The Best Ben Sharpsteen Movies, Ranked
29 credits from 1934 to 1959, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) with $185M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Ben Sharpsteen Box Office Hits
Ben Sharpsteen's films have made $384M worldwide in total. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) is the biggest hit at $185M, ahead of Pinocchio (1940) ($122M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
Most Awarded Ben Sharpsteen Movies
Ben Sharpsteen's films with wins at the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database, the most decorated first. Pinocchio (1940) leads with 2 wins from 2 nominations.
The Latest Ben Sharpsteen Movies
The most recent films Ben Sharpsteen is credited on, newest first — starting with Mysteries of the Deep (1959). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Mysteries of the Deep 1959 · Director -
Ama Girls 1958 · Director -
Samoa 1956 · Director -
Water Birds 1952 · Director -
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line 1942 · Director -
The New Spirit 1942 · Director -
Dumbo 1941 · Director -
Fantasia 1940 · Director -
Pinocchio 1940 · Director -
The Fox Hunt 1938 · Director -
Polar Trappers 1938 · Director -
Mickey’s Trailer 1938 · Director
The Best Ben Sharpsteen Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ben Sharpsteen films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Ben Sharpsteen movie?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) made the most at the box office, with $185M worldwide, followed by Pinocchio (1940) with $122M. Together, Ben Sharpsteen's films with box office figures have made $384M.
Which Ben Sharpsteen movie won the most awards?
Pinocchio (1940) is the most decorated Ben Sharpsteen film, with 2 wins from 2 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Ben Sharpsteen animation movie?
Dumbo (1941) is the best-rated of Ben Sharpsteen's animation films. In other genres: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (fantasy).
What is the newest Ben Sharpsteen movie?
The newest film on Ben Sharpsteen's filmography is Mysteries of the Deep (1959), directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
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