Jimmy Buffett: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 1975–2025
- box office
- $4.73M
- average score
- 74
- Born
- December 25, 1946
- Birthplace
- Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S.
- Full name
- James William Buffett
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Singer-songwriter, musician, author, businessman
- Years active
- 1961-2023
- Spouses
- Margie Washichek, Jane Slagsvol
- Children
- 3
Jimmy Buffett's Career in Numbers
Jimmy Buffett's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jimmy Buffett works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Beach Bum (2019) to Tarpon (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Jimmy Buffett Movies by Decade
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 3
The 2020s were Jimmy Buffett's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Jimmy Buffett Movies by Genre
- Documentary 3
- Comedy 1
Documentary is the genre Jimmy Buffett has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of comedy (1).
Jimmy Buffett Career Milestones
- First film
- The Beach Bum 2019
- Biggest box office hit
- The Beach Bum $4.55M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Under the Volcano Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- Tarpon 2025
Jimmy Buffett Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jimmy Buffett is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jimmy Buffett Movies as an Actor
4
Jimmy Buffett in Documentaries & Specials
10- 2025
Ron Delsener Presents as Self · Documentary - 2022
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $179K Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2020
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2017
Parrot Heads as Himself · Music - 1998
Brian Wilson’s Imagination as Self · Music - 1997
Music for Montserrat as Self · Music - 1991
Voices That Care as Self - Choir Member · Documentary - 1982
I Love Liberty as Self · Documentary - 1978
FM as Self · Comedy - 1975
Rancho Deluxe as Self · Western
Who Is Jimmy Buffett?
Jimmy Buffett was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S. in 1946. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter, known for his tropical rock sound and persona, often portraying a lifestyle described as "island escapism" and promoting enjoying life and following passions. He recorded many iconic songs like 'Margaritaville', 'Come Monday', 'Fins', and others. He formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975. Of his over 30 albums, eight are certified gold and nine are certified platinum or multi-platinum. Buffett sold over 20 million certified records worldwide and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Musical Excellence category in 2024. Apart from his successful music career, Buffett was a businessman as well forming several business ventures, including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant chain, ventures in hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities. With a net worth of $1 billion, he was one of the world's richest musicians. Buffett was also a bestselling author and his fans are fondly known as 'Parrotheads'.
Who Jimmy Buffett Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jimmy Buffett shares the most films with. Eric Clapton comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Henry Winkler (2).
Jimmy Buffett: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jimmy Buffett has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jimmy Buffett been in?
Jimmy Buffett is credited on 14 films, from 1975 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jimmy Buffett's highest-grossing movie?
The Beach Bum (2019) is Jimmy Buffett's biggest box office hit, with $4.55M worldwide, ahead of Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) ($179K). Across every film with box office figures, Jimmy Buffett's movies have made $4.73M.
Jimmy Buffett's biggest hits What is the best Jimmy Buffett movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jimmy Buffett's best-rated film is Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) with a score of 85, followed by Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) (81).
Best Jimmy Buffett movies, ranked What is Jimmy Buffett's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jimmy Buffett's filmography is Ron Delsener Presents (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Jimmy Buffett work with most often?
Jimmy Buffett shares the most films with Eric Clapton (2 films), Henry Winkler (2 films) and Helen Reddy (2 films).
The Best Jimmy Buffett Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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