Every single Zac Efron movie, ranked

Meghan CookOct 18, 2020, 22:01 IST

Zac Efron has starred in a variety of films, from musicals to dramas.Disney/Netflix/New Line Cinema

Zac Efron is an actor primarily known for his work in ensemble comedies, musicals, and romantic dramas.
"Hairspray" (2007) and "The Disaster Artist" (2017) currently stand as his highest-rated movies on Rotten Tomatoes.
Some of Efron's worst-rated films are New Year's Eve" (2011) and "Dirty Grandpa" (2016).

Zac Efron has been a big name in Hollywood ever since he got his start in 2006's "High School Musical."

Although he is mostly known for his work in comedies, Efron has dabbled in a variety of genres, from romantic dramas to frightening mystery films based on real-life people and events. But not all of his films have been critical hits.

Read on for every movie Zac Efron has been in, ranked by critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

Efron's lowest-scoring film is "New Year's Eve" (2011), in which he played Paul.

Zac Efron in "New Year's Eve." New Line Cinema

In the raunchy comedy "Dirty Grandpa" (2016), he played Jason Kelly.

Zac Efron and Robert De Niro in "Dirty Grandpa." Lionsgate

Efron was Matt Brody in the remake of "Baywatch" (2017).

Zac Efron and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in "Baywatch." Paramount Pictures

In "The Lucky One" (2012), he starred opposite Taylor Schilling.

Taylor Schilling and Zac Efron in "The Lucky One." Warner Bros.

Efron played Jason in the romantic comedy "That Awkward Moment" (2014).

Zac Efron in "That Awkward Moment." Focus Features

He was the titular Charlie in "Charlie St. Cloud" (2010).

Zac Efron in "Charlie St. Cloud." Universal Pictures

Efron played Dave Stangle in the comedy "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2016).

Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, and Adam Devine in "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates." YouTube/20th Century Fox

The actor played Cole Carter in "We Are Your Friends" (2015).

Zac Efron in "We Are Your Friends." Warner Bros.

In "The Paperboy" (2012), Efron played Jack Jansen.

Zac Efron and Matthew McConaughey in "The Paperboy." Millennium Films

He voiced Fred Jones in "Scoob!" (2020).

Zac Efron voiced Fred in "Scoob!" Warner Bros.

Efron was Jim Carrico in "Parkland" (2013).

Zac Efron in "Parkland." Exclusive Releasing

In "At Any Price" (2013), Efron played Dean Wheeler.

Zac Efron in "At Any Price." Sony Pictures Classics

He voiced Ted in Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" (2012).

"The Lorax" is one of the few animated films that Zac Efron has played a part in. Universal Pictures

Efron played the infamous Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" (2019).

Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile." Brian Douglas/Netflix

In "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the actor was Phillip Carlyle.

Zac Efron and Hugh Jackman in "The Greatest Showman." Fox

Efron played a de-aged Matthew Perry in "17 Again" (2009).

Zac Efron in "17 Again." MMVIII New Line Productions, Inc/IMDb

In "The Beach Bum" (2019), the actor was a wild card named Flicker.

Zac Efron in "The Bach Bum" Iconoclast

Efron played Teddy Sanders in "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" (2016).

Zac Efron played a fraternity brother in "Neighbors 2." Chuck Zlotnick/Universal

The actor got his big break playing Troy Bolton in "High School Musical" (2006).

Zac Efron as Troy Bolton in "High School Musical." Disney Channel

In "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" (2008), Efron reprised his role as Troy Bolton one last time.

Zac Efron in "High School Musical 3." Walt Disney Pictures

He had a small role as Nat in "Liberal Arts" (2012).

Zac Efron in "Liberal Arts." IFC Films

He first played Teddy Sanders in "Neighbors" (2014).

Zac Efron in "Neighbors." Universal Pictures

The actor returned as Troy Bolton in "High School Musical 2" (2007).

Zac Efron in "High School Musical 2." Disney Channel

Efron played Richard Samuels in "Me and Orson Welles" (2009).

Zac Efron and Claire Danes in "Me and Orson Welles." Freestyle Releasing

In "The Disaster Artist" (2017), he had a minor part as an actor named Dan.

"The Disaster Artist" stars Dave Franco and James Franco. A24

Efron played heartthrob Link Larkin in "Hairspray" (2007).

Zac Efron and Brittany Snow in "Hairspray." New Line Cinema

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