The Best George O'Brien Movies, Ranked
35 credits from 1922 to 2023, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Sunrise (1927) with $122K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest George O'Brien Box Office Hits
George O'Brien's films have made $151K worldwide in total. Sunrise (1927) is the biggest hit at $122K, ahead of Fort Apache (1948) ($11.9K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best George O'Brien Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of George O'Brien's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1920s to 1960s.
The Latest George O'Brien Movies
The most recent films George O'Brien is credited on, newest first — starting with Cheyenne Autumn (1964). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Cheyenne Autumn 1964 · Major Braden -
Gold Raiders 1951 · George O'Brien -
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949 · Western -
Fort Apache 1948 · Capt. Sam Collingwood -
My Wild Irish Rose 1947 · 'Duke' Muldoon -
December 7th 1943 · Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice) -
Triple Justice 1940 · Brad Henderson -
Prairie Law 1940 · Brill Austin -
Legion of the Lawless 1940 · Jeff Toland -
The Marshal Of Mesa City 1939 · Cliff Mason -
Lawless Valley 1938 · Larry Rhodes -
The Renegade Ranger 1938 · Captain Jack Steele
The Best George O'Brien Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest George O'Brien films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing George O'Brien movie?
Sunrise (1927) made the most at the box office, with $122K worldwide, followed by Fort Apache (1948) with $11.9K. Together, George O'Brien's films with box office figures have made $151K.
Which George O'Brien movie won the most awards?
Sunrise (1927) is the most decorated George O'Brien film, with 4 wins from 5 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best George O'Brien western movie?
Fort Apache (1948) is the best-rated of George O'Brien's western films. In other genres: Sunrise (drama).
What is the newest George O'Brien movie?
The newest film on George O'Brien's filmography is The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023), with George O'Brien as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
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