Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Howard Hughes, director
Director

Howard Hughes: Movies & Filmography

films
7
as director
2
on screen
1930–2024
average score
77
Career at a glance

Howard Hughes's Career in Numbers

Howard Hughes's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Howard Hughes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hell’s Angels (1930) to The World Is Round (1994), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Howard Hughes Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 1
  2. 1940s 1
  3. 1990s 1

The 1930s were Howard Hughes's busiest decade, with 1 films.

Howard Hughes Movies by Genre

  • Western 1
  • War 1

Western is the genre Howard Hughes has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of war (1).

Howard Hughes Career Milestones

First film
Hell’s Angels 1930
Newest film
The World Is Round 1994
7 credits

Howard Hughes Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Howard Hughes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

FAQ

Howard Hughes: Questions & Answers

How many movies Howard Hughes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Howard Hughes been in?

Howard Hughes is credited on 7 films, from 1930 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is the best Howard Hughes movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Howard Hughes's best-rated film is The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024) with a score of 77.

Best Howard Hughes movies, ranked

What is Howard Hughes's newest movie?

The most recent film on Howard Hughes's filmography is The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024), in the role of Self - Producer, The Conqueror.

Who does Howard Hughes work with most often?

Howard Hughes shares the most films with Spencer Tracy (2 films) and Clark Gable (2 films).

The Best Howard Hughes Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app