John Mayer: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1978–2025
- box office
- $219K
- average score
- 68
John Mayer's Career in Numbers
John Mayer's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Mayer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Blood Type: Blue (1978) to The Last Wolf: Karl Edward Wagner (2020), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
John Mayer Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were John Mayer's busiest decade, with 2 films.
John Mayer Movies by Genre
- Documentary 2
- Music 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Documentary is the genre John Mayer has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of music (1).
John Mayer Career Milestones
- First film
- Blood Type: Blue 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- California Typewriter $219K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- California Typewriter Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- The Last Wolf: Karl Edward Wagner 2020
John Mayer Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Mayer is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
John Mayer Movies as an Actor
4
John Mayer in Documentaries & Specials
21- 2025
FireAid Benefit Concert as Self · Documentary - 2023
The Mask as Himself · Comedy - 2022
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2021
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away as Self · Biography - 2020
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man as Self · Documentary - 2018
Shawn Mendes: Live in Los Angeles as Self · Music - 2014
Katy Perry: Getting Intimate as Self · Music - 2014
John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly as Self · Documentary - 2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self · Tv movie - 2013
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 as Self · Music - 2013
John Mayer: Rock In Rio 2013 as Self - Vocals, Guitars · Music - 2012
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot as Self · Music - 2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley as Self · Music - 2011
Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium as Self - Musical Guest · Music - 2010
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 as Self · Music - 2010
David Blaine: What Is Magic? as Self · Documentary - 2010
John Mayer - VH1 Storytellers as Self · Music - 2008
Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles as Self · Music - 2007
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 as Self · Music - 2004
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival as Self · Music - 2003
John Mayer: Any Given Thursday as Self - Vocals, Guitar · Music
Who John Mayer Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Mayer shares the most films with. Eric Clapton comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Buddy Guy (6).
John Mayer: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Mayer has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Mayer been in?
John Mayer is credited on 25 films, from 1978 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Mayer's highest-grossing movie?
California Typewriter (2017) is John Mayer's biggest box office hit, with $219K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, John Mayer's movies have made $219K.
John Mayer's biggest hits What is the best John Mayer movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Mayer's best-rated film is California Typewriter (2017) with a score of 82, followed by Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022) (53).
Best John Mayer movies, ranked What is John Mayer's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Mayer's filmography is FireAid Benefit Concert (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does John Mayer work with most often?
John Mayer shares the most films with Eric Clapton (8 films), Buddy Guy (6 films) and B.B. King (6 films).
The Best John Mayer Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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