LeBron James: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 2009–2025
- box office
- $392M
- average score
- 62
- Born
- December 30, 1984 (age 41)
- Birthplace
- Akron, Ohio, U.S.
- Full name
- LeBron Raymone James Sr.
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Professional Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
- Years active
- 2003-present
- Spouses
- Savannah Brinson
- Children
- 3
The Best LeBron James Movies
The highest-rated films LeBron James is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Shooting Stars (2023) scores highest, at 72. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
LeBron James's Career in Numbers
LeBron James's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres LeBron James works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from More Than a Game (2009) to House Party (2023), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
LeBron James Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 3
The 2020s were LeBron James's busiest decade, with 3 films.
LeBron James Movies by Genre
- Biography 1
- Comedy 1
- Action 1
- Adventure 1
- Documentary 1
- Sport 1
Biography is the genre LeBron James has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of comedy (1).
LeBron James Career Milestones
- First film
- More Than a Game 2009
- Biggest box office hit
- Smallfoot $218M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Shooting Stars Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- House Party 2023
LeBron James Filmography: Every Movie
Every film LeBron James is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
LeBron James Movies as an Actor
6- 2023
Shooting Stars Biography Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2023
House Party Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.29M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2021
Space Jam: A New Legacy as LeBron James · Action Worldwide box office: $164M Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2018
Smallfoot as Gwangi · Adventure Worldwide box office: $218M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2013
NB90s Documentary - 2009
More Than a Game Sport Worldwide box office: $960K
LeBron James in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2025
Court of Gold as Self · Documentary - 2024
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy as Self (archive footage) · Crime - 2023
Chasing Greatness: Coach K x LeBron as Self · Tv movie - 2022
The Redeem Team as Self - US Basketball Olympic Team Player (2004, 2008) · History Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2022
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Most Hated: How Kevin Durant Became the NBA’s Villain as Self · Documentary - 2021
From the Concrete as Himself · Documentary - 2021
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT as Self · Comedy - 2020
Junior as Self · Documentary - 2020
Junior as Self · Documentary - 2020
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 as Self - Host · Documentary - 2020
David Blaine: The Magic Way as Self · Documentary - 2020
I Promise as Self · Documentary - 2019
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story as Self · Documentary - 2018
Student Athlete as Himself · Documentary - 2011
NB80s as Self · Documentary - 2011
When They Were Young as himself · Documentary - 2009
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square as Self · Comedy - 2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants as Self · Documentary
Who Is LeBron James?
LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio, U.S. in 1984 and is 41 years old. Credited on films since 2009, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
LeBron James, full name LeBron Raymone James Sr., is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as of 2024. Widely considered one of the finest players in the sport's history and often equated with elite players such as Michael Jordan, he is known for his versatility, athleticism, and basketball intellect. Since 2003, James' career has spanned several teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, attracting four NBA championships, four NBA Finals MVP awards, four NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, and numerous additional accolades. Off the court, James has considerable influence as well. He is recognized for his involvement in the LeBron James Family Foundation, his various business ventures, and his social activism, notably speaking out on matters of racial injustice.
Who LeBron James Makes Movies With
The actors and directors LeBron James shares the most films with. Kobe Bryant comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Barack Obama (4).
LeBron James: Questions & Answers
How many movies LeBron James has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has LeBron James been in?
LeBron James is credited on 25 films, from 2009 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is LeBron James's highest-grossing movie?
Smallfoot (2018) is LeBron James's biggest box office hit, with $218M worldwide, ahead of Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) ($164M). Across every film with box office figures, LeBron James's movies have made $392M.
LeBron James's biggest hits What is the best LeBron James movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, LeBron James's best-rated film is Shooting Stars (2023) with a score of 72, followed by The Redeem Team (2022) (70).
Best LeBron James movies, ranked How old is LeBron James?
LeBron James is 41 years old, born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, U.S..
What is LeBron James's newest movie?
The most recent film on LeBron James's filmography is Court of Gold (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does LeBron James work with most often?
LeBron James shares the most films with Kobe Bryant (5 films), Barack Obama (4 films) and Dwyane Wade (3 films).
The Best LeBron James Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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