Hollywood star Jim Carrey rose to fame in the early '90s and ever since then he's been known as one of the best comedic actors in the industry. While Carrey has starred in numerous genres, his comedies always end up becoming huge blockbusters.
Today, we're taking a look at just which one of his comedies ended up making the most at the box office. From Dumb And Dumber to Bruce Almighty — keep on scrolling to see just which movie made over $400 million!
10 'Fun With Dick And Jane' — Box Office: $204.7 Million
Kicking the list off is the 2005 black comedy Fun with Dick and Jane in which Jim Carrey portrays Dick Harper. Besides Carrey, the movie also stars Téa Leoni, Alec Baldwin, and Richard Jenkins. Fun with Dick and Jane is a remake of the 1977 movie of the same name — and it currently holds a 6.1 rating on IMDb. The comedy ended up making $204.7 million at the box office.
9 'Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events' — Box Office: $211.5 Million
Next on the list is the 2004 adventure black comedy Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. In it, Jim Carrey plays Count Olaf, and he stars alongside Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Jennifer Coolidge, and Meryl Streep. The movie is an adaptation of the first three novels of the children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. It currently has a 6.8 rating on IMDb, and it ended up grossing $211.5 million at the box office.
8 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' — Box Office: $212.4 Million
Let's move on to the 1995 detective comedy Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. In it, Jim Carrey plays Ace Ventura, and he stars alongside Ian McNeice, Simon Callow, Maynard Eziashi, and Bob Gunton.
The movie is the second installment of Ace Ventura franchise, and it currently has a 6.4 rating on IMDb. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls ended up earning $212.4 million at the box office.
7 'Yes Man' — Box Office: $223.2 Million
The 2008 romantic comedy Yes Man in which Jim Carrey plays Carl is next. Apart from Carrey, the movie also stars Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, John Michael Higgins, and Terence Stamp. The movie is based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by Danny Wallace, and it currently has a 6.8 rating on IMDb. Yes Man ended up grossing $223.2 million at the box office.
6 'Dumb And Dumber' — Box Office: $247.3 Million
Next on the list is the 1994 buddy comedy Dumb and Dumber. In it, Jim Carrey plays Lloyd Christmas, and he stars alongside Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Karen Duffy, Mike Starr, and Charles Rocket. The movie follows two dumb friends who set out on a cross-country trip to return a briefcase full of money — and it currently has a 7.3 rating on IMDb. Dumb and Dumber ended up making $247.3 million at the box office.
5 'Liar Liar' — Box Office: $302.7 Million
Opening up the top five on today's list is the 1997 fantasy comedy Liar Liar in which Jim Carrey plays Fletcher Reede. Apart from the actor, the movie also stars Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, Swoosie Kurtz, Amanda Donohoe, and Anne Haney. The movie follows a pathological liar who can't lie for 24 hours thanks to his son's birthday wish. Liar Liar currently holds a 6.9 rating on IMDb, and it ended up grossing $302.7 million at the box office.
4 'Sonic The Hedgehog' — Box Office: $319.7 Million
Let's move on to the 2020 action-adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog. In it, Jim Carrey plays Dr. Robotnik, and he stars alongside Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter.
The movie is based on the video game franchise of the same name, and it currently has a 6.5 rating on IMDb. Sonic the Hedgehog ended up earning $319.7 million at the box office.
3 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' — Box Office: $345.1 Million
Opening up the top three on today's list is the 2000 Christmas comedy How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In it, Jim Carrey plays the Grinch — a role that was almost played by someone else — and he stars alongside Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, and Taylor Momsen. The movie is based on Dr. Seuss's 1957 book of the same name, and it currently holds a 6.2 rating on IMDb. How the Grinch Stole Christmas ended up grossing $345.1 million at the box office.
2 'The Mask' — Box Office: $351.6 Million
The runner-up on today's list is the 1994 superhero comedy The Mask, which fans are hoping will get a sequel one day. In it, Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask, and he stars alongside Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni, and Cameron Diaz. The movie was originally meant to be a horror project, but luckily the filmmakers changed that. The Mask currently has a 6.9 rating on IMDb, and it ended up making $351.6 million at the box office.
1 'Bruce Almighty' — Box Office: $484.6 Million
Lastly, wrapping the list up at spot number one is the 2003 fantasy comedy Bruce Almighty. In it, Jim Carrey portrays Bruce Nolan, and he stars alongside Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston, and Philip Baker Hall. The movie follows a guy who gets a huge life lesson from God — and it currently holds a 6.8 rating on IMDb. Bruce Almighty ended up grossing $484.6 million at the box office.
