The Best George Burns Movies, Ranked
52 credits from 1929 to 2017, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Oh, God! (1977) with $41.7M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest George Burns Box Office Hits
George Burns's films have made $106M worldwide in total. Oh, God! (1977) is the biggest hit at $41.7M, ahead of Going in Style (1979) ($26.9M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best George Burns Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of George Burns's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 1990s.
The Latest George Burns Movies
The most recent films George Burns is credited on, newest first — starting with Radioland Murders (1994). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Radioland Murders 1994 · Milt Lackey -
18 Again! 1988 · Jack Watson / David Watson -
Oh, God! You Devil 1984 · Fantasy -
Oh, God! Book II 1980 · Fantasy -
Going in Style 1979 · Drama -
Just You and Me, Kid 1979 · Bill -
Oh, God! 1977 · Fantasy -
The Sunshine Boys 1975 · Al Lewis -
Honolulu 1939 · Joe Duffy -
A Damsel in Distress 1937 · George -
College Holiday 1936 · George Hymen -
The Big Broadcast of 1937 1936 · Mr. Platt
The Best George Burns Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest George Burns films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing George Burns movie?
Oh, God! (1977) made the most at the box office, with $41.7M worldwide, followed by Going in Style (1979) with $26.9M. Together, George Burns's films with box office figures have made $106M.
Which George Burns movie won the most awards?
Oh, God! (1977) is the most decorated George Burns film, with 1 win from 3 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best George Burns fantasy movie?
Oh, God! (1977) is the best-rated of George Burns's fantasy films. In other genres: Going in Style (drama).
What is the newest George Burns movie?
The newest film on George Burns's filmography is This Is Bob Hope… (2017), with George Burns as Self (archive footage).
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