Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 27
- on screen
- 1986–2026
- box office
- $79.9M
- average score
- 75
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Career in Numbers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kareem Abdul-Jabbar works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) to The Final Game of Death (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Movies by Decade
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Movies by Genre
- Drama 3
- Action 2
- Documentary 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (2).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Career Milestones
- First film
- D2: The Mighty Ducks 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- D2: The Mighty Ducks $45.6M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Final Game of Death 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Movies as an Actor
7- 2023
The Final Game of Death as Fifth Floor Fighter (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.12M - 2019
Game of Death Redux as Mantis, the 5th Floor Guardian · Action - 2007
I Tried as Sin · Drama - 2007
Weapons as P.J. · Drama - 1995
Slam Dunk Ernest as Archangel · Comedy - 1995
Forget Paris as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Drama Worldwide box office: $33.2M - 1994
D2: The Mighty Ducks as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Action Worldwide box office: $45.6M
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Documentaries & Specials
20- 2026
Jerry West: The Logo as Self · Documentary - 2022
They Call Me Magic as Self · Documentary - 2022
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers as Self · Documentary - 2021
Muhammad Ali as Self · Documentary - 2020
Be Water as Self - Student / Friend · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2016
O.J.: Made in America as Self (archive footage) · History - 2015
Kareem: Minority of One as Self · Documentary - 2015
Kobe Bryant’s Muse as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2011
On the Shoulders of Giants as Self - Narrator · Documentary - 2010
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as Self · Comedy - 2009
How Bruce Lee Changed the World as Self · Documentary - 2009
Kobe Doin’ Work as Self · Documentary - 2008
The Black List: Volume One as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2000
Bruce Lee in G.O.D. as Himself / Hakim · Documentary - 2000
Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey as Self · Action - 1996
Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault as Self · Tv movie - 1994
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon as Self · Documentary - 1993
The Curse of the Dragon as Self · Documentary - 1986
Ask Max as Himself · Family
Who Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares the most films with. James Coburn comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jackie Chan (3).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar been in?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is credited on 27 films, from 1986 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's highest-grossing movie?
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's biggest box office hit, with $45.6M worldwide, ahead of Forget Paris (1995) ($33.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's movies have made $79.9M.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's biggest hits What is the best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's best-rated film is Be Water (2020) with a score of 75.
Best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar movies, ranked What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's filmography is Jerry West: The Logo (2026), in the role of Self.
Who does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar work with most often?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares the most films with James Coburn (3 films), Jackie Chan (3 films) and John Saxon (3 films).
The Best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.
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