Arthur Rankin, Jr.: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1965–1985
Arthur Rankin, Jr.'s Career in Numbers
Arthur Rankin, Jr.'s films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Arthur Rankin, Jr. works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Willy McBean & His Magic Machine (1965) to The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Arthur Rankin, Jr. Movies by Decade
- 1960s 5
- 1970s 19
- 1980s 6
The 1970s were Arthur Rankin, Jr.'s busiest decade, with 19 films.
Arthur Rankin, Jr. Movies by Genre
- Animation 11
- Family 8
- Comedy 3
- Tv movie 3
- Fantasy 2
- Music 1
- Drama 1
- Adventure 1
Animation is the genre Arthur Rankin, Jr. has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of family (8).
Arthur Rankin, Jr. Career Milestones
- First film
- Willy McBean & His Magic Machine 1965
- Newest film
- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus 1985
Arthur Rankin, Jr. Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Arthur Rankin, Jr. is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1985
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Family - 1983
The Wind in the Willows Animation - 1983
The Coneheads Animation - 1982
The Flight of Dragons Family - 1981
The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold Music - 1980
Pinocchio’s Christmas Animation - 1979
Jack Frost Fantasy - 1979
Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July Family - 1978
The Stingiest Man in Town Animation - 1977
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey Family - 1977
The Hobbit Fantasy - 1977
The Easter Bunny Is Comin’ to Town Family - 1976
The Little Drummer Boy Book II Animation - 1976
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Comedy - 1976
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Animation - 1976
The First Easter Rabbit Animation - 1974
The Year Without a Santa Claus Family - 1974
’Twas the Night Before Christmas Animation - 1973
That Girl in Wonderland Drama - 1972
A Christmas Tree Family - 1972
The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters Comedy - 1972
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes Family - 1971
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Animation - 1970
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Tv movie - 1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians Comedy - 1969
Frosty the Snowman Tv movie - 1968
The Little Drummer Boy Tv movie - 1968
The Mouse on the Mayflower Animation - 1967
Cricket on the Hearth Animation - 1965
Willy McBean & His Magic Machine Adventure
Who Arthur Rankin, Jr. Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Arthur Rankin, Jr. shares the most films with. Mickey Rooney comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Shelley Winters (2).
Arthur Rankin, Jr.: Questions & Answers
How many movies Arthur Rankin, Jr. has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Arthur Rankin, Jr. been in?
Arthur Rankin, Jr. is credited on 30 films, from 1965 to 1985. All of them 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 Arthur Rankin, Jr.'s newest movie?
The most recent film on Arthur Rankin, Jr.'s filmography is The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985), which Arthur Rankin, Jr. directed.
Who does Arthur Rankin, Jr. work with most often?
Arthur Rankin, Jr. shares the most films with Mickey Rooney (3 films), Shelley Winters (2 films) and Hans Conried (2 films).
The Best Arthur Rankin, Jr. Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 directing credits.
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