These 7 Topher Grace movies are a must-watch for you if you love the actor

Topher Grace will always be Eric Forman for most people who remember him hanging out in that basement, but he has done so much more than play the smart kid who talks back at Red. He has a way of jumping from one genre of movie to another without turning it into a big deal. He went from sitcom star to showing up as a villain who wants to tear Spider-Man apart, and then turned around and played a real-life white supremacist who once ran the KKK.

He does not stick to one safe lane because he does not seem to care if the part is big or small. He just picks what he finds interesting. Some of his best movie roles flew under the radar because people still expect him to play nice guys who look harmless, but he flips that idea when he wants to.

If you only know him from That ’70s Show, then you have missed how he uses that same charm to mess with your head. Watch these seven movies if you want to see Topher Grace do things that prove he is a lot more than the sarcastic kid from Wisconsin.

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These 7 Topher Grace movies are a must-watch for you if you love the actor

1. Traffic (2000)

Topher Grace first showed he could do drama when he stepped into Traffic. Steven Soderbergh’s film cuts into every part of the drug trade. Grace plays Seth Abrahams, who hangs out with rich kids but drags Michael Douglas’s daughter into addiction.

He acts like a cool friend, but really, he pulls her deeper into a mess she cannot handle. He makes it clear that drugs do not just stay in back alleys. They show up in the suburbs where people pretend nothing bad happens.

Grace only got a few scenes, but they stick. He holds the screen with actors who win awards for breakfast. He turns that nice face into something sharp. Traffic opened eyes to how he could take on serious work and hold his own. For fans who knew him as Eric Forman, this was proof he could flip that same smile into trouble fast.

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2. In Good Company (2004)

In In Good Company, Topher Grace got to carry a big part next to Dennis Quaid and Scarlett Johansson. He plays Carter Duryea, who lands a top job when his company buys out Quaid’s. Carter looks sure of himself, but inside he breaks easily.

Grace does well, making Carter feel real. He tries so hard to connect with older coworkers but keeps messing up. Things hit harder when he starts seeing Quaid’s daughter, which turns work problems into family drama.

He stands face to face with Quaid, who plays a man who sees through every fake grin Carter tries. Grace holds the center without losing that awkward spark fans expect from him. He does not make Carter perfect or smooth. He makes him feel like a young guy drowning in suits that do not fit. The movie works because Grace makes you feel bad for Carter, too.

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3. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! let's Topher Grace slide into the friend zone role that rom-coms love so much. He plays Pete Monash, who runs a small store and loves Rosalee, played by Kate Bosworth.

Rosalee wins a dream date with movie star Tad Hamilton. When Tad wants more, Pete watches the town push him aside for a handsome stranger. Grace does not turn Pete into just another shy guy. He shows anger and hope mixed in.

Pete feels real because Grace lets him snap at the world for ignoring the good guy. He does not beg for pity. He tries to fight for Rosalee even when he knows he might lose. The movie stays light, but Pete keeps it honest. If you ever rooted for the quiet best friend, this one makes that feel worth it. Grace gave him just enough edge to stand out.

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4. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spider-Man 3 threw Topher Grace into blockbuster action for the first time. He plays Eddie Brock, who wants Peter Parker’s job at the Daily Bugle and plans to get it at any cost.

Eddie does not care if he bends the truth to win. He comes off like Peter’s darker twin who chose the wrong road on purpose. When the alien suit finds him, Eddie turns into Venom, which makes him strong and mean.

People say the movie crammed too much in, but Grace’s Venom works in small ways. He flips his usual nice-guy vibe into cheap anger. He makes Eddie petty and cruel instead of scary huge. He does not try to roar through the role. He sticks to that jealous grin and smug tone. Even in a messy plot, Grace made his Venom stand out as a spiteful kid who wants payback.

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5. Take Me Home Tonight (2011)

Take Me Home Tonight shows Topher Grace wanted to make a fun movie like the ones he watched growing up. He co-wrote it and played Matt Franklin, who wasted an MIT degree and hides in a video store job.

The story follows Matt on one big party night where he tries to win over his old crush, played by Teresa Palmer. Grace holds Matt’s charm steady while the movie throws wild cars, wild dancing, and old songs at him.

It does not pretend to be deep. Grace just wanted a throwback that felt like an old John Hughes film without copying every piece. He looks free, playing Matt, who has no clue what comes next. The movie tanked when it came out, but people found it later and gave it another shot. If you love awkward heroes, this one makes you root for him to get his shot.

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6. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

In BlacKkKlansman, Topher Grace stepped into his most disturbing role yet. He plays David Duke, who runs the KKK and acts like he is just a normal neighbor who wants peace.

Grace keeps Duke calm and polite, which makes it hit harder. While John David Washington and Adam Driver take down the Klan from inside, Duke stands in front of cameras and hides the hate with a smile.

Grace himself said playing Duke stuck with him in a bad way, but he knew it needed to feel like this. Duke talks like any man at a backyard cookout, which makes you see how hate wears normal clothes. He does not shout or wave guns. He just grins. Spike Lee cast Grace because that soft face masks ugly ideas. In a movie with big moves, Grace keeps it quiet, which makes it stick longer.

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7. Interstellar (2014)

Interstellar keeps Topher Grace small, but he uses every minute well. He plays Getty, who stays behind on Earth, while Matthew McConaughey’s character flies into space to find a new home for people.

Getty stands by Murph, played by Jessica Chastain, when she tries to solve equations that can save everyone. He does not touch the spaceships or black holes, but he keeps Murph grounded when her mind runs ahead.

Grace does not chase the spotlight here. He just slips into the role, so the big scenes in space still feel human when they cut back to Earth. He holds up Murph’s fight to fix what her father left behind. In a huge movie, he shows how to make small roles feel steady. He proves he does not mind taking a backseat if it keeps the story honest. He just fits in and does it right.

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