Last updated on: October 30, 2025
Imagine this: it’s a Saturday night, and you’re channel-surfing to decide on what to watch. Suddenly, you see Shrek. The swamp comes up, Smash Mouth starts singing All Star, and you instantly say, Oh yeah, Mike Myers.
That’s the thing about him—whether it’s a green ogre, a groovy spy shouting “Yeah, baby!”, or Wayne head-banging to Bohemian Rhapsody, Mike Myers has a knack for getting in your head. His characters are over-the-top, yet at the same time, they somehow feel familiar—like that offbeat friend who always cracks you up.
I’ve always been curious: Which Mike Myers films truly hold up over the years? Not merely the ones I adore, but the ones that people everywhere continue to discuss. To find out, I checked out IMDb—where millions of users review films. By examining ratings and vote totals, we can determine which of his projects are the fan favorites.
So, grab some popcorn, folks, because we are about to countdown the Top 7 Mike Myers movies—the ones that made us laugh, made us cry (all right, mostly laugh), and made Mike a comedy icon.
Who Is Mike Myers?
You probably already know Mike Myers if you grew up in the ’90s or early 2000s. But let’s go back in time for a second.
Mike was born in Canada to English parents, in 1963. Comedy appeared to be in his blood. Years of hustling paid off when he arrived on Saturday Night Live in 1989. That’s where Wayne Campbell was created—the silly dude with the long hair who embraced heavy metal music and had a basement TV show featuring his friend Garth.
And here’s the best part: Mike didn’t rest on SNL success. He brought Wayne to the big screen, and it paid off. Then he invented Austin Powers, a spy spoof so absurd and yet so genius that it topped the world. And of course, there’s Shrek—the grump-but-loveable ogre children and adults everywhere couldn’t stop adoring.
The thing I love about Myers is that he never limited himself. Sometimes he played one character. Sometimes he played three in the same film. And he wasn’t afraid to be weird—really weird. That’s what made him stand out.
How We Ranked the Movies
Alright, but let’s be realistic. Each and every person has their own “best Mike Myers films.” Some folks insist on Austin Powers. Others claim that Shrek is sacrosanct. So how do we make this even?
Here’s how: I went to IMDb. It’s essentially the internet’s enormous movie scoreboard. Millions of users cast votes, and the votes get aggregated into ratings. The more votes, the better the score. That way, we’re not trusting critics or box office results—we’re seeing what regular people, like you and I, really think.
So this list? It’s constructed on both vote totals and IMDb ratings. Quality and popularity. No bias, just facts.
The Top 7 Mike Myers Movies
1. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
When anyone thinks of “Mike Myers,” they don’t necessarily envision him in a Quentin Tarantino film. But sure enough, there he is, in Inglourious Basterds, as General Ed Fenech—a brief but memorable turn in what critics continue to rank as one of Tarantino’s finest.
It’s crazy, right? You’re seeing Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, this intense WWII thriller—and out comes Mike Myers in full-on British officer character. It’s not flaky Austin Powers vibe. It’s cutthroat, intense, and weirdly great. Like spotting that class clown acing a math test you’re sure they’ll bomb.
Despite not being the lead, the movie itself is so excellent that it catapults to the number one position in his IMDb ratings. It’s a testament that he’s more than simply a humorous face—he can transition into serious film, even if only for a couple of scenes, and make his mark.
2. Shrek (2001)
Oh, Shrek. Just saying the title word makes me grin. Do you remember the first time you saw it? The swamp, the donkey, the “ogres are like onions” monologue. This film wasn’t merely humorous—it turned the whole fairy tale equation on its side.
Mike Myers brought Shrek to life using his Scottish accent (fun fact: he re-dubbed all his lines with the accent halfway through shooting, and it made the movie a million times better). His voice created the perfect grumpy-lovable combination in Shrek, making the character so hilarious and relatable.
And let’s not forget the cultural influence. Shrek won the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and it became a franchise behemoth. Children adored it. Adults parodied it. And to this day, the internet remains fixated on Shrek memes.
When I think about Myers, this is the film that reminds him of his range—he didn’t even have to appear on screen to steal the show. His voice alone had the heart of a global phenomenon.
3. Shrek 2 (2004)
Sequels are difficult. Usually, they tank. But Shrek 2? It didn’t just match the original—it arguably exceeded it.
Released in 2004, the sequel provided us with new characters (hiya, Puss in Boots), comedic turns, and one of the greatest animated soundtracks ever. Mike Myers once again hit it out of the park as Shrek, but what makes this sequel superior is how much more the story went deeper. It wasn’t so much about the ogre anymore—it was about family, acceptance, and getting to know the in-laws.
I recall seeing it and giggling more than I anticipated, particularly at the Fairy Godmother’s “Holding Out for a Hero” sequence. Pure magic. No surprise it remains one of the finest sequels ever made.
4. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
“Yeah, baby!” You knew it was happening. Austin Powers wasn’t merely a comedy—it was an event.
Mike Myers came up with Austin Powers as a far-out, over-the-top spoof of James Bond. Genius is that he didn’t just leave it there—he also played the baddie, Dr. Evil. Seeing him fight with himself on screen is comedy gold.
When this was released in 1997, it was new, weird, and indelible. I recall the first time I saw Dr. Evil’s “One million dollars!” line—it became a schoolyard catchphrase right away. The film was full of silly gags, but it also possessed charm. Some way or other, Myers made you care for a preposterous, outmoded spy.
This film solidified him as a comedy pioneer. He didn’t mind being quirky, and fans adored him for it.
5. Wayne’s World (1992)
You can blame Wayne’s World if you ever sang Bohemian Rhapsody in the car with pals.
From his SNL character, David brought Wayne Campbell to the mainstream in Wayne’s World, alongside Dana Carvey’s Garth. It’s essentially a buddy comedy film of two slackers having a basement TV show—but it succeeded. It was silly, low-stakes, and insanely fun.
I’ll never ever forget the very first time I saw that car scene—Wayne, Garth, and the gang head-banging to Queen. That one scene brought Queen into an entire new generation. The film itself went on to become one of the highest-grossing SNL spin-offs in history, and it proved that Myers was capable of starring in a film all by himself.
It’s goofy, it’s retro in the best sense of the word, and it’s all ’90s comedy gold.
6. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Sequels are tough, but Austin Powers pulled it off—at least for round two.
The Spy Who Shagged Me turned the absurdity up a notch. This is the one that introduced Mini-Me, and honestly, that alone makes it unforgettable. Verne Troyer’s Mini-Me was the perfect sidekick to Dr. Evil, and the comedy between them was off the charts.
Was it sillier than the first film? Absolutely. But that was the beauty of it. The jokes were more the bigger kind, the costumes more ostentatious, and audiences adored it. The film trashed at the box office and made Austin Powers a pop culture icon.
It’s not quite as refined as the first, but it’s and consistently quotable and one of Myers’s most enjoyable performances.
7. So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
This one doesn’t get discussed as frequently, but it does have a place here.
In So I Married an Axe Murderer, Myers stars as Charlie, a guy who thinks his girlfriend may actually be a murderer. It’s a bit of a weird romance/mystery/dark comedy. And this is the best part—Myers also stars as Charlie’s bizarre Scottish father, a role that amounts to a warm-up for Shrek accent duties down the line.
It wasn’t a huge hit at the time, but over the years, it’s built a cult following. Watching it now feels like discovering a hidden gem in Myers’s career—a movie where he experiments outside of his usual slapstick style but still delivers laughs.
If you’ve only seen his bigger hits, this one’s worth a watch.
Honorable Mentions
Of course, some movies didn’t make it into the top seven but are still worth mentioning. Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) kept the series alive with Beyoncé and some over-the-top characters, although critics were less favorable. Wayne’s World 2 attempted to recapture the magic of the original but couldn’t quite get there. And Shrek Forever After (2010) nicely concluded the series but never reached the heights of the first two movies.
Nevertheless, they’re all worth seeing if you’re a fan of Myers.
Mike Myers’s Legacy in Film & Comedy
When you consider Mike Myers’s body of work, it’s difficult not to grin. He’s provided us with characters that are etched into popular culture forever—Wayne, Austin, Dr. Evil, and Shrek. Not many comedians can claim to have developed even a single character that endures decades. Myers provided us with four.
His work revolutionized comedy. The Austin Powers movies brought back parody films. Wayne’s World proved that sketch comedy could succeed on the big screen. And Shrek revolutionized animated movies forever.
Despite being more reserved now, his films continue to attract fresh audiences with the streaming. Kids are still finding Shrek. College students still remember Austin Powers quotes. And Wayne’s World is forever associated with Queen’s revival in the ’90s.
Love him or hate him, Mike Myers left his stamp—and his films are evidence of that.
Conclusion
And there you have it—the Top 7 Mike Myers movies by IMDb: Inglourious Basterds, Shrek, Shrek 2, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Wayne’s World, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and So I Married an Axe Murderer.
From a swamp-dwelling ogre to a groovy spy, Myers’s range is unmatched. His films remind us that comedy can be weird, bold, and sometimes downright ridiculous—and that’s exactly why we love them.
If there’s one takeaway here, it’s this: Mike Myers has a movie for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for animated magic, satirical silliness, or a hidden cult classic, you’ll find something to laugh at.
Now, ask me—what is my favorite Mike Myers movie?
Because for me? Most days, it’s still Shrek.
