One of the most profitable and successful actors in Hollywood is Will Smith. Extremely popular and with a legion of fans, films starring Smith are usually major box office successes.
Will Smith began his career as a rapper in the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, but gained worldwide fame when he starred in the comedy series “Um Maluco no Pedaço” (1990 – 1996). After the sitcom ended, Smith ventured into film and has since achieved countless successes.
With this in mind, we decided to list the 10 best films starring Will Smith.
Will Smith: The 10 best films
Based on the novel of the same name by Richard Matheson, “I Am Legend” is a post-apocalyptic thriller.
Will Smith plays Robert Neville, a scientist who appears to be the sole survivor of a virus that has wiped out much of humanity.
Immune to the virus, Robert works tirelessly to develop a cure. However, he must protect himself from hostile nocturnal mutants. The cast also includes the participation of Brazilian actress Alice Braga.
Directed by Michael Bay, “Bad Boys” is an action-comedy film in the “buddy cop” subgenre. This was Will Smith’s first major film role, following his television success with “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
Smith stars alongside Martin Lawrence as two narcotics detectives in Miami. In the story, the two are tasked with recovering a shipment of heroin stolen from the police safe. They end up exchanging identities and have to protect the main witness, played (Téa Leoni).
Comedy and science fiction film, “MIB” brings aliens to the center of the plot. Will Smith plays “J”, a police officer who becomes an agent of the secret organization MiB.
The MiB monitors and regulates alien activity on Earth, as well as erasing the memories of anyone who witnesses extraterrestrial activity. J becomes the partner of veteran “K”, played by Tommy Lee Jones. The film is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (“The Addams Family”, 1991).
Shortly before “MIB”, Will Smith starred in another extraterrestrial film: Mega Ticket Success “Independence Day”. Additionally, Smith stars alongside a strong cast: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. Smith plays Steven Hiller, a Navy pilot and aspiring astronaut.
Film about alien invasion, the plot follows the Earth defending itself from a hostile alien invasion. The humans’ counterattack is launched on US Independence Day.
Will Smith stars alongside Gene Hackman in the thriller “Enemy of the State.” Directed by Tony Scott (“Top Gun – Good Will Hunting”, “Déjà Vu”), the cast also includes Jon Voight, Regina King, Loren Dean, Jake Busey, Barry Pepper and Gabriel Byrne.
In the film, Smith plays Robert Clayton Dean, a lawyer whose life turns into hell when he unknowingly receives a compromising video documenting the murder of a congressman. With no idea what’s happening, Dean is relentlessly hunted by government agents.
Will Smith also starred in a superhero film: “Hancock”. The actor plays John Hancock, a superhero with extraordinary powers but an alcoholic and sloppy.
Hancock is unpopular due to his reckless and destructive behavior. The cast also includes Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
One of Will Smith’s most popular performances is this biographical drama, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner. Smith plays Gardner, a homeless, single father.
He seeks a better life for his son, persevering in a career that he believes will change everything for the better in the future. Jaden Smith, Will’s real-life son, plays Will’s son in the film.
Based in part on the short stories of Isaac Asimov, particularly his short story collection of the same name, “I, Robot” is directed by Alex Proyas (“The Crow,” 1994).
The film is set in a future where robots are an integral part of human society. Will Smith stars in the production as detective Del Spooner, who is prejudiced against robots. However, Spooner has parts of his body replaced by robotic parts after an accident. He investigates a murder apparently committed by a robot.
One of the highlights of Will Smith’s career was working with famous director Michael Mann. And the partnership played out in “Ali,” a biopic that follows ten years in the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.
Smith plays Ali and his performance earned rave reviews, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Despite being well received by critics, the film was a box office failure. The cast also includes Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, Jeffrey Wright, Mykelti Williamson and Jada Pinkett Smith.
For his performance in this film, Will Smith received the Oscar for Best Actor. Based on true events, the film is a biography of Richard Williams, father and coach of the famous tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
Will Smith plays Richard, and the film follows his father’s importance and perseverance in turning his daughters into great athletes.
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