Actor

Michael Cera: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 57
on screen: 1999–2025
box office: $2.44B
nominations: 3
average score: 67

Born: June 7, 1988 (age 38)
Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Full name: Michael Austin Cera
Citizenship: Canadian
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Musician
Years active: 1999-present
Spouses: Nadine
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Michael Cera Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Cera is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Molly's Game (2017) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Michael Cera's Career in Numbers

Michael Cera's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Cera works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Switching Goals (1999) to Sacramento (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Michael Cera Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 17
2010s 23
2020s 13

The 2010s were Michael Cera's busiest decade, with 23 films.

Michael Cera Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Comedy 14
Action 6
Animation 4
Adventure 3
Tv movie 3
Family 2
Romance 1
Documentary 1
Biography 1

Drama is the genre Michael Cera has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (14).

Michael Cera Career Milestones

First film: Switching Goals 1999
Biggest box office hit: Barbie $1.45B worldwide
Best-rated film: The Phoenician Scheme Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film: Sacramento 2025

57 credits

Michael Cera Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Cera is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Cera Movies as an Actor

Michael Cera in Documentaries & Specials

3 nominations

Michael Cera: Awards & Nominations

3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2008 to 2024. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Critics' Choice 2 nominations
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination

30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Michael Cera: Nominated Outstanding Cast Barbie
13th Critics' Choice Awards
- Michael Cera: Nominated Best Young Actor Juno
- Michael Cera: Nominated Best Young Actor Superbad

Biography

Who Is Michael Cera?

Michael Cera was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada in 1988 and is 38 years old. Credited on films since 1999, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michael Austin Cera, known professionally as Michael Cera, is a highly talented Canadian actor, comedian, and musician, with a career spanning numerous award nominations including a British Academy Film Award, three Critics' Choice Movie Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award. Cera initially made a name for himself through his portrayals in comedic films such as Superbad (2007), Juno (2007), Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008), and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). He also stepped into more dramatic roles in films like Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), This Is the End (2013), Molly's Game (2017), and Person to Person (2017). Beyond his career in film, Cera gained further prominence through his role as George Michael Bluth in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development from 2003 to 2006, and again from 2013 to 2019. On stage, Michael Cera is recognized for his Broadway performances in the Kenneth Lonergan plays This Is Our Youth in 2014, Lobby Hero in 2018, and The Waverly Gallery in 2019. Alongside his acting career, Cera is also a musician and released his debut album True That in 2014.

Works with

Who Michael Cera Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Cera shares the most films with. Kieran Culkin comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Aubrey Plaza (3).

FAQ

Michael Cera: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Cera has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Cera been in?

Michael Cera is credited on 57 films, from 1999 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Cera's highest-grossing movie?

Barbie (2023) is Michael Cera's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of Juno (2007) ($232M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Cera's movies have made $2.44B.

Michael Cera's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Cera movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Cera's best-rated film is The Phoenician Scheme (2025) with a score of 75, followed by Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024) (75).

Best Michael Cera movies, ranked

Has Michael Cera won an Oscar?

Michael Cera has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Michael Cera has 0 wins from 3 nominations.

How old is Michael Cera?

Michael Cera is 38 years old, born on June 7, 1988 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

What is Michael Cera's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Cera's filmography is The Running Man (2025), in the role of Elton.

Who does Michael Cera work with most often?

Michael Cera shares the most films with Kieran Culkin (3 films), Aubrey Plaza (3 films) and Jonah Hill (3 films).

The Best Michael Cera Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 57 credits.

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