The Best Elaine May Movies, Ranked
12 credits from 1960 to 2022, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Same Storm (2022) comes out on top with a score of 80. The biggest box office hit is Wolf (1994) with $131M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best Elaine May Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Elaine May's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 2020s.
The Latest Elaine May Movies
The most recent films Elaine May is credited on, newest first — starting with The Same Storm (2022). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Elaine May Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Elaine May films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the best Elaine May movie?
The Same Storm (2022) is the best-rated Elaine May film, with a Movie Echo Score of 80. The Movie Echo Score blends critic reviews, audience ratings and how well a film has lasted.
The Same Storm: cast, ratings & box office What is the highest-grossing Elaine May movie?
Wolf (1994) made the most at the box office, with $131M worldwide, followed by A New Leaf (1971) with $308. Together, Elaine May's films with box office figures have made $131M.
Which Elaine May movie won the most awards?
The Same Storm (2022) is the most decorated Elaine May film, with 1 win from 1 nomination across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Elaine May comedy movie?
A New Leaf (1971) is the best-rated of Elaine May's comedy films. In other genres: The Same Storm (drama).
What is the newest Elaine May movie?
The newest film on Elaine May's filmography is The Same Storm (2022), with Elaine May as Ruth Lipsman Berg.
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