Top 13 Best Zac Efron Movies On Netflix In 2023 [Ranked]

 

Zachary David Alexander Efron aka Zak Efron is an American actor who rose to prominence with his role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy. He subsequently rose to mainstream cinema came from New Year's Eve, The Greatest Showman, Baywatch and Dirty Grandpa.

 

We have listed some of Efron's greatest hits which can be viewed on Netflix, below.

 

 

1. Neighbors (2014)

 

 

Neighbors premiered in theatres in 2014. Directed by Nicholas Stoller, this movie features Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy movies, then you can try this title.

 

Neighbors received a score of 6.3 on IMDb and 68 on Metacritic.

 

Mac Radner and his wife Kelly are trying to adjust to life with their newborn daughter Stella. As they struggle with the restrictions of parenthood, alienating them from their friends, a fraternity famous for absurd parties moves in next door.

 

With the fraternity leaders Teddy Sanders and Pete Regazolli aspiring to join Delta Psi's Hall of Fame by throwing a massive year-end party, the Radners can't seem to catch a break.

 

As the noises and the crazy gatherings make it difficult for them to give their baby some quiet surroundings, Mac and Kelly begin to run out of ideas to stop them.

 

 

 

2. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)

 

 

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile might not have been the most well-received biography-crime movie, but it still manages to hold its own. Directed by Joe Berlinger and starring Lily Collins, Zac Efron, and Angela Sarafyan, the movie has its fair share of flaws, but it's still worth a watch.

 

Liz Kendall is a young divorcee mother who meets law student Ted Bundy and falls in love with him. Their life seems to go perfectly well as he bonds and helps her raise Molly, her young daughter.

 

However, their world is turned upside-down when Ted is arrested on suspected kidnapping and murder charges of multiple victims. While Ted feigns innocence throughout, saying he is being framed, the evidence seems to suggest otherwise.

 

As Liz tries to come to terms with Ted's dual personality, she's left stunned by how seamlessly psychotic his mind was.

 

 

 

3. Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)

 

 

With a budget of $35,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $108,007,109 at the box office. Directed by Nicholas Stoller and featuring a star-studded cast including Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

Life is going well for Mac and Kelly Radner who are set to become parents again, when college freshmen Shelby, Beth and Nora move in next door and decide to create a new sorority, Kappa Nu to be able to throw parties after learning that sororities don't allow for parties.

 

With the Radners planning on selling their house to the Baiers, the Kappa Nu sorority parties prove to be a downer. When they request the girls to temporarily refrain from partying, they refuse.

 

Having no option, the Radners decide to join hands with Teddy Sanders, their ex-neighbour and one-time enemy to help get the girls off the block!

 

 

 

4. 17 Again (2009)

 

 

Bankrolled by New Line Cinema, 17 Again is a comedy-drama starring Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, and Leslie Mann in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by Burr Steers, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $64,167,069 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $136,316,880 against a production budget of $20,000,000.

 

Being the star of his high school basketball team and all set to claim a major sports scholarship, everything seems to be going right for Mike O'Donnell. When his girlfriend reveals that she is pregnant with his baby, Mike has little choice but to forget his future and choose one with her instead.

 

His life gets filled with regret and sadness, leading Mike back to his alma mater where a magical twist of fate sees him become seventeen again. Mike doesn't hesitate to take advantage of what he believed was his second chance at life.

 

 

 

5. The Lorax (2012)

 

 

The success of The Lorax at the box office is a testament to its brilliance. With a staggering $349,183,316 gross, this movie is a must-see for all movie lovers.

 

Directed by Chris Renaud, and Kyle Balda and featuring an incredible cast led by Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, and Danny DeVito, it is no surprise that it was so well-received by audiences.

 

Ted Wiggins lives in the walled city of Thneedville, where everything is artificial, and it is here that he hopes to win the heart of his dream girl Audrey, by gifting her a 'real' tree.

 

He is told to seek the assistance of the Once-ler for this, whom he finds. He asks the Once-ler about the story of Thneed and he narrates to Ted the tale of how his greed for more got the better of him and he ended up devasting the land, and not paying any heed to the warnings of the Lorax.

 

Ted is determined to undo the disaster, but he's got the corrupt mayor of Thneedville; Aloysius O'Hare doing everything in his power to stop him.

 

 

 

6. The Beach Bum (2019)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Harmony Korine, The Beach Bum is a comedy that hit the screens in 2019.

 

Its crew members include Harmony Korine (screenplay), Benoît Debie (cinematography), and Heidi Bivens (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $4,554,416 at the box office and received Americana Film Fest.

 

Moondog is a substance-abusing hedonistic poet living the life of a nomad around the Florida Keys while trying to finish his new book. His lifestyle is funded by his rich wife Minnie.

 

While Moondog goes around living a promiscuous life, Minnie too finds comfort with his R&B singer friend Lingerie. However, a drunk accident leads to Minnie's sudden death wherein Moondog is left with nothing but frozen assets from Minnie's property and wealth which can only be his if he is able to complete the book he's writing.

 

 

 

7. The Lucky One (2012)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? The Lucky One could be a good option. With a runtime of 1 hour and 41 min and released in 2012, it stars Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, and Blythe Danner and was directed by Scott Hicks.

 

Logan Thibault, a US Marine serving in Iraq, returns to Colorado to his sister's family after having suffered from PTSD and survivor's guilt. All he has is a nameless photograph of a girl from the time he spent at war.

 

While home, he decides to look for the girl. He travels to Louisiana based on clues in the photo and meets Beth, the girl. He takes up a job in her family-run kennel, bonding well with her son, much to her irritation.

 

While Beth seems to have a complicated life, an unlikely romance blooms, which makes them both believe that they do well being together.

 

 

 

8. Scoob! (2020)

 

 

Starring Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, and Jason Isaacs, Scoob! is your run-of-the-mill animation-adventure that hit the screens in 2020. The film's screenplay was written by Adam Sztykiel, Jack C. Donaldson, Derek Elliott, and Matt Lieberman and it was made under the direction of Tony Cervone. It opened to mixed reviews from critics and failed to gain widespread recognition.

 

Shaggy Rogers is a young lonely guy who adopts a stray puppy and names him Scooby Doo. The two come across three young children, Velma, Daphne and Fred on Halloween night and together they enter a haunted house where they capture a thief dressed as a ghost, leading them to form Mystery Inc. and solve mysteries.

 

While they from solving one mystery to another, one stands out. With a plot being made to release Cerberus, the ghost dog into the world, the gang will have to do all it takes to stop this from happening while discovering a prophecy that's meant to change Scooby's destiny.

 

 

 

9. That Awkward Moment (2014)

 

 

Bankrolled by Treehouse Pictures and helmed by Tom Gormican, That Awkward Moment is a comedy-romance that hit the screens in 2014.

 

Jason, Daniel and Mickey are the best of friends. While the first two work at a publishing house, the third is a young doctor married to his college sweetheart. Daniel and Jason have carefree love lives they go from one fling to the other, living the dream.

 

So, when Mickey comes to them saying that his wife has asked for a divorce, the other two decide to take him to a bar to celebrate being single. All three promise to lead single lives, but luck has something else in store.

 

When the three of them get entangled in serious relationships, they aren't sure how to hide it from each other.

 

 

 

10. Baywatch (2017)

 

 

Headlined by Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, and Alexandra Daddario, Baywatch is an action-comedy that hit the screens in 2017.

 

Seth Gordon brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Damian Shannon, and Mark Swift (screenplay), Eric Steelberg (cinematography), and many others.

 

Lt. Mitch Buchannon and his team of lifeguards protect the beaches and the Bay as part of the elite division known as Baywatch. Matt Brody is an Olympic gold medallist and a recruit to the team.

 

The team soon discovers the Bay being infested by a synthetic drug called flakka that involves businesswoman Victoria Leeds, whose been attempting to bribe the city councilman Rodriguez to control the Bay.

 

When Rodriguez is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the team will have to find a way to around the truth and understand the extent of Leeds's plan.

 

 

 

11. Dirty Grandpa (2016)

 

 

Dirty Grandpa is a comedy film that has been helmed for the screen by Dan Mazer. It features actors Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, and Zoey Deutch in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2016 with a 1 hour and 42 min runtime.

 

Corporate Jason Kelley is asked by his Army veteran grandfather Richard 'Dick' Kelly to drive him to Florida a week before his wedding to his controlling fiancee Meredith and although reluctant, he agrees to do so.

 

However, much to Jason's disappointment and surprise, the trip becomes all about frat parties, getting arrested, bar parties and an epic night of karaoke. Meanwhile, Dick pushes on his agenda of trying to make Jason rethink his wedding and how he should try living a little.

 

 

 

12. New Year's Eve (2011)

 

 

New Year's Eve is an average comedy-romance movie with some good moments. The performances by Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, and Ashton Kutcher are competent, but the screenplay by Katherine Fugate could have been tighter.

 

Set in New York, New Year's Eve traces the story of multiple individuals whose narratives are interconnected with each other as they navigate through problems, hurdles, love, breakups, relationships and more.

 

As the clock strikes 12 and the world prepares to wake up to a new day and new year, they all hold on to the belief of new beginnings and new experiences, whether with old familiar people or with new faces.

 

 

 

13. Firestarter (2022)

 

 

Featuring Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Sydney Lemmon in the lead, Firestarter is a drama-horror movie that was released in 2022. It comprises a talented team of crew members Keith Thomas (director), Scott Teems (screenplay), Karim Hussain (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 4.6 on IMDb, while it received 32 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Charlie McGee has superhuman powers. She has the ability to set things on fire using pyrokinesis. Her parents, Andrew and Victoria, also have superpowers of their own, the former having telepathy and the latter telekinesis, after being subjects of an experimental chemical drug at a secret government entity.

 

However, the older Charlie grows, the more uncontrolled her outbursts become, much to the worry of the Department of Scientific Intelligence, who wishes to terminate her before things get out of hand.

 

But Charlie has other plans.