Billy Crystal Filmography and Box Office Totals
Billy Crystal's filmography spans more than four decades, with leading roles in comedies such as When Harry Met Sally (1989), City Slickers (1991), Forget Paris (1995), and Parental Guidance (2012). According to public box office data, his films have earned over 3 billion dollars worldwide, with Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Monsters University (2013) ranking among the highest-grossing titles. For a full chronological list of his theatrical releases, the latest data is available on IMDb Billy Crystal filmography page.
Crystal's production credits include executive producer roles on films such as 61* (2001) and Mr. Saturday Night (1992), the latter of which he also wrote and starred in. Industry reports from Forbes and The Numbers show that his directorial debut, Mr. Saturday Night, earned roughly 13 million dollars at the global box office against a reported budget of 14 million dollars, reflecting its status as a modest commercial performer relative to his starring vehicles Forbes business and entertainment coverage.
Streaming Availability and Production Company Details
Many Billy Crystal films are available on major streaming platforms, with distribution rights held by companies including Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Disney. Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University stream on Disney+, while titles such as City Slickers and Forget Paris are distributed through Sony's digital catalog. Availability changes frequently, and current licensing data is updated on JustWatch streaming search platform.
Several Crystal films were produced under banners including Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, and Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar's Monsters, Inc. was produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Public filings and production credits confirm these company relationships in the film's on-screen credits and press materials SEC filings for Disney.
Career Milestones, Awards, and Recent Projects
Crystal has received multiple awards and nominations, including Primetime Emmy Awards for hosting Saturday Night Live and the Academy Awards, where he performed the opening monologue multiple times. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991 and has been recognized by the Writers Guild of America for his original screenplays Writers Guild of America awards database.
His most recent acting credit includes a supporting role in the 2022 Netflix series Monsters at Work, a spin-off of the Monsters, Inc. franchise, where he reprised the voice of Mike Wazowski. Publicly reported data from Netflix's quarterly earnings and press releases confirms the series' release and ongoing availability on the platform Netflix investor relations.