Ranking Every Jim Carrey Movie Worst To Best

The rubber-faced funnyman's incredible career, definitively ranked.
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[@amb163]

Jim Carrey not being nominated for an Oscar for The Truman Show is the reason I stopped watching awards shows.

[@toddzombie8777]

Nobody cares.

[@UncleEbenezer77]

@@toddzombie8777 Edgy, bruh.

[@kuromiLayfe]

It didn’t show American testosterone or war…so yea ,of course no nomination

[@insanevictor]

Completely agree! One of my favorite films. Although I never watched it until we talked about it and was played in a philosophy class in college, back in 2005. Became a favorite since.

[@lordrib]

I stopped watching them when the most mediocre, but large budget, film I'd seen in years somehow made a billion dollars and beat out L.A. CONFIDENTIAL for BEST PICTURE..... yeah... YOU know the one...

[@ken5403]

Ace Ventura at 17?? The cameo in Anchorman is better? Can I have what you're smoking? 😁

[@missheard101]

RIGHT??? Anchorman 2 was awful. And he says the trans jokes didn't age well? At least they're funny, unlike all those cringe inducing black jokes in Anchorman 2.

[@MitchellFace]

When Nature Calls is funnier than Pet Detective. I fucking said it.

[@UncleEbenezer77]

The "baby" hippo birth scene in Ace 2 is the funniest thing I've ever seen on film.

[@MitchellFace]

@@UncleEbenezer77 Rhino, but yes. 100% agree.

[@lordrib]

Me and my friend used to rewind that scene over and over and over on the VHS. The movie itself isnt as good as the original but theres a few scenes (Rhino and the monopoly guy even. lol) That are some of the funniest physical comedy ever. But I mean... football in slow motion reverse was also SO GOOD in the original.

[@user-fq1ig3uy3q]

I nearly stopped the video when I saw how low on the list that gem of a movie was. I know every word verbatim.

[@alanwright2842]

Agreed, the slideshow scene always has me in stitches

[@ChroniclesOfCallum]

The fact that Cable Guy is so high just about makes up for the lowballing this list gave How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

[@anachronologist2017]

I'm sad that The Number 23 wasn't #23 on the list. For shame, Jules. Also, this list surprised me into realizing the Carrey might be one of my all time favorite actors for some of the movies he was in. Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine & The Ace Venturas are among my all time favorites.

[@freekshow0011]

I gave the video a thumbs down for that alone.

[@toonarmy8524]

reeeheeeheeeaaallllyyyyy :)

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

Agreed the number 23 was awesome , also gave a thumbs down

[@anachronologist2017]

@@darrellmetcalfe3615 I loved the list I gave it a thumbs up

[@jameshamilton5947]

Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber are classics. 😂😂😂😂

[@UncleEbenezer77]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind will always be his best role.

[@MrJtin69]

That's your opinion lol

[@UncleEbenezer77]

@@MrJtin69 Uh-huh, and seems to be many others; including Jim Carrey.

[@alm2187]

I'd give Majestic higher marks if it wasn't so contrived. The lovely leading lady stayed single an oddly long time.

[@grundi18]

And the wide opinion of the majority says trumans better. Every rating system involving people says this, thus opinions differ person to person

[@UncleEbenezer77]

@@grundi18 It is? Perhaps you should take that argument up with the audience score at Rotten Tomatoes... And Mr. Carrey [himself] who named 'Joel' from ESotSM his favorite role.

[@MrMr-ru3bw]

And what's with calling all these 1 minute cameo appearances, "Jim Carrey movies." No. They. Are. Not.

[@adamstrangelove1081]

I forgot all about that Truman Show quote! Man, hearing "Good morning, good evening" after so many years felt like ASMR😫🥰

[@brandonbumby2356]

"In case I don't see you, good morning, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight"

[@nevergonnagiveupuntilibeco5690]

@@brandonbumby2356 "In case I dont see ya, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night"*

[@missheard101]

Only a hipster would have two Jim Carrey dramas at the # 1 & 2 spots... You did Ace Ventura dirty.. I won't soon forget this Jules

[@SpinCityDemon]

At least The Number 23 wasn't last. I honestly liked that movie. It's decent and it's what introduced me to Nine Horses.

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

I love the movie. So list became instantly pointless after I saw that lol

[@soshwoink2203]

Jules I love you, but Ace Ventura not in Top 10 is a travesty!!! Big love bro!

[@freebee8221]

ecxactly!! ace ventura is am awesome movie. and the sequel was even funnier. he shouldv made 3.

[@MrMr-ru3bw]

There is so much comedy in that film. When people sat in theaters watching it, there's was loads of cracking up. It's easily his in his top 5... what kind of silliness is this list with that and all these 1 minute cameos being called "Carrey films"

[@michaeldimodica1018]

Yeah but its not woke so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thomasschwenke7486]

@@michaeldimodica1018 and by "not so woke" you mean openly hateful towards trans people?

[@michaeldimodica1018]

@@thomasschwenke7486 you good bro?

[@thebighomie4282]

I recently finally watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and I was blown away.

[@alltheprettyflowers]

personally I loved Once Bitten. it's fun just to see such a young Jim

[@slaterdaman]

You have a anchorman 2 cameo ranked higher than yes man and Bruce almighty? Wow

[@cazia9]

Jim Carrey as the Riddler is one of my all time fave Batman villains- I know a lot of people wished Robin Williams had done the role but Jim brought the manic rubber band energy Edward Nygma needs on the big screem

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

I would never want Robin Williams as Riddler lol I don't think anyone does.

[@MegaCloud05]

In my opinion, Jim Carrey does better in zany, cartoony, and funny performances, not the serious ones. My favorites being How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Cable Guy, Batman Forever, Dumb and Dumber, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Also I wonder, what if Jim Carrey played Deadpool?

[@apecentury228]

I completely agree. I would never waste my time with most of his dramas or even Ace Ventura. Also I'd switch The Mask with Dumb and Dumber

[@seanwilkinson7431]

Thanks to "Yes Man," I still say "RRRReduhBool!" whenever I buy a Red Bull.

[@jamalvargas6146]

The Mask is my favorite Dark Horse Comics property next to Sin City and Resident Alien and the bunch thanks to good ol' James Carrey

[@mullaoslo]

Ace ventura when nature calls at 28??? List instantly invalid.. It's definitely in the top 15 if it not top 10

[@missheard101]

My thoughts exactly.

[@stephenwodz7593]

I preferred When Nature Calls to the original. The fight scene with the native was hilarious. Also, it introduces the idea that Carrey hates bats ... hmmm.

[@tarantinoish]

Actually, Batman Forever came out before When Nature Calls, if that is what you’re referring to.

[@SamM6599]

How the hell can you say that Pink Cadillac is "forgettable?" It's one of his best movies that wasn't one of his more gritty and violent ones. It was actually very funny (funnier than most of Adam Sandler's shit that he peddles nowadays yet makes loads of money on) and Clint Eastwood was still great in the part and had some incredibly funny moments, and Bernadette Peters was also hilarious! You might find it forgettable, I think it was still one of his best films!

[@amberjohnson4820]

I really liked that movie, too!

[@toddzombie8777]

It's called an opinion. Everyone has different opinions. Sadly, yours differs on this occasion.

[@CortexNewsService]

I like it too. Mostly for Bernadette Peters.

[@RuanAntunes7]

Ace Ventura : Pet Detective will always be the no. 1 Jim Carrey film in my books

[@stig1782]

Am I going crazy or did he rank his cameo in anchorman 2 higher than ace ventura??

[@missheard101]

You're not going crazy. You're entering.... The Twilight Zone.. doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo

[@thomasschwenke7486]

Well it got a 10 places down for blatant homophobia...

[@justinkelly251]

I don't even know what to say here. The movies that you put before Ace Ventura is unforgivable

[@user-hf6vy8xc4i]

For me, when nature calls is one of the more quotable movie he’s made. Defo have it higher than #28. You are right though the birth through the bank end of a mechanical rhino is the funniest thing ever (maybe closely followed by the manipulated news reader scene in Bruce almighty with Steve Carell)

[@maros2727]

" Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" is probably the best comedy of decade,,, are you real with this ???? Jim Carrey was on the top and thats no debate

[@doormatt72]

i'd have put eternal sunshine as number one and truman show as number two, but this way is also acceptable. if those weren't number one and two, i'd have to hard disagree. lol. great list though!

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

If Eternal Sunshine was a bit funnier, and epic, I would agree. But Truman was legendary. Both are great, but I would say Eternal was more plot perfection, while Truman was just all around movie perfection

[@Pretty_MMA]

Me myself and Irene is my favorite Jim Carrey movie, and it’s not too long.. your.. your LIST is too long. So.. take that.

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

They can't help themselves having to critique things for the sake of being nerdy analysts who don't watch movies to enjoy them.

[@angelsinger4574]

“Earth Girls Are Easy” is best remembered for its soundtrack, including a very good remix of Depeche Mode’s “Route 66,” the Jesus and Mary Chain’s cover of “Who Do You Love,” and the B-52’s “Cosmic Thing.” But the best song is Julie Brown’s hysterical “Cause I’m a Blonde.” Her performance of it in the film is easily the best scene IMO.

[@laustcawz2089]

"Earth Girls Are Easy" began as a song on Brown's E.P. "Goddess In Progress". Brown was initially supposed to star in the film, but ultimately played a supporting role. "'Cause I'm A Blonde" was also included on "Goddess...".

[@VaultHunterKiriko]

Both Ace Ventura movies should be higher. And really none of these 2 minute cameos should be on here. Those aren't Carrey movies.

[@bookon999]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one the best films ever made. Period.

[@Mr.O-Town]

................. No.

[@vta2265]

@@Mr.O-Town ............ It's his opinion

[@Mr.O-Town]

@@vta2265 awesome!

[@lewissandell1]

ace ventura should be way higher up. definitely above the cable guy

[@RuanAntunes7]

Absolutely agree

[@missheard101]

100% agree

[@jimtin8754]

They were probably too afraid of seeming transphobic if they put it any higher ha

[@webstercarlson7553]

I liked him in cable guy more it is what it is. the entire list is basically his opinion

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

That's something I actually disagree with and this list sucked. Maybe When Nature Calls could be right behind it

[@FiliusFidelis]

35? aw common! I love Once Bitten! I realize these lists are highly subjective but that movie really deserves better.

[@tanyamyers1637]

Agreed.

[@CortexNewsService]

Yes! That was the first movie I saw him in as a kid. Still one of my favorites.

[@StewGuyMcRyan]

Yeah, great list. Pleased to see Carrey getting his due - I've always balked when people tell me Carrey is not a good actor. Sure, I get he's not everyone's cup of tea, but you can't deny that when he gets it right, shit he gets it right! Cheers Jules!

[@ms.mi.2231]

One of my favorite, of all time, actors' movies ranked by one of my, if not all time, favorite youtubers/narrators. I love it ❤

[@chocoguilene7561]

The Mask, The Trueman Show and I Love You Philip Morris are my all time favorites, but think I have to see Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind and Dumb Dumber soon. Thank you for the list❤️

[@ryutheslayer123]

I have always said that I would love to see comedy actors work on more serious dramatic and tear jerking movies

[@Motivationyt247]

Me myself and irene is literally the best jim carrey movie. One of the funniest movies ever made. It takes risks but its fucking hilarious.

[@kistgaming9831]

Liar Liar will always be my personal #1

[@frankmoniz1467]

Batman Forever takes my top spot. Absolutely no disrespect to Mr. Frank Gorshin, may he rest in peace, but Mr. Carrey's Riddler is delicious.

[@rlaux]

This listing of movies deserved a #1-per-list to finish!

[@jamieweyer2268]

No way I love you Phillip Morris ranks higher than the Grinch, Ace Ventura, Yes Man and most importantly BRUCE ALMIGHTY

[@Monster_myron]

What is number one? Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind or The Truman Show? Yes.

[@Y2M4444]

Wish you listed this as "Carrey's roles" since Kidding is a tv (or streaming) series, and Jim totally killed it in the first season, and kept the Quality in the second.

[@Y2M4444]

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind's Michael Gondry is the one behind Kidding. A fantastic series, I think Carrey let all his stuff out for that series and only then he was ready to go back to his regular self (sonic)

[@laustcawz2089]

He also starred in a sitcom way back in 1984-- "The Duck Factory".

[@michaelfinny7538]

Absolutely no doubt about number 1. How The Truman Show isn’t regarded as an epic movie is beyond me. No groundbreaking at the time. And Carrey was phenomenal.

[@scubasteevo7013]

I don't know how the Sonic movie is so underrated. It's easily the best video game movie of all time. While the plot feels a little weak at times and the dialogue a little cheesy, it's still hilarious and super fun.

[@apecentury228]

Resident evil 1 or 2 is best video game movie albeit Alice isn't in the games...

[@chakraUK]

Once you've heard Jules say "preformance" instead of "performance", you can't unhear it

[@brandonwirtz2308]

Jim Carrey is the closest actor we have left to the late, great Robin Williams. This video helps point that out. I can think of no other actor that has nearly the same energy or range. While he is no Robin Williams, he is very, very good.

[@amberjohnson4820]

I really LOVE Eternal Sunshine, Bruce Almighty, and The Truman Show. All of them were great movies! Also, please don’t judge me, but Once Bitten was my first introduction into the zaniness that is Jim (especially that Halloween dance scene with Erin Grey and Lauren Hutton was hysterical) and I totally had a crush on him after that roll. (It was the 80’s! 🙄) May Jim be blessed, always.

[@laustcawz2089]

Not Erin Grey...Karen Kopins.

[@amberjohnson4820]

@@laustcawz2089 , thanks so much! I definitely got the two women confused.

[@laustcawz2089]

@@amberjohnson4820 Karen certainly does look a little like Erin... also a bit like Courtney Cox. Wouldn't be surprised if they all auditioned for one another's roles.

[@xXMurKaPOWXx]

Last time I was this early my mom needed a C section

[@grimsq6634]

*frantically clicking through today's Whatculture uploads for my daily dose of Jules*

[@CmdrTomalak]

Used to be a big Jim Carrey fan and honestly, I just had to click to see how many I've seen.

[@Opal_jen_X]

I thought I'd missed Peggy Sue Got Married and backed it up to the 30s and 40s. Pleasantly surprised it made the top 10 😊

[@mikemenendez2046]

That scene with the rhinoceros is hilarious just you showing that little piece and talking about it just got me cracking up

[@Mr.O-Town]

I’m sorry but Anchorman 2 ahead of Ace Ventura is unforgivable..... I’d even put anchorman 2 in the top 10 worst sequels

[@freebee8221]

thats why i clicked thumbs down

[@missheard101]

Anchorman 2 sucks

[@thecunninlynguist]

Glad to see cable guy js top 10. It would be my #1, personally. My favorite role of his, ever. Quote it so much

[@ken5403]

Truly his best character to date. So deep! My all time #1 as well. "Silence... of the lambs" 😃

[@danielbigham6290]

I'm fairly certain you meant to place Liar, Liar and The Mask at the number 1 and 2 spots. I'm not sure which would have taken number 1 because both are hilarious. 7 and 5? Boo!

[@taylorjames14]

Number 23 deserved better

[@markallen2984]

"Once Bitten" is actually a pretty entertaining and enjoyable movie. I saw it ciatrick lie when it was first released, before Jim Carrey was a big star..... you could tell there was something about him.... I remember most clearly the line: "I don't want to be a vampire, I'm a DAY person"😄

[@DJGamingSmash]

Dark Crimes is good, why do people hate it?

[@sifatshams1113]

"Caaaaaaaaable guuuuy!!!"

[@thecunninlynguist]

Scrambie eggs are getting cold

[@ken5403]

Would you like some juice?

[@sebastiantaibo2659]

I completely agree with everthing said here about Man on the Moon. Fantastic movie thanks to Carrey's performance and shameful snub by the Academy.

[@chriscall]

I love The Majestic. I'm happy to see it high on this list, but I'd easily put it in the top-10.

[@johnkatsoudas3544]

Once Bitten is the first I saw with Jim Carrey back in 1986 as a little kid, and have love him ever since. It should be way higher on the list than it is. Number 1 in my opinion is the first Ace Ventura Pet Detective movie and number 2 is Dumb And Dumber.

[@sinswhisper9588]

next time you should do a list ranking each movie starring Robin Williams (RIP)

[@peterpayne2219]

This is a great format!

[@Estolcles]

"Man On The Moon" fully explained Andy Kaufman to me (before the internet, but was the only thing easily available on TV/cable other than "The Man From Hollywood" that Comedy Central would routinely run about his (lLEGENDARY) run in Memphis with Lawler. However...... I remember being engaged (single now), and that part towards the end of "Bruce Almighty".... duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.... that hit my emotions.

[@westonlong]

I Love You Phillip Morris, is probably my favorite Jim Carrey film. Seen it a bunch love it every time.

[@therestingrancor8259]

Good moring. The Truman Show is my fav Carrey movie♥️. And in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening & good night!✌️

[@rogerswab2131]

I don't understand how you can rank The Number 23 under so many movies that are undeniably garbage.

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

When Nature calls is one if my favourite movies

[@randomcrow8172]

I’ve only sent the number 23 like once but I got a tattoo from it hahaha. “What If?”

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

Great movie to be ranked last nearly

[@toobasaurus23]

Great mix. Thank you!

[@LukeLovesRose]

I wish we could see Carrey in a great Dark Crimes-style film. I really think people underestimate his capabilities

[@horrorfan1930]

I would love to see more of these filmography ranking videos! This was great!

[@kva11n50]

A list we never asked but the one we desperately needed

[@omarjimenez8895]

The man who defined my childhood

[@andrewdyke5561]

Him not winning in man on the moon is insane, he truely was andy innthat movie, so much so andys parents thought they were seeing thier son again

[@alm2187]

Q: What?! Ace 2 came only eighteen months after Ace? Why's it seem like longer? A: (checks IMDb) Oh! Because it was a full four movies later. That was a busy eighteen months!

[@tyrionstrongjaw7729]

Giving Man on the Moon the respect it deserves! Eternal and Truman Show are just two power house movies. I think a lot of people really missed the mark on what makes Carrey special. That human element. Those two movies shine by showing it.

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

I love you Philip morris is a proper hidden gem...

[@franolich3]

Personally I'd make The Truman Show No.2 and Eternal Sunshine No.1. This is ranking my favourite films that Jim Carey is in, not necessarily my favourite Jim Carey performances - The Mask would probably top that list. The Truman Show freaked me out the first time I watched it. When I was a kid being driven to school, I would often imagine that people walking down the street were in fact actors. When I saw them turn a corner and go out of sight, I imagined them frantically changing their costume and then emerging from another street looking like someone completely different. I would often turn my head to try and catch a glimpse of them suddenly rushing to their costume change. Psychology 101 - I often felt ignored as a kid and so sought attention, needed to think I was at the centre of something, that I was somehow special. I'm sure the film brought back similar memories for lots of people. But for me the premise of Eternal Sunshine is pure genius. Making the the technology of erasing memories seem so normal and believable allowed the story to focus on very tangible human struggles. Especially how can we escape painful memories without losing a significant part of who we are? I rarely bother reading comments and even less frequently write them (for good reason I hear you say!) But I've just had an incredibly surreal day and these films somehow summed it up perfectly. PS - While I was at university in the 90's, I knew some guys who would watch Ace Ventura pretty much every time they got back from being out on the piss - that or watch an awful soft porn channel!

[@bkr8932]

Once bitten should be higher on the list 💁🏾‍♂️

[@scorpshade6123]

Number 23 is one of my fav jim carrey movies..and it is a thing in real life

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

Mine too. And it's ranked allll the wayyyyyyy......at the bottom

[@GhostWriter520]

Adam Sandler next for one of these. Or Denzel Washington

[@michaeldimodica1018]

Putting ace ventura in the middle of the pack because it's "transphobic" is such hardcore soy its ridiculous.

[@thomasschwenke7486]

Not everyone can be an alpha male as you seem to be...

[@michaeldimodica1018]

@@thomasschwenke7486 that's unfortunate

[@Doomted90]

I went into this thinking "my favorite Carey movie BETTER be in the top 5" and it hit #1. What Culture does not disappoint.

[@bryceferguson9762]

Richard Donner is Superman 2 director. To say otherwise is to tempt fate.

[@gamleskalle1]

Carrey with Cannibal corpse will always be a favourite.

[@TheNaturalPatHarris]

Once Bitten is Fucking Great

[@user-fk6uq7yg6p]

I thought Yes Man and Bruce Almighty and 23 should have been higher on the list. I love Jim Carrey and his movies ❤❤❤❤

[@tarantinoish]

It’s Michel Gondry, pronounced Michelle Gondry. Not Michael Gondry. He’s French.

[@shezie125]

How could The Number 23 not be 23 ?

[@krizo3]

Cable Guy will always be my favourite.

[@swamiazahar4232]

And Jim & Andy? I would definitely put that on the top 5!

[@bbsincere]

Best watch for me today, thank you✌🏾💕✌🏾

[@MIKELIN8]

"Once Bitten" co-starred Karin Kopins. I had a huge crush on her back in the 80s. She was in a big commercial before this movie...I can't remembver what it was for.

[@capsfan8585]

Dumb and dumber needed to be higher

[@randallreeves5131]

Anchorman 2 over the Grinch? You really shit the bed on that one WC....