Phil Collins: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 58
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1964–2025
- box office
- $14.4M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 82
Phil Collins's Career in Numbers
Phil Collins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Phil Collins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Hard Day’s Night (1964) to The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Phil Collins Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were Phil Collins's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Phil Collins Movies by Genre
- Music 3
- Documentary 2
- Thriller 2
- Adventure 1
- Drama 1
- Crime 1
- Family 1
- Comedy 1
Music is the genre Phil Collins has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of documentary (2).
Phil Collins Career Milestones
- First film
- A Hard Day’s Night 1964
- Biggest box office hit
- Balto $11.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Immediate Family Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- The Greatest Night in Pop 2024
Phil Collins Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Phil Collins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 12 as actor. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Phil Collins
1Phil Collins Movies as an Actor
12- 2024
The Greatest Night in Pop Documentary Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2023
Immediate Family Documentary Worldwide box office: $66.4K Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2005
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live as Uncle Ernie · Music - 1995
Balto as Muk and Luk (voice) · Adventure Worldwide box office: $11.3M - 1993
And the Band Played On as Eddi Papasano · Drama - 1993
Frauds as Roland Copping · Thriller - 1989
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy as Uncle Ernie · Music - 1988
Buster as Buster Edwards · Crime Worldwide box office: $540K - 1987
The Return of Bruno as Phil Collins · Music - 1970
I Start Counting as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited) · Thriller - 1967
Calamity the Cow as Mike Lucas · Family - 1964
A Hard Day’s Night as Seated Fan with Necktie (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.39M
Phil Collins in Documentaries & Specials
45- 2025
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World as Self · Documentary - 2024
Phil Collins: Drummer First as Self · Documentary - 2024
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas? as Self · Music - 2023
Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights as Self (archive footage) · Music Worldwide box office: $63.6K - 2021
Genesis | The Last Domino? as Self · Music - 2017
Ceremony: The Return of Friedrich Engels as Self · Documentary - 2014
Genesis: Together and Apart as Self · Music - 2010
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC as Self - Lead Vocals · Music - 2010
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story as Self · Documentary - 2009
Prog Rock Britannia as Self · Documentary - 2008
Live At Knebworth 1990 - Parts 1, 2 & 3 as Self · Music - 2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears as Self · Music - 2008
Genesis | Come Rain or Shine as Self · Music - 2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary - 2006
Eric Clapton - Live at Montreux 1986 as Self · Music - 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as Self · Music - 2005
Live Aid Against All Odds as Self · Music - 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball? as Self · Documentary - 2004
Genesis: The Video Show as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2004
Phil Collins: Finally… The First Farewell Tour as Self · Music - 2004
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004 as Self - Lead Vocals, Drums · Music - 2004
John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad as Self · Music - 2002
Party at the Palace: The Queen’s Concerts, Buckingham Palace as Self - Performer · Music - 1999
Classic Albums: Phil Collins - Face Value as Self · Documentary - 1997
Music for Montserrat as Self · Music - 1995
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll as Self · Music - 1995
You Can’t Do That! The Making of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ as Self - Host · Documentary - 1994
Phil Collins: MTV Unplugged 1994 as Self · Music - 1993
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert as Self · Music - 1992
The Making of Sgt. Pepper as Self · Music - 1991
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights as Self - Tambourine · Documentary - 1990
Seriously… Phil Collins as Self · Tv movie - 1990
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live as Self - Vocals, Piano, Drums · Music - 1988
Mickey’s 60th Birthday as Self · Family - 1987
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium as Himself - Vocals, Drums · Music - 1986
Eric Clapton and Friends: Live 1986 as Self - 1985
Live Aid as Self · Documentary - 1985
Led Zeppelin: Live Aid 1985 as Self - 1984
‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video as Self · Documentary - 1982
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball as Self · Tv movie - 1981
Genesis | Three Sides Live as Self - Vocals, Drums · Music - 1977
Genesis: In Concert as Self · 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
Phil Collins: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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42nd Golden Globe Awards- Phil Collins: Nominated Best Original Song Against All Odds
Who Phil Collins Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Phil Collins shares the most films with. Eric Clapton comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Bob Geldof (10).
Phil Collins: Questions & Answers
How many movies Phil Collins has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Phil Collins been in?
Phil Collins is credited on 58 films, from 1964 to 2025. 12 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Phil Collins's highest-grossing movie?
Balto (1995) is Phil Collins's biggest box office hit, with $11.3M worldwide, ahead of A Hard Day’s Night (1964) ($2.39M). Across every film with box office figures, Phil Collins's movies have made $14.4M.
Phil Collins's biggest hits What is the best Phil Collins movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Phil Collins's best-rated film is Immediate Family (2023) with a score of 83, followed by The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) (81).
Best Phil Collins movies, ranked Has Phil Collins won an Oscar?
Phil Collins has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Phil Collins has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Phil Collins's newest movie?
The most recent film on Phil Collins's filmography is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Phil Collins work with most often?
Phil Collins shares the most films with Eric Clapton (12 films), Bob Geldof (10 films) and Elton John (9 films).
The Best Phil Collins Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.
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