The Best Ismail Merchant Movies, Ranked
9 credits from 1970 to 2002, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Mystic Masseur (2002) with $404K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Ismail Merchant Movies
The most recent films Ismail Merchant is credited on, newest first — starting with The Mystic Masseur (2002). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Ismail Merchant Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ismail Merchant films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Ismail Merchant movie?
The Mystic Masseur (2002) made the most at the box office, with $404K worldwide, followed by Cotton Mary (2000) with $299K. Together, Ismail Merchant's films with box office figures have made $2.57M.
What is the best Ismail Merchant drama movie?
The Mystic Masseur (2002) is the best-rated of Ismail Merchant's drama films.
What is the newest Ismail Merchant movie?
The newest film on Ismail Merchant's filmography is The Mystic Masseur (2002), directed by Ismail Merchant.
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