Little Richard: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1956–2024
- box office
- $13.6M
- average score
- 86
Little Richard's Career in Numbers
Little Richard's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Little Richard works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Purple People Eater (1988) to James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Little Richard Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 1
The 1990s were Little Richard's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Little Richard Movies by Genre
- Comedy 4
- Music 1
- Drama 1
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
- Family 1
- Tv movie 1
Comedy is the genre Little Richard has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of music (1).
Little Richard Career Milestones
- First film
- Purple People Eater 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- The Pickle $84.5K worldwide
- Newest film
- James Brown: Soul Survivor 2003
Little Richard Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Little Richard is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Little Richard Movies as an Actor
10- 2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor Music - 1996
The Late Shift as Little Richard · Drama - 1993
The Pickle as President · Comedy Worldwide box office: $84.5K - 1992
The Naked Truth as Airborne Mustard Lover · Crime - 1992
Sunset Heat as Brandon · Thriller - 1990
Mother Goose Rock ’n’ Rhyme as Old King Cole · Family - 1988
Purple People Eater as Mayor · Comedy - 1988
Purple People Eater as Mayor · Comedy - 1988
Goddess of Love as Alphonso · Tv movie - 1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as Little Richard · Comedy
Little Richard in Documentaries & Specials
35- 2024
No Hamburg, No Beatles as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2024
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World as Self · Documentary - 2023
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll as Self (Archival Footage) · Music - 2023
Little Richard: I Am Everything as Self - Architect of Rock & Roll · Music Worldwide box office: $178K Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2021
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
McCartney 3, 2, 1 as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary - 2004
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American as Self · Music - 2003
Christmas in Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
The Road to Memphis as Self (archive footage) · Drama - 2002
It’s Black Entertainment as Self · Documentary - 2000
John & Yoko’s Year of Peace as Self · Documentary - 1998
Why Do Fools Fall In Love as Himself · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 1998
Chairman of the Board as Himself · Comedy Worldwide box office: $181K - 1997
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! as Self · Comedy - 1996
Be Cool About Fire Safety as Self · Documentary - 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as Self - Performer · Documentary - 1995
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll as Self · Music - 1993
RuPaul’s Christmas Ball as Self · Comedy - 1991
Voices That Care as Self - Choir Member · Documentary - 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin’ Through The Decades as Self · Music - 1988
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special as Self · Family - 1987
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $719K - 1985
The Real Buddy Holly Story as Self (archive footage) · Music - 1980
The Little Richard Story as Himself · Documentary - 1973
Jimi Hendrix as Self · Music - 1973
Let the Good Times Roll as Himself · Documentary - 1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin’ as Self · Documentary - 1973
The London Rock and Roll Show as Self · Music - 1971
Sweet Toronto as Self · Documentary - 1969
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee as Himself · Music - 1967
Catalina Caper as Self · Comedy - 1957
Mister Rock and Roll as Himself · Music - 1956
The Girl Can’t Help It as Himself (uncredited) · Romance
Who Little Richard Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Little Richard shares the most films with. John Lennon comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Keith Richards (5).
Little Richard: Questions & Answers
How many movies Little Richard has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Little Richard been in?
Little Richard is credited on 45 films, from 1956 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Little Richard's highest-grossing movie?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) is Little Richard's biggest box office hit, with $12.5M worldwide, ahead of Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll (1987) ($719K). Across every film with box office figures, Little Richard's movies have made $13.6M.
Little Richard's biggest hits What is the best Little Richard movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Little Richard's best-rated film is Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023) with a score of 86.
Best Little Richard movies, ranked What is Little Richard's newest movie?
The most recent film on Little Richard's filmography is No Hamburg, No Beatles (2024), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Little Richard work with most often?
Little Richard shares the most films with John Lennon (6 films), Keith Richards (5 films) and Eric Clapton (5 films).
The Best Little Richard Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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