Our team compiled the best Will Smith movies and here is what they came up with
Will Smith is a well-known actor, rapper, and producer. He began his career in the late 1980s as a rapper under the name “The Fresh Prince” before transitioning to acting in the 1990s. He has starred in a number of successful films, including Men in Black, Independence Day, and The Pursuit of Happyness. Smith is known for his charismatic and likable performances, and has often been praised for his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles. He is also known for his ability to consistently deliver box office hits. He has been nominated for multiple awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globe and BAFTA awards.
Here are the 22 best Will Smith movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Independence Day (1996)
Will Smith stars as Captain Steven Hiller, a Marine pilot, in this sci-fi blockbuster about an alien invasion of Earth. Rated PG-13, the film earned $817 million at the box office and was released in 1996. Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Randy Quaid also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the charismatic and heroic Hiller was a major factor in the film’s success and cemented his status as a leading man in Hollywood.
2. Men in Black (1997)
Will Smith stars as Agent J, a street-smart cop recruited by a secret government agency to keep track of extraterrestrial activity on Earth. Rated PG-13, the film earned $589 million at the box office and was released in 1997. Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino, and Vincent D’Onofrio also starred in the film. Will Smith’s comedic timing and chemistry with co-star Tommy Lee Jones was a major factor in the film’s success and spawned two sequels.
3. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Will Smith stars as Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son. Rated PG-13, the film earned $307 million at the box office and was released in 2006. Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, and Brian Howe also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of Gardner, a man fighting to provide for his son and improve his circumstances, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
4. I Am Legend (2007)
Will Smith stars as Robert Neville, the last human survivor in a world overrun by vampire-like creatures. Rated PG-13, the film earned $585 million at the box office and was released in 2007. Alice Braga and Charlie Tahan also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of Neville, a man struggling with loneliness and the weight of his responsibility, was a major factor in the film’s success.
5. Bad Boys (1995)
Will Smith stars as Mike Lowrey, a detective in the narcotics division of the Miami Police Department, in this action-comedy film. Rated R, the film earned $141 million at the box office and was released in 1995. Martin Lawrence, Tea Leoni, and Tchéky Karyo also starred in the film. Will Smith’s chemistry with co-star Martin Lawrence and his portrayal of the charismatic and wise-cracking Lowrey was a major factor in the film’s success and spawned two sequels.
6. Hitch (2005)
Will Smith stars as Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a professional “date doctor” who helps men woo the women of their dreams. Rated PG-13, the film earned $368 million at the box office and was released in 2005. Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the charming and smooth-talking Hitch was a major factor in the film’s success, and his chemistry with co-star Eva Mendes added to the film’s appeal.
7. Ali (2001)
Will Smith stars as Muhammad Ali, the boxer and civil rights activist, in this biographical drama film. Rated R, the film earned $87 million at the box office and was released in 2001. Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, and Mario Van Peebles also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of Ali, capturing the boxer’s charisma, athleticism, and political activism, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
8. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Will Smith stars as Bagger Vance, a mysterious caddy who helps a golfer rediscover his passion for the game. Rated PG-13, the film earned $30 million at the box office and was released in 2000. Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, and Bruce McGill also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the wise and philosophical Bagger Vance was appreciated for its subtlety and depth.
9. Men in Black II (2002)
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agents J and K in this sequel to the 1997 film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $441 million at the box office and was released in 2002. Lara Flynn Boyle, Rosario Dawson, and Johnny Knoxville also starred in the film. Will Smith’s return as Agent J was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Tommy Lee Jones was once again a major factor in the film’s success.
10. Focus (2015)
Will Smith stars as Nicky, a con artist who takes a young and attractive woman under his wing, only to have his past come back to haunt him. Rated R, the film earned $159 million at the box office and was released in 2015. Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, and Gerald McRaney also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the charismatic and confident Nicky was a major factor in the film’s success, and his chemistry with co-star Margot Robbie added to the film’s appeal.
11. I, Robot (2004)
Will Smith stars as Del Spooner, a detective investigating a murder that may have been committed by a robot in this sci-fi thriller. Rated PG-13, the film earned $347 million at the box office and was released in 2004. Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, and James Cromwell also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the skeptical and determined Spooner was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Bridget Moynahan added to the film’s appeal.
12. Wild Wild West (1999)
Will Smith stars as James West, a government agent in the post-Civil War West in this action-comedy film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $222 million at the box office and was released in 1999. Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, and Salma Hayek also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the charismatic and confident West was a major factor in the film’s success, and his chemistry with co-star Kevin Kline added to the film’s appeal.
13. After Earth (2013)
Will Smith stars as Cypher Raige, a general in a future human military force, in this sci-fi adventure film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $243 million at the box office and was released in 2013. Jaden Smith, Sophie Okonedo, and Zoë Kravitz also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the fierce and determined Raige was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Jaden Smith added to the film’s appeal.
14. The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Will Smith stars as T-Ray, the abusive father of a teenage girl in this drama film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $39 million at the box office and was released in 2008. Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, and Jennifer Hudson also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the cruel and abusive T-Ray was a departure from his usual roles and earned him praise for his dramatic acting.
15. Enemy of the State (1998)
Will Smith stars as Robert Clayton Dean, a lawyer who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy in this action-thriller film. Rated R, the film earned $111 million at the box office and was released in 1998. Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, and Regina King also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the ordinary man caught up in extraordinary circumstances was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Gene Hackman added to the film’s appeal.
16. The Karate Kid (2010)
Will Smith stars as Mr. Han, the karate instructor who helps a bullied teenager in this reboot of the classic 1984 film. Rated PG, the film earned $359 million at the box office and was released in 2010. Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, and Taraji P. Henson also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the strict but wise Mr. Han was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Jaden Smith added to the film’s appeal.
17. Gemini Man (2019)
Will Smith stars as Henry Brogan, an aging assassin who must confront a younger, cloned version of himself in this action-thriller film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $168 million at the box office and was released in 2019. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen, and Benedict Wong also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the experienced and skilled Brogan was well-received, and the special effects used to create his younger clone were praised.
18. Collateral Beauty (2016)
Will Smith stars as Howard Inlet, a successful advertising executive who falls into a deep depression after the loss of his young daughter. Rated PG-13, the film earned $168 million at the box office and was released in 2016. Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, and Edward Norton also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the grieving and emotionally-wounded Howard was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Kate Winslet added to the film’s appeal.
19. Concussion (2015)
Will Smith stars as Dr. Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian forensic pathologist who discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in football players in this drama film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $48 million at the box office and was released in 2015. Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Albert Brooks also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the determined and principled Omalu earned him praise, and the film highlighted important issues surrounding head injuries in football.
20. Men in Black III (2012)
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agents J and K in this sequel to the 1997 and 2002 films. Rated PG-13, the film earned $624 million at the box office and was released in 2012. Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, and Jemaine Clement also starred in the film. Will Smith’s return as Agent J was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Tommy Lee Jones was once again a major factor in the film’s success.
21. Seven Pounds (2008)
Will Smith stars as Tim Thomas, a man with a tragic past who sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers in this drama film. Rated PG-13, the film earned $168 million at the box office and was released in 2008. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper also starred in the film. Will Smith’s portrayal of the troubled and tormented Tim Thomas was well-received, and his chemistry with co-star Rosario Dawson added to the film’s appeal.
22. Men in Black: International (2019)
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as Agents J and K in this sequel to the 1997, 2002 and 2012 films. Rated PG-13, the film earned $253 million at the box office and was released in 2019. Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Liam Neeson also starred in the film. Will Smith’s return as Agent J was not well-received, and the film was criticized for its lack of originality.