The Best George Roy Hill Movies, Ranked
15 credits from 1952 to 1988, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Sting (1973) with $156M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest George Roy Hill Box Office Hits
George Roy Hill's films have made $370M worldwide in total. The Sting (1973) is the biggest hit at $156M, ahead of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) ($102M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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The Sting 1973 · Drama $156M $156M dom. - 2
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Adventure $102M $102M dom. - 3
The World According to Garp 1982 · Drama $29.7M $29.7M dom. - 4
Slap Shot 1977 · Drama $28M $28M dom. - 5
Funny Farm 1988 · Drama $25.5M $25.5M dom. - 6
The Great Waldo Pepper 1975 · Drama $20.6M $20.6M dom. - 7
The Little Drummer Girl 1984 · Thriller $7.83M $7.83M dom.
The Best George Roy Hill Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre George Roy Hill has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 8 films, and The Sting (1973) is the pick of them.
The Best George Roy Hill Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of George Roy Hill's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1960s to 1980s.
Most Awarded George Roy Hill Movies
George Roy Hill's films with wins at the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database, the most decorated first. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) leads with 15 wins from 23 nominations.
The Latest George Roy Hill Movies
The most recent films George Roy Hill is credited on, newest first — starting with Funny Farm (1988). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
- Funny Farm 1988 · Director
- The Little Drummer Girl 1984 · Director
- The World According to Garp 1982 · Director
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A Little Romance 1979 · Director - Slap Shot 1977 · Director
- The Great Waldo Pepper 1975 · Director
- The Sting 1973 · Director
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Slaughterhouse-Five 1972 · Director - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Director
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Thoroughly Modern Millie 1967 · Director -
Hawaii 1966 · Director -
The World of Henry Orient 1964 · Director
The Best George Roy Hill Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest George Roy Hill films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing George Roy Hill movie?
The Sting (1973) made the most at the box office, with $156M worldwide, followed by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) with $102M. Together, George Roy Hill's films with box office figures have made $370M.
Which George Roy Hill movie won the most awards?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) is the most decorated George Roy Hill film, with 15 wins from 23 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best George Roy Hill drama movie?
The Sting (1973) is the best-rated of George Roy Hill's drama films. In other genres: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (adventure) and The Little Drummer Girl (thriller).
What is the newest George Roy Hill movie?
The newest film on George Roy Hill's filmography is Funny Farm (1988), directed by George Roy Hill.
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