01 Charisma to spare, and one of the most rewatchable blockbusters of the 90s.
Will Smith – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · August 13, 2026
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Men in Black and Independence Day built his reputation as the most reliable blockbuster lead of his era, but The Pursuit of Happyness earned an Oscar nomination for something far more vulnerable. Ali required a full physical transformation.
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02 His most emotionally demanding role, and he carries it completely.
03 The film that made him a global movie star, and it earns the hype.
04 A physically and emotionally demanding transformation that got overlooked at the time.
05 A one-man show for most of its runtime, and he holds every minute of it.
06 The film that established his buddy-cop chemistry template for a decade.
07 Effortless charm, one of the better rom-coms of its decade.
08 A big swing playing the Genie, and it mostly pays off through sheer charisma.
09 A more grounded, disciplined performance than people expected from him.
10 A tense thriller that holds up well decades later.
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