Highlights

• Ashton Kutcher has had a successful career in acting, producing, and entrepreneurship, with notable roles in TV shows and movies like Just Married and What Happens in Vegas.
• Kutcher is also passionate about fighting human trafficking and co-founded Thorn, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the sexual exploitation of children.
• His movie roles include both leading and supporting roles, with some of his biggest box office successes including Cheaper by the Dozen and Guess Who.

Ashton Kutcher is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame in 1998 as Michael Kelso on the sitcom That '70s Show. Kutcher has also starred in TV shows such as Punk'd, Two and a Half Men, and The Ranch. Some of his films include Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), The Butterfly Effect (2004), What Happens in Vegas (2008), No Strings Attached (2011) and Jobs (2013).

Kutcher is also known for his efforts to fight against human trafficking. In 2012, Kutcher and his ex-wife Demi Moore co-founded Thorn, a nonprofit organization that works to eliminate the sexual exploitation of children. Ashton Kutcher is now married to Mila Kunis (who outperforms Ashton in the box office, by the way), and they have two children together. In total, Ashton Kutcher movie roles include around 31 movies, and of those, Kutcher played the lead in 12 of them.

However, here are the ones that made the most money at the box office worldwide, according to The Numbers.

Updated May 2024: Ashton Kutcher has been in several productions that have done incredibly well at the box office. While he has not been on the big screen for several years, he continues to act on the small screen. However, with a project in post-production headed to the big screen, Kutcher may yet add another $100 million film to his list.

9 Just Married (2003)

Box Office Gross: $102 Million

• Lead role

In the movie Just Married, Ashton Kutcher plays Tom, who falls in love with Sarah, played by Brittany Murphy prior to her tragic death. The two decide to get married despite the objections of Sarah's wealthy family. After a disastrous honeymoon in Europe, the newlyweds return home to face the challenges of their new life together. One of the biggest challenges for Tom and Sarah is adjusting to living together.

They quickly realize that they have very different personalities and habits. Tom is messy and spontaneous, while Sarah is organized and likes to plan everything out. This leads to a lot of arguments and misunderstandings as they try to navigate their new life as a married couple. However, with time and effort, they learn to compromise and find a balance that works for both of them.

8 Cheaper By The Dozen (2003)

Box Office Gross: $190 Million

• Supporting role

Ashton Kutcher plays a small role in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen. Hank, the former boyfriend of Kate and Tom Baker's daughter Nora, is known for his snobbish personality, which has earned him the dislike of the Bakers.

His background as an only child could explain his difficulty connecting with Nora and her siblings. Hank was a commercial actor who was candid about relying on his looks to secure roles. He has made it clear that he does not want children in the future due to his strong aversion to them.

7 Guess Who (2005)

Box Office Gross: $102 Million

• Lead role

In the comedy movie Guess Who, Ashton Kutcher plays the role of Simon Green, a young man who is dating Theresa, played by Zoe Saldana. However, when Simon meets Theresa's father, Percy Jones, played by Bernie Mac, things start to go awry.

Percy is not pleased that his daughter is dating a white man, and the tension between the two characters creates many comedic moments throughout the film.

Despite their differences, Simon and Percy eventually come to understand and respect each other, making for a heartwarming ending to the movie.

6 Open Season (2006)

Box Office Gross: $192 Million

• Lead role

In the animated movie Open Season, Ashton Kutcher lends his voice to the character of Elliot, a mule deer who befriends a domesticated grizzly bear named Boog, voiced by Martin Lawrence.The two embark on a wild adventure after Boog accidentally starts a forest fire, and they are forced to flee their comfortable lives in the town of Timberline.

Along the way, they encounter a variety of other forest animals and must work together to survive and find their way back home. The film was a commercial success and led to two sequels, Open Season 2 and Open Season 3.

5 What Happens In Vegas (2008)

Box Office Gross: $219 Million

• Lead role

What Happens in Vegas is a comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. The movie follows two strangers, Joy and Jack, who meet in Las Vegas and impulsively get married after a wild night of partying. The next morning, they quickly realized their mistake and agreed to annul the marriage.

However, things take a turn when Jack hits the jackpot on a slot machine using Joy's quarter. Suddenly, they find themselves stuck together as they try to navigate their way through the city and figure out how to split the winnings.

Along the way, they discover more about each other and their own desires, leading to unexpected revelations and a change of heart.

4 Valentine's Day (2010)

Box Office Gross: $218 Million

• Lead role

Valentine's Day is a movie that follows the lives of different couples as the big day approaches. Some of the couples are just starting out, while others have been together for years. The film explores the ups and downs of relationships, from the excitement of new love to the challenges of long-term commitment. Each storyline is unique, but they all come together in a heartwarming and romantic way.

In this film, Ashton Kutcher plays a florist named Reed who is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Morley, played by Jessica Alba. Reed is planning to propose to Morley on Valentine's Day, but things don't go quite as planned.

Meanwhile, a young boy named Edison is trying to win the affections of his crush, while a couple played by Jennifer Garner and Patrick Dempsey are dealing with the aftermath of an affair. The film also features appearances by Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah, among others.

3 No Strings Attached (2011)

Box Office Gross: $149 Million

• Lead role

No Strings Attached stars Ashton Kutcher as a womanizer named Adam who begins a casual sexual relationship with Emma, played by Natalie Portman. Although Ashton Kutcher admitted he found it challenging to star alongside Portman, the film became a cult classic.

The two agree to keep things strictly physical and not develop any emotional attachment. However, as time goes on, Adam begins to develop feelings for Emma and struggles to keep their relationship purely physical. Meanwhile, Emma is focused on her career and doesn't want anything serious.

2 New Year's Eve (2011)

Box Office Gross: $147 Million

• Lead role

New Year's Eve is a movie that has a few different stories in one. We follow around as different stories play out in NYC prior to the ball drop. Ashton Kutcher plays a character named Randy, who is a famous chef trying to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend.

Randy runs into her at a party and tries to win her back, but she is hesitant.

Meanwhile, another story follows a couple, Sam and Paul, who are expecting their first child. They struggle to make it to the hospital in time for the delivery and encounter various obstacles along the way. The film also features a story about a young woman named Ingrid, who decides to fulfill her New Year's resolution by confronting her crush.

1 Annie (2014)

Box Office Gross: $140 Million

• Lead role

In the remake of the movie, Annie Ashton Kutcher portrays Simon Goodspeed. He is not an actual character in Annie; he and Mila Kunis are acting in the movie Moon Quake Lake, which is a fictional film within the Annie remake, when Annie suggests they all go to the movies.