The biggest actors in the entertainment industry today are names that we know very well. From being the star of the biggest films of the year to having a known reputation for years, an actor's filmography says a lot about not just their talent, but their ability to remain relevant throughout their careers. Especially in recent years, Will Smith has been in the public eye for both is acting chops and his actions off the big screen.
Smith is easily one of the most recognizable and charismatic actors out there. Despite recent controversy surrounding the incident with Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, there is no denying that Smith is a very gifted actor. Whether it be his ability to play a variety of roles to his imprint on popular culture, we are here to find the best of what he has to offer. Here is how Rotten Tomatoes has Smith's filmography ranked.
10 Spies in Disguise — 77%
Starting off strong, what great actor doesn't have at least one animated film under their belt? Now, those can be a hit or miss, but luckily for Smith, this one hits all the right marks. In 2019, the family-animated comedy film Spies in Disguise came out and currently has a solid 77% on the Tomatometer. Smith voices the suave spy Lance Sterling that ends up having to rely heavily on his sort of partner, the brainy scientist Walter Beckett, voiced by the one and only Tom Holland. This movie is entirely wholesome and a pretty good watch.
9 Where the Day Takes You — 80%
Smith plays Manny in Where the Day Takes You, an indie drama film that came out in 1992. The film follows the lives of a crew of people, runaways in the streets of Los Angeles. When a girl from Chicago come into the mix, the entire dynamic of the group shifts as they navigate their already dangerous lives. Where the Day Takes You is one of the earliest projects in Smith's acting career and rightfully deserves the 80% it has on Rotten Tomatoes.
8 Saving Face — 87%
Smith has producer credits on the lesbian romance drama film Saving Face, which sports an amazing 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. This film is a very underrated lesbian love story that is not talked about enough in the conversation of LGBTQ+ stories in entertainment. The film follows Wil, a young woman who is closeted from her family. When her mother comes to her pregnant and is unwilling to reveal the father of the child, her ability to grow romantic connections with a woman named Vivian. Especially for this Pride Month, this is definitely a story to check out.
7 Six Degrees of Separation — 88%
Are you looking for a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Six Degrees of Separation is a drama mystery film starring Smith as Paul, a young man who makes an appearance at a fancy dinner party hosted by two art dealers. Interestingly enough, he is covered in blood when he shows up. The film includes other notable names including Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen, and J.J. Abrams. Six Degrees of Separation has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
6 King Richard — 90%
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King Richard is one of the most recognized films in recent entertainment and in the entirety of Smith's career. With a 90% on the Tomatometer, King Richard is a groundbreaking biographical sports drama that has Smith starring as Richard Williams, a father ready to do all it takes to have his daughters Venus and Serena make history on the tennis court. Smith's performance is absolutely jaw-dropping in this film and if you are to watch anything in this man's filmography, King Richard has to be on the top of the list. Despite the controversy surrounding the infamous "Oscar Slap," we do have to note that Smith received the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for this film.
5 Men in Black — 91%
Who could forget about Men in Black, which rightfully has a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. The sci-fi action film has Smith starring as Agent J alongside Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. Together, they are the Men in Black who handle anything and everything that has to do with aliens and their presence on Earth. Both Jay and Kay are faced with unprecedented circumstances that could threaten the safety of the people of Earth. Men in Black is pretty iconic with how much it affects pop culture and the film industry as a whole.
4 Free Angela and All Political Prisoners — 93%
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners is a documentary that came out in 2012. Smith is an executive producer for the moving piece. The documentary follows the life of Angela Davis, a college professor and social activist that faces a murder trial in 1972. It explores social activism and free speech in ways that get audiences emotional, invested, enraged, and uplifted. Free Angela and All Political Prisoners has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
3 Dads — 94%
With 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, the 2019 documentary Dads is definitely up there on Smith's filmography. This moving documentary touches on the most intimate, difficult, and fulfilling aspects of parenting, specifically fatherhood in the modern age. There are a plethora of celebrities included in this documentary from other actors, comedians, talk-show hosts, and more. Although the themes throughout this documentary are sometimes serious and touching, Dads is not short of laughs and light-hearted moments that make this a very well-rounded watch for just about anybody.
2 To All the Boys I've Loved Before — 96%
Did you know that Smith has producer credits for the 2018 teen romance film To All the Boys I've Loved Before? Well, the more you know! This film was a pop culture reset for many and defined a new genre of Netflix original film franchise that it has yet to match since this 2018 release. The film follows high school student Lara Jean Covey as she navigates the aftermath of a huge bomb that drops on her life: her love letters getting sent out. This film has a whopping 96% on the Tomatometer. This film and the following two sequels are all available to stream on Netflix.
1 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion — 100%
Believe it or not, the top-rated movie on Will Smith's Rotten Tomatoes filmography is not one where he had to act! In 2020, all of our nostalgic dreams came true with the airing of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a top-rated sitcom that ran for an incredible six seasons in the 90s. The show, starring Will Smith became a must-watch for an entire generation and the generations to come.
Now years later, the cast was honored in a jaw-dropping reunion special that had all of us laughing, crying, and reminiscing in front of our screens. Although Smith does not give an acting performance in this, it is still a great special to watch that honors his work in one of the most iconic projects in his career. And, it has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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