The Best Henry Hathaway Movies, Ranked
53 credits from 1932 to 1974, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Airport (1970) with $100M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Henry Hathaway Box Office Hits
Henry Hathaway's films have made $101M worldwide in total. Airport (1970) is the biggest hit at $100M, ahead of True Grit (1969) ($276K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Henry Hathaway Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Henry Hathaway has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Western leads with 10 films, and How the West Was Won (1963) is the pick of them.
The Best Henry Hathaway Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Henry Hathaway's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1950s to 1970s.
Most Awarded Henry Hathaway Movies
Henry Hathaway's films with wins at the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database, the most decorated first. How the West Was Won (1963) leads with 3 wins from 8 nominations.
The Latest Henry Hathaway Movies
The most recent films Henry Hathaway is credited on, newest first — starting with Hangup (1974). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Hangup 1974 · Director -
Shoot Out 1971 · Director -
Raid on Rommel 1971 · Director -
Airport 1970 · Director -
True Grit 1969 · Director -
5 Card Stud 1968 · Director -
Nevada Smith 1966 · Director -
The Sons of Katie Elder 1965 · Director -
Circus World 1964 · Director -
How the West Was Won 1963 · Director -
North to Alaska 1960 · Director -
Seven Thieves 1960 · Director
The Best Henry Hathaway Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Henry Hathaway films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Henry Hathaway movie?
Airport (1970) made the most at the box office, with $100M worldwide, followed by True Grit (1969) with $276K. Together, Henry Hathaway's films with box office figures have made $101M.
Which Henry Hathaway movie won the most awards?
How the West Was Won (1963) is the most decorated Henry Hathaway film, with 3 wins from 8 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Henry Hathaway western movie?
How the West Was Won (1963) is the best-rated of Henry Hathaway's western films. In other genres: True Grit (adventure), Prince Valiant (romance) and Airport (action).
What is the newest Henry Hathaway movie?
The newest film on Henry Hathaway's filmography is Hangup (1974), directed by Henry Hathaway.
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