The Best Alexander Mackendrick Movies, Ranked
12 credits from 1949 to 2002, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Ladykillers (1956) with $50.3K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Alexander Mackendrick Box Office Hits
Alexander Mackendrick's films have made $78.7K worldwide in total. The Ladykillers (1956) is the biggest hit at $50.3K, ahead of Whisky Galore! (1949) ($11.4K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Alexander Mackendrick Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Alexander Mackendrick has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 4 films, and Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is the pick of them.
The Latest Alexander Mackendrick Movies
The most recent films Alexander Mackendrick is credited on, newest first — starting with Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) (2002). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) 2002 · Director -
Don’t Make Waves 1967 · Director -
A High Wind in Jamaica 1965 · Director -
Sammy Going South 1963 · Director -
Sweet Smell of Success 1957 · Director -
The Ladykillers 1956 · Director -
The ‘Maggie’ 1954 · Director -
Mandy 1952 · Director -
The Man in the White Suit 1951 · Director -
Whisky Galore! 1949 · Director
The Best Alexander Mackendrick Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Alexander Mackendrick films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Alexander Mackendrick movie?
The Ladykillers (1956) made the most at the box office, with $50.3K worldwide, followed by Whisky Galore! (1949) with $11.4K. Together, Alexander Mackendrick's films with box office figures have made $78.7K.
Which Alexander Mackendrick movie won the most awards?
The Ladykillers (1956) is the most decorated Alexander Mackendrick film, with 2 wins from 5 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Alexander Mackendrick drama movie?
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is the best-rated of Alexander Mackendrick's drama films. In other genres: The Ladykillers (comedy) and The Man in the White Suit (sci-fi).
What is the newest Alexander Mackendrick movie?
The newest film on Alexander Mackendrick's filmography is Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) (2002), directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
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