We all love Will Smith. He’s an icon, not just for his acting, but also for his lovable character and hilarious jokes.
Will Smith’s built up a pretty impressive portfolio of work over the years. Some will make you laugh out loud, others will make you cry — he’s even got some spooky films and shows.
If you’re in a Will Smith kind of mood, we’ve gathered all his best stuff. Check out the top Will Smith movies and TV shows in this article.
Top 11 Will Smith Movies and TV Shows
Here’s a complete list of Will Smith’s best movies and TV shows (and where to stream them):
1. King Richard (2021)
- Director(s): Reinaldo Marcus Green
- Genre: Biographical Drama
- Stream On: Stan, Apple TV
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal
King Richard is the film that won Will Smith an Academy Award for Best Actor. It’s a powerful performance that tells the tale of Richard Williams, determined father of Venus and Serena Williams.
2. The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)
- Director(s): Gabriele Muccino
- Genre: Drama
- Stream On: Apple TV
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton
The Pursuit of Happiness is based on a deeply moving and emotional real-life story of fatherhood, hardship, and perseverance. It’s undoubtedly one of Will Smith’s most beloved performances — it’s a real tear-jerker, too!
3. Men in Black (1997)
- Director(s): Barry Sonnenfeld
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy
- Stream On: Binge, Foxtel Now, Netflix
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn
Men in Black needs no introduction — it’s amongst Will Smith’s most famous works. This global film franchise has out of this world creatures, a suavé alien policing agency, and a banging soundtrack. If you’ve watched the first film, move on to Men in Black II (2002) next!
4. I Am Legend (2007)
- Director(s): Francis Lawrence
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic
- Stream On: Prime Video, Stan
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Willow Smith
A virus designed to cure cancer ends up creating cannibalistic creatures that are somewhere between a zombie and a vampire. Expect survival, tear-jerking emotions, and epic action as Dr. Robert Neville (played by Will Smith) struggles to find the cure.
5. Bad Boys (1995)
- Director(s): Michael Bay
- Genre: Action, Crime, Comedy
- Stream On: Binge, Foxtel Now, Netflix, Stan
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Téa Leoni
Bad Boys is the hilarious buddy-cop action film that had the ’90s in a chokehold. It follows detectives Mike Lowry (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) who screw up big time. They find themselves tracking down $100 million worth of heroin that was heisted from custody.
6. Ali (2001)
- Director(s): Michael Mann
- Genre: Biopic, Drama
- Stream On: Netflix, Stan
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight
Fancy a Will Smith sports film? Ali is the one. It’s a powerful biographical drama about the one and only Mohammed Ali. It’s so good, it got Will Smith an Oscar Nomination.
7. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
- Director(s): Various
- Genre: Sitcom, Comedy
- Stream On: Stan
- Top Cast: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro
This list wouldn’t be complete without Will Smith’s breakout TV role that made him a household name. It’s loaded with laughs, unforgettable catchphrases, and lovable characters.
8. Enemy of the State (1998)
- Director(s): Tony Scott
- Genre: Political, Thriller, Action
- Stream On: Disney+
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight
Moving away from his funny, jokester roles, Will Smith plays a brilliant lawyer who sees something he’s not supposed to. It descends into paranoia and fast-paced action.
9. Hitch (2005)
- Director(s): Andy Tennant
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Stream On: Binge, Foxtel Now, Stan
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James
If you’re in a lovey-dovey mood, Hitch will scratch your itch. It’s a unique romcom tale of a sophisticated ‘date doc’ who finds himself in a bit of a romantic dilemma. The vibes are light-hearted, sweet, funny, and endlessly charming throughout.
10. Shark Tale (2004)
- Director(s): Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman
- Genre: Animation, Family Comedy
- Stream On: Binge, Foxtel Now
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black
Talking fish, a star-studded cast, and endless comedy — Shark Tale is a feel-good family film that everyone loves.
11. Suicide Squad (2016)
- Director(s): David Ayer
- Genre: Action, Superhero
- Stream On: Binge, Foxtel Now, Prim Video, Netflix
- Top Cast: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto
A bunch of misfits with superpowers become the unlikely saviours who are forced to do good. Expect witty humour and gritty action.
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