Paul Simon: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 38
- on screen
- 1969–2026
- box office
- $39.8M
- average score
- 66
Paul Simon's Career in Numbers
Paul Simon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Simon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Annie Hall (1977) to Henry & Me (2014), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Paul Simon Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
The 1970s were Paul Simon's busiest decade, with 1 films.
Paul Simon Movies by Genre
- Animation 1
- Music 1
- Family 1
- Drama 1
- Comedy 1
Animation is the genre Paul Simon has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of music (1).
Paul Simon Career Milestones
- First film
- Annie Hall 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- Annie Hall $38.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Henry & Me 2014
Paul Simon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Paul Simon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Paul Simon Movies as an Actor
5Paul Simon in Documentaries & Specials
33- 2026
Lorne as Self - Close Friend · Documentary Worldwide box office: $449K Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2025
Ron Delsener Presents as Self · Documentary - 2023
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $135K - 2022
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon as Self · Tv movie - 2022
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo as Self · Documentary - 2018
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $46.9K - 2017
Bill Frisell: A Portrait as Self · Documentary - 2017
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2017
Paul Simon - The Concert in Hyde Park as Self · Music - 2017
Axé: Music of a People as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2016
Mike Nichols: An American Master as Self · Documentary - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 2012
Paul Simon - Live in New York City as Self · Music - 2012
Paul Simon: Under African Skies as Self · Documentary - 2011
The Harmony Game as Self · Music - 2009
Simon & Garfunkel: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009 as Self · Music - 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts as Self · Documentary - 2007
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song as Self · Documentary - 2005
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast as Self · Tv movie - 2004
Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends - Live On Stage as Self · Music - 2004
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies as Self · Tv movie - 1994
The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1991
Paul Simon’s Concert in the Park as Self · Music - 1988
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special as Self · Music - 1987
Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert as Self · Music - 1985
Muppet Treasures as Self · Comedy - 1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song as Self · Documentary - 1984
Steve Martin: Homage to Steve as Self · Comedy - 1982
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park as Self · Tv movie - 1982
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park as Self · Tv movie - 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash as Self - Interviewee · Music - 1977
The Paul Simon Special as Self · Tv movie - 1969
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America as Self · Documentary
Who Paul Simon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Paul Simon shares the most films with. Charles Grodin comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Jim Henson (4).
Paul Simon: Questions & Answers
How many movies Paul Simon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Paul Simon been in?
Paul Simon is credited on 38 films, from 1969 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Paul Simon's highest-grossing movie?
Annie Hall (1977) is Paul Simon's biggest box office hit, with $38.3M worldwide, ahead of One Trick Pony (1980) ($843K). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Simon's movies have made $39.8M.
Paul Simon's biggest hits What is the best Paul Simon movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Simon's best-rated film is Lorne (2026) with a score of 68, followed by Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) (64).
Best Paul Simon movies, ranked What is Paul Simon's newest movie?
The most recent film on Paul Simon's filmography is Lorne (2026), in the role of Self - Close Friend.
Who does Paul Simon work with most often?
Paul Simon shares the most films with Charles Grodin (5 films), Jim Henson (4 films) and Bruce Springsteen (4 films).
The Best Paul Simon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.
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