Jay Roach: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jay Roach has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jay Roach been in?
Jay Roach is credited on 19 films, from 1991 to 2025. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jay Roach's highest-grossing movie?
Meet the Fockers (2004) is Jay Roach's biggest box office hit, with $523M worldwide, ahead of Meet the Parents (2000) ($330M). Across every film with box office figures, Jay Roach's movies have made $1.86B.
Jay Roach's biggest hits What is the best Jay Roach movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jay Roach's best-rated film is The Roses (2025) with a score of 70, followed by Bombshell (2019) (62).
Best Jay Roach movies, ranked How old is Jay Roach?
Jay Roach is 69 years old, born on June 14, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S..
What is Jay Roach's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jay Roach's filmography is The Roses (2025), which Jay Roach directed.
Who does Jay Roach work with most often?
Jay Roach shares the most films with Ben Stiller (3 films), Mike Myers (3 films) and Robert De Niro (2 films).
The Best Jay Roach Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 directing credits.
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