John Madden: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- as director
- 15
- on screen
- 1987–2022
- box office
- $705M
- nominations
- 5
- average score
- 68
- Born
- April 10, 1936
- Birthplace
- Austin, Minnesota, U.S.
- Full name
- John Earl Madden
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Professional Football Coach, Sports Commentator
- Years active
- 1960-1978, 1979-2009
- Spouses
- Virginia Fields
- Children
- 2
The Best John Madden Movies
The films of John Madden that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Shakespeare in Love (1998) leads with $289M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $289M Shakespeare in Love 1998 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $151M The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2012 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $86M The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2015 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $62.1M Captain Corelli's Mandolin 2001 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $45.6M The Debt 2011 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $15.6M Operation Mincemeat 2022 · Drama
John Madden's Career in Numbers
John Madden's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Madden works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from P.K. and the Kid (1987) to Operation Mincemeat (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
John Madden Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were John Madden's busiest decade, with 7 films.
John Madden Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Biography 1
- Romance 1
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre John Madden has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of biography (1).
John Madden Career Milestones
- First film
- P.K. and the Kid 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- Shakespeare in Love $289M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Operation Mincemeat Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Operation Mincemeat 2022
John Madden Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Madden is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 15 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by John Madden
15- 2022 Operation Mincemeat Drama Worldwide box office: $15.6M Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2016
Miss Sloane Drama Worldwide box office: $9.1M - 2015 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Drama Worldwide box office: $86M
- 2012 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Drama Worldwide box office: $151M
- 2011 The Debt Drama Worldwide box office: $45.6M
- 2009
Killshot Drama Worldwide box office: $2.96M - 2005
Proof Drama Worldwide box office: $14.2M - 2001 Captain Corelli's Mandolin Drama Worldwide box office: $62.1M
- 1998 Shakespeare in Love Drama Worldwide box office: $289M
- 1997
Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown Biography - 1997
Mrs Brown Romance Worldwide box office: $9.23M - 1996
Truth or Dare Tv movie - 1994
Meat Drama - 1994
Golden Gate Drama Worldwide box office: $395K - 1993
Ethan Frome Drama Worldwide box office: $296K
John Madden Movies as an Actor
1
John Madden in Documentaries & Specials
5
John Madden: Awards & Nominations
5 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1999 to 2013. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 66th British Academy Film Awards
- John Madden: Nominated Outstanding British Film The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
- 71st Academy Awards
- John Madden: Nominated Best Director Shakespeare in Love
- 52nd British Academy Film Awards
- John Madden: Nominated Best Director Shakespeare in Love
- 51st Directors Guild of America Awards
- John Madden: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Shakespeare in Love
- 56th Golden Globe Awards
- John Madden: Nominated Best Director Shakespeare in Love
Who Is John Madden?
John Madden was born in Austin, Minnesota, U.S. in 1936. Credited on films since 1987, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Madden (April 10, 1936 – December 28, 2021) was an American professional football coach and sports commentator in the National Football League (NFL). He served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, leading them to eight playoff appearances, seven division titles, seven AFL/AFC Championship Game appearances, and the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XI. Never having a losing season, Madden holds the highest winning percentage among NFL head coaches who coached at least 100 games. As of the end of the 2023 season, Madden has the most wins as head coach in Raiders history with 103 wins. After retiring from coaching, Madden was a color commentator for NFL telecasts from 1979 to 2009 and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. Madden appeared on all four major American television networks, providing commentary for games broadcast by CBS, Fox, ABC, and NBC. He also lent his name, expertise, and commentary to the Madden NFL video game series, which became the best-selling American football video game franchise of all time. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Who John Madden Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Madden shares the most films with. Judi Dench comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Bill Nighy (2).
John Madden: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Madden has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Madden been in?
John Madden is credited on 21 films, from 1987 to 2022. 1 of them as an actor and 15 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Madden's highest-grossing movie?
Shakespeare in Love (1998) is John Madden's biggest box office hit, with $289M worldwide, ahead of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) ($151M). Across every film with box office figures, John Madden's movies have made $705M.
John Madden's biggest hits What is the best John Madden movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Madden's best-rated film is Operation Mincemeat (2022) with a score of 68.
Best John Madden movies, ranked Has John Madden won an Oscar?
John Madden has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, John Madden has 0 wins from 5 nominations.
What is John Madden's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Madden's filmography is Operation Mincemeat (2022), which John Madden directed.
Who does John Madden work with most often?
John Madden shares the most films with Judi Dench (4 films), Bill Nighy (2 films) and Tom Wilkinson (2 films).
The Best John Madden Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 directing credits.
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