All of Steve Carell's movies, ranked

Ann SchmidtAug 18, 2020, 02:01 IST

Steve Carell has been in 41 critically rated movies.DreamWorks; Fox Searchlight Pictures; Paramount Pictures

Steve Carell may be best known for his role as Michael Scott on "The Office," but he's also had a successful film career.
According to critics, Carell's lowest-rated movies are "Curly Sue" (1991) and "Sleepover" (2004).
On the other hand, reviewers loved "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) and "Too Funny to Fail" (2017).

Steve Carell is best known for his comedic performance as Michael Scott on NBC's "The Office."

However, he's also had a successful, genre-spanning film career.

Here's every movie in Carell's filmography, ranked from worst to best according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films without critical scores were not included.

His lowest-rated movie is "Curly Sue" (1991).

Steve Carell had a small role in "Curly Sue." Warner Bros. Pictures

Carell had a supporting role in "Sleepover" (2004).

Steve Carell in "Sleepover." MGM

The actor starred in "Evan Almighty" (2007).

Steve Carell and Lauren Graham in "Evan Almighty." Universal Pictures

In "Bewitched" (2005), Carell played Uncle Arthur.

Steve Carell in "Bewitched." Columbia Pictures

He starred in "Welcome to Marwen" (2018).

Steve Carell in "Welcome to Marwen." Universal Pictures

The actor played the lead in the star-studded film "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" (2013).

Steve Carell and Olivia Wilde in "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone." Warner Bros.

In "Irresistible" (2020), he played Gary Zimmer.

Rose Byrne and Steve Carell in "Irresistible." Focus Features

He was Barry in the comedy "Dinner for Schmucks" (2010).

Steve Carell in "Dinner for Schmucks." Paramount Studios

The actor played an extra in "Homegrown" (1998).

Steve Carell had a small, uncredited role in "Homegrown." Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

He originated his role as Evan in "Bruce Almighty" (2003).

Steve Carell in "Bruce Almighty." Universal Pictures

The actor played Steven Goldstein in "Freeheld" (2015).

Steve Carell in "Freeheld." Summit Entertainment

He starred alongside Anne Hathaway in "Get Smart" (2008).

Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in "Get Smart." Warner Bros. Pictures

Carell had a supporting role in "Melinda and Melinda" (2005).

Steve Carell and Will Ferrell in "Melinda and Melinda." Fox Searchlight Pictures

In "Minions" (2015), the actor voiced a younger version of Gru.

Steve Carell voiced young Gru in "Minions." Universal Pictures

Carell played Dodge in "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" (2012).

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World." Focus Features

Carell returned as a the voice of Gru in "Despicable Me 3" (2017).

Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell voiced characters in "Despicable Me 3." Universal Pictures

He played the dad in "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" (2014).

Steve Carell played Ben in "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "Dan in Real Life" (2007), he starred as Dan.

Steve Carell in "Dan in Real Life." Buena Vista

He played former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in "Vice" (2018).

Steve Carell in "Vice." Annapurna Pictures

He originated his role as Brick in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004).

Steve Carell in "Anchorman." DreamWork Pictures

Carell starred alongside Tina Fey in"Date Night" (2010).

Tina Fey and Steve Carell in "Date Night." 20th Century Fox

He had a bit part in "Tomorrow Night" (1998).

Robert Smigel and Steve Carell in "Tomorrow Night." Circus King Films

The actor starred as David in "Beautiful Boy" (2018).

Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell in "Beautiful Boy." Amazon Studios

He had a supporting role in "Café Society" (2016).

Steve Carell in "Café Society." Perdido Productions

Carell made a cameo in "Neighbors" (2014).

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne starred in "Neighbors." Universal

He returned as Brick in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" (2013).

Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Steve Carell in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Paramount Pictures

He once again voiced Gru in "Despicable Me 2" (2013).

Steve Carell voiced Gru in "Despicable Me 2." Universal Pictures

In "Hope Springs" (2012), he played a couples counselor.

Steve Carell in "Hope Springs." Columbia Pictures

The actor voiced Hammy the Squirrel in "Over the Hedge" (2006).

Steve Carell voiced a character in "Over the Hedge." Paramount Pictures

Carell starred in "Last Flying Flag" (2017).

Steve Carell in "Last Flying Flag." Amazon

Carell played Cal in the ensemble rom-com "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011).

Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell in "Crazy, Stupid, Love." Warner Bros. Pictures

Carell voiced the mayor in "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" (2008).

Steve Carell voiced the Mayor of Whoville in "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" 20th Century Fox

He originated his iconic voice role in "Despicable Me" (2010).

Steve Carell voice the lead character in "Despicable Me." Universal Pictures

In "The Way, Way Back" (2013), Carell played Trent.

Steve Carell played Trent in "The Way, Way Back." Fox Searchlight/"The Way, Way Back"

He starred alongside Stone in "Battle of the Sexes" (2017).

Emma Stone and Steve Carell in "Battle of the Sexes." Fox Searchlight

The actor starred in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005).

Seth Rogen and Steve Carell starred in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." Universal

In "Foxcatcher" (2014), he portrayed John du Pont.

Steve Carell and Channing Tatum in "Foxcatcher." Sony Pictures Classics/NYFF

Carell starred in "The Big Short" (2015).

Steve Carell in "The Big Short." Paramount Pictures

Carell made a brief cameo in "Knocked Up" (2007).

Steve Carell in "Knocked Up." Universal Pictures

He played Frank in "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006).

Steve Carell played Frank in "Little Miss Sunshine." Fox Searchlight Pictures

Carell was interviewed for the documentary "Too Funny to Fail" (2017) — his highest-rated film.

Steve Carell was interviewed for "Too Funny to Fail." Hulu

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