The Best Irene Cara Movies, Ranked
14 credits from 1975 to 1994, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is City Heat (1984) with $38.3M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Irene Cara Movies
The most recent films Irene Cara is credited on, newest first — starting with The Jungle King (1994). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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The Jungle King 1994 · Leonette -
Caged in Paradiso 1989 · Eva -
Busted Up 1986 · Simone -
Certain Fury 1985 · Action -
City Heat 1984 · Action -
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers 1983 · Myrlie Evers -
Sister, Sister 1982 · Sissy Lovejoy -
Fame 1980 · Drama -
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones 1980 · Alice Jefferson -
Roots: The Next Generations 1979 · Bertha Palmer Haley -
Apple Pie 1976 · Dancer -
Sparkle 1976 · Sparkle
The Best Irene Cara Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Irene Cara films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Irene Cara movie?
City Heat (1984) made the most at the box office, with $38.3M worldwide, followed by Fame (1980) with $21.2M. Together, Irene Cara's films with box office figures have made $60.9M.
Which Irene Cara movie won the most awards?
Fame (1980) is the most decorated Irene Cara film, with 3 wins from 13 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Irene Cara drama movie?
Fame (1980) is the best-rated of Irene Cara's drama films. In other genres: City Heat (action).
What is the newest Irene Cara movie?
The newest film on Irene Cara's filmography is The Jungle King (1994), with Irene Cara as Leonette.
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