Will Smith's career has spanned across genres. Here are his 10 worst and 10 best films.

Meghan CookSep 25, 2020, 23:05 IST

Will Smith has starred in action, comedy, and superhero films.Sony Pictures, Columbia, and Warner Bros. Entertainment

Will Smith is best known for films like "Bad Boys" (1995) and his central role on NBC's "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
According to critics, Smith's best films include "Men in Black" (1997) and "Dads" (2020).
On the other hand, movies like "Student of the Year 2" (2019) and "After Earth" (2013) failed to impress critics.

After starring on NBC's "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," Will Smith made his mark across a number of film genres from comedy to action-packed drama. But even successful careers include a couple of duds.

Read on for the 10 worst and 10 best movies Smith has ever been in, 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 ratings were not included.

Smith's lowest-rated film is Bollywood's "Student of the Year 2" (2019).

Will Smith made a cameo in "Student of the Year 2." Dharma Productions

In the science-fiction film "After Earth" (2013), he played General Cypher Raige.

Will Smith starred alongside his son Jaden Smith in "After Earth." Sony Pictures

He was Judge in "Winter's Tale" (2014).

Will Smith as Judge in "Winter's Tale." Warner Bros. Pictures

Smith played Howard in "Collateral Beauty" (2016).

Will Smith as Howard in "Collateral Beauty." Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros.

In the comedic flop "Wild Wild West" (1999), he played James West.

Kevin Kline and Will Smith in "Wild Wild West." Murray Close/Warner Bros.

Smith came back as Detective Mike Lowrey in "Bad Boys II" (2003).

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in "Bad Boys II." Sony Pictures Entertainment

He played Ben Thomas in the drama "Seven Pounds" (2008).

Will Smith as Ben in "Seven Pounds." Sony Pictures

Smith played two versions of Henry Brogan in "Gemini Man" (2019).

Will Smith played Henry Brogan and Junior in "Gemini Man." Paramount Pictures

In "Suicide Squad" (2016), he portrayed Deadshot.

Will Smith and Margot Robbie in "Suicide Squad." Warner Bros. Pictures

Smith struggled to win critics over as Daryl Ward in "Bright" (2017).

Will Smith and Joel Edgerton in "Bright." Matt Kennedy/Netflix

On the other hand, "Men in Black 3" (2012) is one of Smith's top-rated movies.

Will Smith as Agent J in "Men in Black 3" Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures

The actor played Robert Neville in the apocalyptic drama "I Am Legend" (2007).

Will Smith in "I Am Legend." Warner Bros. Pictures

In the comedy "Hitch" (2005), Smith played Alex "Hitch" Hitchens.

Will Smith and Kevin James in "Hitch." Barry Wetcher /Sony Pictures

He played Robert Clayton Dean in "Enemy of the State" (1998).

Will Smith in "Enemy of the State." Buena Vista Pictures

In the animated comedy "Spies in Disguise" (2019), he voiced Lance Sterling.

Will Smith and Tom Holland voiced the lead characters in "Spies in Disguise." 20th Century Fox

Smith returned as Mike Lowrey for "Bad Boys for Life" (2020).

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in "Bad Boys for Life." Columbia Pictures

He was Manny in "Where the Day Takes You" (1992).

"Where the Day Takes You" featured Will Smith as Manny. New Line Cinema

Smith played Paul in "Six Degrees of Separation" (1993).

Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, and Will Smith in "Six Degrees of Separation." MGM Home Entertainment

Smith starred in the sci-fi comedy "Men in Black" (1997).

Will Smith as Agent J. Columbia Pictures

The actor's highest-rated film is the documentary "Dads" (2020).

Will Smith was interviewed in the documentary "Dads." Imagine Documentaries

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