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Jay-Z: Movies & Box Office

films
44
on screen
1998–2024
box office
$420K
average score
86
Career at a glance

Jay-Z's Career in Numbers

Jay-Z's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jay-Z works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Streets is Watching (1998) to The Story of O.J. (2017), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jay-Z Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 1
  3. 2010s 2

The 2010s were Jay-Z's busiest decade, with 2 films.

Jay-Z Movies by Genre

  • Music 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Crime 1

Music is the genre Jay-Z has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of documentary (1).

Jay-Z Career Milestones

First film
Streets is Watching 1998
Newest film
The Story of O.J. 2017
44 credits

Jay-Z Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jay-Z is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jay-Z Movies as an Actor

4
  1. 2017 The Story of O.J. (2017) movie poster The Story of O.J. as Jaybo (voice) · Music
  2. 2015 Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015) movie poster Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives Documentary
  3. 2002 Paper Soldiers (2002) movie poster Paper Soldiers as Jay-Z (Rapper in Studio) · Comedy
  4. 1998 Streets is Watching (1998) movie poster Streets is Watching as Jay-Z · Crime

Jay-Z in Documentaries & Specials

40
  1. 2024 TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024) movie poster TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy as Self (archive footage) · Crime
  2. 2022 Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) movie poster Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  3. 2021 You’re Watching Video Music Box (2021) movie poster You’re Watching Video Music Box as Self · Documentary
  4. 2020 Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020) movie poster Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert as Self (archive footage) · Music
  5. 2019 Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019) movie poster Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift as Self · Music
  6. 2019 HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019) movie poster HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé as Self - Special Guest · Music Movie Echo Score: 86
  7. 2019 Free Meek (2019) movie poster Free Meek as Self · Documentary
  8. 2018 Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 (2018) movie poster Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 as Self · Music
  9. 2018 Family Feud (2018) movie poster Family Feud as Self · Music
  10. 2017 Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017) movie poster Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. as Self · Documentary
  11. 2017 4:44 (2017) movie poster 4:44 as Self (archive footage) · Music
  12. 2016 Lemonade (2016) movie poster Lemonade as Self · Music
  13. 2016 J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming (2016) movie poster J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming as Self · Documentary
  14. 2014 Yours And Mine (2014) movie poster Yours And Mine as Self · Documentary
  15. 2014 On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z (2014) movie poster On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z as Self - Performer · Music
  16. 2014 John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly (2014) movie poster John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly as Self · Documentary
  17. 2013 Beyoncé: Self-Titled (2013) movie poster Beyoncé: Self-Titled as Self · Documentary
  18. 2013 Beyoncé (2013) movie poster Beyoncé as Self · Music
  19. 2013 Picasso Baby (2013) movie poster Picasso Baby as Self
  20. 2013 Rihanna 777 Documentary… 7Countries7Days7Shows (2013) movie poster Rihanna 777 Documentary… 7Countries7Days7Shows as Self · Music
  21. 2013 Life Is But a Dream (2013) movie poster Life Is But a Dream as Self · Documentary
  22. 2012 Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012 (2012) movie poster Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012 as Self · Music
  23. 2011 Watch the Throne (2011) movie poster Watch the Throne as Self · Documentary
  24. 2011 Beyoncé: Year of 4 (2011) movie poster Beyoncé: Year of 4 as Self · Documentary
  25. 2010 Beyoncé: I Am… World Tour (2010) movie poster Beyoncé: I Am… World Tour as Self · Documentary
  26. 2008 Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes (2008) movie poster Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes as Self · Music
  27. 2007 Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi (2007) movie poster Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi as Self · Music
  28. 2007 The Beyoncé Experience Live (2007) movie poster The Beyoncé Experience Live as Self · Music
  29. 2007 Beef IV (2007) movie poster Beef IV as Self · Documentary
  30. 2007 Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life (2007) movie poster Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  31. 2007 B’Day Anthology Video Album (2007) movie poster B’Day Anthology Video Album as Self · Music
  32. 2007 Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (2007) movie poster Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt as Self · Documentary
  33. 2005 Live 8 (2005) movie poster Live 8 as Self · Documentary
  34. 2004 Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course (2004) movie poster Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course as Self · Documentary
  35. 2004 JAY-Z: Fade to Black (2004) movie poster JAY-Z: Fade to Black as Self · Documentary
  36. 2004 And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004) movie poster And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop as Self · Documentary
  37. 2003 Beef (2003) movie poster Beef as Self · Documentary
  38. 2001 Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged (2001) movie poster Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged as Self · Music
  39. 2001 The Concert for New York City (2001) movie poster The Concert for New York City as Self · Music
  40. 1999 Mariah Carey’s Homecoming Special (1999) movie poster Mariah Carey’s Homecoming Special as Self · Documentary
Works with

Who Jay-Z Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jay-Z shares the most films with. Kelly Rowland comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Michelle Williams (8).

FAQ

Jay-Z: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jay-Z has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jay-Z been in?

Jay-Z is credited on 44 films, from 1998 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jay-Z's highest-grossing movie?

Lemonade (2016) is Jay-Z's biggest box office hit, with $328K worldwide, ahead of Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes (2008) ($92.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Jay-Z's movies have made $420K.

Jay-Z's biggest hits

What is the best Jay-Z movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jay-Z's best-rated film is HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019) with a score of 86.

Best Jay-Z movies, ranked

What is Jay-Z's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jay-Z's filmography is TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Jay-Z work with most often?

Jay-Z shares the most films with Kelly Rowland (9 films), Michelle Williams (8 films) and Mary J. Blige (7 films).

The Best Jay-Z Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.

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