Jonathan Groff: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 2010–2025
- box office
- $1.67B
- average score
- 75
- Born
- March 26, 1985 (age 41)
- Birthplace
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Full name
- Jonathan Drew Groff
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Singer
- Years active
- 2002-present
The Best Jonathan Groff Movies
The highest-rated films Jonathan Groff is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Hamilton (2020) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Hamilton 2020 · King George -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Merrily We Roll Along 2025 · Franklin Shepard -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 A Nice Indian Boy 2025 · Jay Kurundkar -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Frozen II 2019 · Kristoff -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Knock at the Cabin 2023 · Eric -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 The Matrix Resurrections 2021 · Smith
Jonathan Groff's Career in Numbers
Jonathan Groff's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jonathan Groff works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) to A Nice Indian Boy (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jonathan Groff Movies by Decade
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Jonathan Groff's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Jonathan Groff Movies by Genre
- Animation 4
- Drama 3
- Family 2
- Comedy 1
- Mystery 1
- Action 1
- Biography 1
- Adventure 1
- Music 1
Animation is the genre Jonathan Groff has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (3).
Jonathan Groff Career Milestones
- First film
- Kung Fu Panda Holiday 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- Frozen II $1.45B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Hamilton Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- A Nice Indian Boy 2025
Jonathan Groff Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jonathan Groff is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jonathan Groff Movies as an Actor
17- 2025 Merrily We Roll Along as Franklin Shepard Worldwide box office: $2.67M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2025 A Nice Indian Boy as Jay Kurundkar · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.11M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2023 Knock at the Cabin as Eric · Mystery Worldwide box office: $54.8M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2022
Lost Ollie as Ollie (voice) · Animation - 2021 The Matrix Resurrections as Smith · Action Worldwide box office: $157M Movie Echo Score: 62
- 2020
Once Upon a Snowman as Kristoff (voice) (archive sound) · Animation - 2020 Hamilton as King George · Biography Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2019 Frozen II as Kristoff · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.45B Movie Echo Score: 66
- 2017
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure as Kristoff (voice) · Animation - 2016
LEGO Frozen Northern Lights as Kristoff (voice) · Animation - 2016
Looking: The Movie as Patrick Murray · Drama - 2016
A New Brain as Gordon Schwinn · Music - 2015
Frozen Fever as Kristoff (voice) · Family - 2014
The Normal Heart as Craig · Drama - 2014
Russian Broadway Shut Down - 2013
C.O.G. Drama Worldwide box office: $55.3K - 2010
Kung Fu Panda Holiday as Master Rhino (voice) · Family
Jonathan Groff in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2022
Spring Awakening: Those You've Known as Self · Musical Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as Self - Host · Documentary - 2020
Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II as Self · Documentary - 2020
Visible: Out on Television as Self · Documentary - 2018
Sutton Foster: Live from Lincoln Center as Himself · Music - 2017
Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie - 2016
Hamilton’s America as Self · Documentary - 2014
The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic as Self · Documentary - 2014
Showing Up as Self · Documentary
Who Is Jonathan Groff?
Jonathan Groff was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1985 and is 41 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jonathan Drew Groff (born March 26, 1985) is a highly acclaimed American actor and singer. Known for his versatile performances on stage and screen, Groff has earned significant awards including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. He began his Broadway career with his debut in the musical 'In My Life' (2005). He gained recognition for his roles in the rock musical 'Spring Awakening' (2006) and the historical musical 'Hamilton' (2015). His television career started with a recurring guest star role as Jesse St. James in the Fox musical-comedy series 'Glee'. He portrayed FBI Special Agent Holden Ford in the Netflix crime drama 'Mindhunter' and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He made his film debut in 'Taking Woodstock' (2009) and furthered his film career with roles in 'The Matrix Resurrections' (2021) and 'Knock at the Cabin' (2023). He also provided voices for characters in the Disney animated Frozen franchise. Groff was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His passion for theater and acting began in his formative years, with early influences from Julie Andrews' performance as Mary Poppins and Broadway star Sutton Foster. Groff was involved in many community productions throughout his teenager years before moving to New York City to kickstart his career.
Who Jonathan Groff Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jonathan Groff shares the most films with. Kristen Bell comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Idina Menzel (7).
Jonathan Groff: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jonathan Groff has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jonathan Groff been in?
Jonathan Groff is credited on 26 films, from 2010 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jonathan Groff's highest-grossing movie?
Frozen II (2019) is Jonathan Groff's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of The Matrix Resurrections (2021) ($157M). Across every film with box office figures, Jonathan Groff's movies have made $1.67B.
Jonathan Groff's biggest hits What is the best Jonathan Groff movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jonathan Groff's best-rated film is Spring Awakening: Those You've Known (2022) with a score of 90, followed by Hamilton (2020) (86).
Best Jonathan Groff movies, ranked How old is Jonathan Groff?
Jonathan Groff is 41 years old, born on March 26, 1985 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S..
What is Jonathan Groff's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jonathan Groff's filmography is Merrily We Roll Along (2025), in the role of Franklin Shepard.
Who does Jonathan Groff work with most often?
Jonathan Groff shares the most films with Kristen Bell (7 films), Idina Menzel (7 films) and Josh Gad (7 films).
The Best Jonathan Groff Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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