Zac Efron has taken on many roles throughout his impressive career. Though the 32-year-old actor at first appeared in guest spots on TV shows like High School Musical series. Since the trilogy’s conclusion in 2008, Efron has stayed at the forefront of Hollywood by playing parts in a variety of genres. Because of this, we thought it was time to look at his greatest movies to date. To do this, we’ll be turning to the star ratings on IMDb.
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The popular movie website has given every Efron film a star rating based on the votes of ed s, on a scale of 1 to 10. We’ll be giving a spotlight to the movies with the highest ratings.
With the logistics noted, it’s time to enjoy some of Efron’s best films to date. Here they are, according to the fans at IMDb.
Neighbors (2014) - 6.3
Kicking things off is this 2014 comedy about a young couple that must deal with the Delta Psi Beta fraternity after the bros move in next door. Though the pair gets along fine with the guys at first, they soon find themselves in the middle of an intense fight.
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play Neighbors' main couple while Zac Efron heads up the fraternity as its president, Teddy Sanders.
Moviegoers loved the raunchy gags, particularly praising Efron for moving beyond the Disney stereotype through his bad boy performance.
Charlie St. Cloud (2010) - 6.4
A few years before Efron was fighting with his neighbors, he was falling in love with a former classmate in Charlie St. Cloud. However, moving on with a new girl also means letting go of a promise he made his deceased brother. Is it worth it?
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Though the 2010 drama was disliked by critics who found the narrative to be too sugary, viewers were happy to see Efron is a fresh post-High School Musical role. Sure, it wasn’t crazy original, but it was entertaining nonetheless.
The Lorax (2012) - 6.4
Efron lent his voice talents to this 2012 computer-animated musical based on The Lorax.
The film tells of Ted (Efron), 12-year-old boy who lives in a place without nature. Hoping to catch the affections of Audrey, he discovers that he must bring her the thing she wants the most, a Truffula tree. However, in order to track it down, he must first confront the furry, orange guardian of the forest.
While the story was simplistic, it was nonetheless cute, funny, and attractive to young audiences.
The Lucky One (2012) - 6.5
Yes, Efron starred in far more than one romance. In 2012, he co-lead this Nicholas Sparks drama alongside Taylor Schilling.
The Lucky One follows a US Marine (Efron) who ends up falling in love with a woman (Schilling) whose photograph he holds while in Iraq. It's not long before he sets out to track her down.
Like Charlie St. Cloud, critics weren’t big on the story for being full of melodramatic clichés. Sure, it was formulaic — but that didn’t stop viewers from staying interested.
Hairspray (2007) - 6.6
The Broadway musical known as Hairspray was turned into a big screen production in 2007.
The narrative tells of Tracy Turnblad, a teen in 1960s Baltimore who auditions for a televised dancing show. After winning, she soon realizes that there is a dark side to center stage.
Efron worked his way into the film as the lead male dancer of The Corny Collins Show and a potential love interest for Tracy. Hairspray was praised as a whole for being colorful, energetic, and full of fun.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile (2019) - 6.6
You know that Efron can sing and dance in happy movies, but did you know he can also channel his sinister side in a scary one? That’s exactly what happened when Efron played the role of real-life serial killer Ted Bundy in 2019’s Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
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The Netflix crime thriller recounted the life of Bundy from his time as a Seattle law student to his killing confessions.
Though viewers had mixed feelings on the film as a whole, none could deny how well Efron faded into his role.
Me And Orson Welles (2008) - 6.7
Though this 2008 Richard Linklater period drama had a small audience, it managed to resonate with those who did see it.
Me and Orson Welles, based on Robert Kaplow’s novel of the same name, tells of a 1930s New York teenager who takes on a stage role in a Julius Caesar play. Though he expects to leave it all on the stage, he soon finds himself also falling for a production assistant.
The indie film was praised by critics and general audiences alike for its powerful performances and engrossing story.
Liberal Arts (2012) - 6.7
This 2012 comedy-drama tells of a 35-year-old literature-loving college issions officer who falls for a spirited 19-year-old college student.
While Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Olsen star in Liberal Arts, and Efron s as a student named Nat.
Fans loved the bright yet layered story. Sure, Efron’s part was small — but it was nice to see him show up in a quirky role.
The Disaster Artist (2017) - 7.4
Efron took on a ing role in this 2017 biographical comedy about a hopeful filmmaker and actor who head to L.A. to create a film called The Room.
Efron portrays Dan Janjigian, one of the actors in The Room.
The Disaster Artist received a standing ovation at its premiere. It has since been praised for its humor, charm, and compelling plot.
The Greatest Showman (2017) - 7.6
Topping off the list as Efron’s greatest film to date is The Greatest Showman. This fan-favorite recounts a fictionalized version of P.T. Barnum’s attempt to create a circus full of the weird and the wonderful.
While Hugh Jackman stars in the leading role, Efron isn’t far behind as Phillip Carlyle, a playwright who partners up with Barnum and also falls for trapeze artist Anne Wheeler (Zendaya).
Viewers loved the dazzling visuals, moving musical numbers, and engrossing story. Its entertainment value ultimately won over audiences.
