Wilson Pickett

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

8Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 18, 1941

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wilson Pickett reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Wilson Pickett's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wilson Pickett remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Soul to Soul, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wilson Pickett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wilson Pickett's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Soul to Soul: Footage of an American soul music concert held in Ghana to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the independence of that co

Soul to Soul

1971•Music

★6.5

Only the Strong Survive (2002) movie poster

★6.5

Only the Strong Survive: A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre t

Only the Strong Survive

2002•Documentary

★6.4

★6.4

Save the Children: A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.

Save the Children

1973•Music

★5.3

★5.3

Blues Brothers 2000: Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise

Blues Brothers 2000

1998•Music

★4.3

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) movie poster

★4.3

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wilson Pickett.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2002	Only the Strong Survive	Self	Hit	Similar →
1998	Blues Brothers 2000	Mr. Pickett	Flop	Similar →
1987	James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul	Self	Flop	Similar →
1978	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band	Our Guests at Heartland	Flop	Similar →
1973	Save the Children	Self	Average	Similar →
1971	Soul to Soul	Self	Hit	Similar →
N/A	The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973	Self	Flop	Similar →

Wilson Pickett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wilson Pickett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wilson Pickett is "Soul to Soul" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Wilson Pickett acted in?

Wilson Pickett has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wilson Pickett?

Other notable films include "Only the Strong Survive", "Save the Children", and "Blues Brothers 2000".