Many likely know Topher Grace from his portrayal of the iconic Eric Forman on That '70s Show. This is understandable as Grace did end up playing the character for seven seasons.
Despite being known for his work in television, Topher Grace has managed to put together a pretty impressive repertoire of films under his belt. This is why we thought it would be interesting to round up his best movies, according to audiences. From Truth to BlacKkKlansman, here are the ten highest-rated Topher Grace films according to Rotten Tomatoes' audience scores.
10 Mona Lisa Smile (2003) - 60%
Despite falling flat with critics, Mona Lisa Smile is one of the best of Topher Grace's movies, according to audiences. Grace plays Tommy Donegal, Joan Brandwyn's (Julia Stiles) romantic partner. The film follows graduate student Katherine Ann Watson (Julia Roberts) teaching art history at Wellesley College. She decides to introduce them to modern art after realizing they've memorized their textbook, causing the different personalities in the class to express their opinions.
9 Truth (2015) - 62%
Topher Grace plays the researcher Mike Smith in the 2015 historical political drama Truth. The film is based on the American television news producer Mary Mapes's memoir Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power.
The film revolves around the Killian documents controversy which involved six unverified documents containing allegations about President George W. Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard. Four of the documents made it into a 60 Minutes II broadcast aired by CBS on September 8, 2004, which led to the firing of news anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes.
8 Irresistible (2020) - 62%
Irresistible is a political satire that follows a Democratic strategist trying to help someone win their local election. Topher Grace plays Kurt Farlander, a member of the strategist's team. The film received mixed reviews from critics and went through a variety of release delays due to the pandemic. While technically a satire, many felt it fell flat, but it clearly resonated with audiences enough to be on Grace's top ten.
7 Opening Night (2016) - 64%
Topher Grace gets to show off his versatility with the musical comedy Opening Night. The film follows a failed Broadway actor turned production manager named Nick, played by Topher Grace, as he attempts to deal with the endless stream of problems and issues that his show faces on opening night.
As if this wasn't complicated enough, Nick's ex-girlfriend Chloe is an understudy for the musical, which makes work even more difficult for Nick. This film is a great watch if you're looking for a good comedy with a strong ensemble cast.
6 The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) - 65%
Topher Grace had a lot of great movies in the 2010s, but The Giant Mechanical Man stands out as one of the best films he's ever worked on. The Giant Mechanical Man is a lighthearted story of love and self-discovery that's loaded with charm and wit.
The film follows Janice, an aimless 30-something woman, and Tim, a passionate silver-painted street performer, who develop a connection when they both wind up working together at the local zoo. Topher Grace plays an obnoxious self-help guru named Doug who ends up dating Janice.
5 Too Big to Fail (2011) - 75%
Too Big to Fail is a gripping portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis. In the film, Topher Grace plays Jim Wilkinson chief of staff to Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson. The film unravels the events behind this catastrophic event and gives audiences front-row seats to the massive effort that it took to stabilize the economy.
4 Breakthrough (2018) - 81%
Breakthrough marks the directorial debut of Roxann Dawson. Topher Grace is Pastor Jason Noble, the individual who provides support to Joyce and Brian Smith (Chrissy Metz and Josh Lucas).
The film is based on the true story of a teen that falls through the ice of a lake and is in the water for fifteen minutes. Though rescue efforts were successful, the teen is left in a coma as his family and loved ones try to come to terms with what happened.
3 BlacKkKlansman (2018) - 83%
Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman is Topher Grace's highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes according to critics, but audiences put it a bit lower. Topher Grace plays an important role in the movie as he plays the controversial leader of the white supremacist hate group David Duke. The film is based on a memoir of the same name written by Ron Stallworth.
BlacKkKlansman follows the story of the first African American detective in Colorado Springs as he infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan chapter in his area. Like Lee's other work, BlacKkKlansman offers a unique cinematic experience that is both thoughtful and provocative.
2 Traffic (2000) - 85%
Topher Grace made his big screen debut back in the year 2000 when he was a part of Steven Soderbergh's award-winning crime drama Traffic. The movie is about the illegal drug trade told through the different perspectives of everyone involved.
The film explores the drug trade through the users, enforcers, politicians, and traffickers, which gives audiences front-row seats to the world of underground drug trafficking. Topher Grace had a standout performance as he played the role of Seth Abrams, a teenager whose life spirals out of control after becoming addicted to illegal drugs exceptionally well.
1 Interstellar (2014) - 86%
Topher Grace had a minor role in Christopher Nolan's magnificent space odyssey Interstellar. The film is set in a near future wherein Earth, and by extension humanity, is facing an environmental catastrophe. To counteract this, NASA embarks upon a secret project wherein astronauts must find a new habitable planet for humanity.
While the film may be sci-fi, it still manages to interweave themes of love and sacrifice within its science-heavy narrative.