Will Smith: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 72
- on screen
- 1990–2025
- box office
- $10.2B
- average score
- 64
- Born
- September 25, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Full name
- Willard Carroll Smith II
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Rapper, Film producer
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Sheree Zampino, Jada Pinkett
- Children
- 3
The Best Will Smith Movies
The highest-rated films Will Smith is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. King Richard (2021) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 78 King Richard 2021 · Richard Williams -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 The Suicide Squad 2021 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Bad Boys for Life 2020 · Lt. Mike Lowrey -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Bad Boys: Ride or Die 2024 · Mike Lowrey -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 The Roses 2025 · Derek -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Greed 2019 · Teacher
Will Smith's Career in Numbers
Will Smith's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Will Smith works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Chipmunks Rockin’ Through The Decades (1990) to The Roses (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Will Smith Movies by Decade
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 13
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Will Smith's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Will Smith Movies by Genre
- Action 19
- Comedy 9
- Drama 9
- Biography 4
- Documentary 2
- Music 2
- Adventure 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Action is the genre Will Smith has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (9).
Will Smith Career Milestones
- First film
- The Chipmunks Rockin’ Through The Decades 1990
- Biggest box office hit
- Aladdin $1.05B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- King Richard Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- The Roses 2025
Will Smith Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Will Smith is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Will Smith Movies as an Actor
47- 2025
The Roses as Derek · Comedy Worldwide box office: $52M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die as Mike Lowrey · Action Worldwide box office: $405M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2022
Emancipation as Peter · Action Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2021
King Richard as Richard Williams · Biography Worldwide box office: $39.5M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2021
The Suicide Squad Action Worldwide box office: $169M Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2020
Greed as Teacher · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.46M Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2020
Bad Boys for Life as Lt. Mike Lowrey · Action Worldwide box office: $427M Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2019
Spies in Disguise as Lance · Action Worldwide box office: $172M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2019
Gemini Man as Henry Brogan, Junior · Action Worldwide box office: $173M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Greed as Teacher · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.46M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2019
Aladdin as Genie, Mariner · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.05B Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2019
Student of the Year 2 as Special Appearance in 'The Jawaani Song' and 'Radha Teri Chunri'' · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.64M Movie Echo Score: 25 - 2018
Quincy Documentary Worldwide box office: $156K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2018
Howard as Genie / Mariner (archive footage) · Music - 2017
Bright as Daryl Ward · Action Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2016
Collateral Beauty Drama Worldwide box office: $88.6M - 2016
Suicide Squad Action Worldwide box office: $749M - 2015
Concussion Biography Worldwide box office: $48.6M - 2015
Focus Drama Worldwide box office: $159M - 2014
Winter's Tale Drama Worldwide box office: $30.8M - 2013
Blind Ref as Blind Referee · Comedy - 2013
After Earth Action Worldwide box office: $244M - 2012
Men in Black III Action Worldwide box office: $654M - 2008
Seven Pounds Drama Worldwide box office: $170M - 2008
Hancock Action Worldwide box office: $629M - 2007
I Am Legend Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $585M - 2007
The Rise of the Nutters as Phil Smith · Comedy - 2006
The Pursuit of Happyness Biography Worldwide box office: $307M - 2005
Hitch Comedy Worldwide box office: $372M - 2005
Club Oscar as Oscar (voice) · Comedy - 2004
Shark Tale Comedy Worldwide box office: $375M - 2004
I, Robot Action Worldwide box office: $353M - 2003
Bad Boys II Action Worldwide box office: $273M - 2002
Men in Black II Action Worldwide box office: $445M - 2001
Ali Biography Worldwide box office: $87.8M - 2000
The Legend of Bagger Vance Drama Worldwide box office: $39.5M - 1999
Wild Wild West Action Worldwide box office: $222M - 1998
Enemy of the State Action Worldwide box office: $251M - 1998
Welcome to Hollywood as Will Smith · Comedy - 1997
Men in Black Action Worldwide box office: $589M - 1996
Independence Day Action Worldwide box office: $817M - 1995
Bad Boys Action Worldwide box office: $141M - 1993
Six Degrees of Separation Drama Worldwide box office: $6.41M - 1993
Made in America Comedy Worldwide box office: $105M - 1992
Where the Day Takes You Drama Worldwide box office: $390K - 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin’ Through The Decades as Fresh Prince · Music - 1990
The Earth Day Special as Fresh Prince · Documentary
Will Smith in Documentaries & Specials
25- 2024
El cuarto round as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2024
Bad Boys: Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2023
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop as Self · Music - 2022
Kids’ TV: The Surprising Story as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
You’re Watching Video Music Box as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Amend: The Fight for America as Self - Host · Documentary - 2020
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2020
Bigflo & Oli: Hip Hop Frenzy as Self · Music - 2020
Will Smith: The Prince of Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 2020
Free Child as Self · Documentary - 2020
David Blaine: Ascension as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 2019
Dads as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2019
Jon Bellion | Behind the Scenes of ‘Glory Sound Prep’ as Self · Documentary - 2016
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League as Self · Documentary - 2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments as Self · Documentary - 2013
David Blaine: Real or Magic as Self · Documentary - 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2005
Live 8 as Self - Philadelphia · Documentary - 2005
Will Smith: Live in Concert as Self · Music - 1999
It’s a Whole New West: The Making of ‘Wild, Wild West’ as Self · Documentary - 1999
Torrance Rises as Self · Comedy - 1998
Roswell Top Secret as Self · Documentary - 1996
Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion as Self · Sci-Fi - 1990
Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 1990
Night of 100 Stars III as Self · Comedy
Who Is Will Smith?
Will Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper and film producer known for his immense contributions in the entertainment industry. Known for his extensive filmography and successful music career, Smith is considered one of Hollywood's top actors. He started his career with a role in the NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' (1990–1996). His unique story-telling style in rap along with DJ Jazzy Jeff catapulted him to fame with hits like 'Parents Just Don't Understand', 'Summertime', etc. In 1995, Smith propelled to mainstream cinema with the action film 'Bad Boys', followed by a chain of blockbusters. His noteworthy performances include 'Independence Day', 'Men in Black' series, 'Hitch', 'I Am Legend', and critically acclaimed roles in movies like 'Ali' and 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. Despite the recurring criticism and controversies, Smith continued to make strides in his career. For instance, his portrayal of Richard Williams in 'King Richard' (2021) earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Furthermore, Smith's transition from music to acting has influenced multiple rappers to foray into acting.
Who Will Smith Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Will Smith shares the most films with. Woody Harrelson comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Martin Lawrence (5).
Will Smith: Questions & Answers
How many movies Will Smith has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Will Smith been in?
Will Smith is credited on 72 films, from 1990 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Will Smith's highest-grossing movie?
Aladdin (2019) is Will Smith's biggest box office hit, with $1.05B worldwide, ahead of Independence Day (1996) ($817M). Across every film with box office figures, Will Smith's movies have made $10.2B.
Will Smith's biggest hits What is the best Will Smith movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Will Smith's best-rated film is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020) with a score of 86, followed by King Richard (2021) (78).
Best Will Smith movies, ranked How old is Will Smith?
Will Smith is 58 years old, born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
What is Will Smith's newest movie?
The most recent film on Will Smith's filmography is The Roses (2025), in the role of Derek.
Who does Will Smith work with most often?
Will Smith shares the most films with Woody Harrelson (5 films), Martin Lawrence (5 films) and Barry Sonnenfeld (5 films).
The Best Will Smith Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 72 credits.
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