Peter Gabriel: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 32
- on screen
- 1972–2025
- box office
- $10.8M
- average score
- 79
Peter Gabriel's Career in Numbers
Peter Gabriel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Gabriel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) to Sledgehammer (1986).
Peter Gabriel Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
Peter Gabriel Movies by Genre
- Music 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Music is the genre Peter Gabriel has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of sci-fi (1).
Peter Gabriel Career Milestones
- First film
- Lorca and the Outlaws 1984
- Newest film
- Sledgehammer 1986
Peter Gabriel Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Peter Gabriel is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Peter Gabriel Movies as an Actor
2
Peter Gabriel in Documentaries & Specials
30- 2025
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain as Self · Documentary - 2021
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story as Self · Music - 2021
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Why Are We (Not) Creative? as Self · Documentary - 2019
Kate Bush: The Sound Witch as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2019
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band as Self · Music Movie Echo Score: 79 - 2016
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People as Self · Documentary - 2014
Genesis: Together and Apart as Self · Music - 2014
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill as Self · Documentary - 2014
Peter Gabriel: Back to Front as Self - Lead Vocals · Music - 2014
For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela as Himself · Documentary - 2013
Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987 as Self - Vocals / Keyboards · Music - 2013
Miracle Rising: South Africa as Self · Documentary - 2012
Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So as Self · Music - 2011
Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live in London as Himself · Music - 2011
Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis as Self · History - 2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary - 2005
Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped as Himself - Vocals, Keyboard · Documentary - 2004
Genesis: The Video Show as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2003
Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live as Himself - Vocals, Keyboards · Music - 1994
The Jodorowsky Constellation as Self · Documentary - 1994
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live as Self - Lead Singer, Keyboards · Documentary - 1991
Peter Gabriel - POV as Self - Vocals, Keyboards · Music - 1989
New York Stories as Self · Drama Worldwide box office: $10.8M - 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball as Self · Comedy - 1984
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell as Self · Documentary - 1979
Kate Bush Christmas Special as Self · Music - 1978
Peter Gabriel: Live at Rockpalast as Himself · Music - 1973
Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios as Self · Music - 1973
Genesis - Live at Bataclan, Paris as Self · Music - 1972
Genesis - Live at Belgium TV Studio, PopShop’72 as Self · Music
Who Peter Gabriel Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Peter Gabriel shares the most films with. Bruce Springsteen comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Sting (3).
Peter Gabriel: Questions & Answers
How many movies Peter Gabriel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Peter Gabriel been in?
Peter Gabriel is credited on 32 films, from 1972 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Peter Gabriel's highest-grossing movie?
New York Stories (1989) is Peter Gabriel's biggest box office hit, with $10.8M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Peter Gabriel's movies have made $10.8M.
Peter Gabriel's biggest hits What is the best Peter Gabriel movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Peter Gabriel's best-rated film is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2019) with a score of 79.
Best Peter Gabriel movies, ranked What is Peter Gabriel's newest movie?
The most recent film on Peter Gabriel's filmography is When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Peter Gabriel work with most often?
Peter Gabriel shares the most films with Bruce Springsteen (3 films), Sting (3 films) and Eric Clapton (2 films).
The Best Peter Gabriel Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 32 credits.
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