The Best Jack Gilford Movies, Ranked
24 credits from 1962 to 1988, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Cocoon (1985) with $85.3M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Jack Gilford Box Office Hits
Jack Gilford's films have made $155M worldwide in total. Cocoon (1985) is the biggest hit at $85.3M, ahead of Cocoon: The Return (1988) ($25M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Jack Gilford Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Jack Gilford has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 8 films, and Caveman (1981) is the pick of them.
The Latest Jack Gilford Movies
The most recent films Jack Gilford is credited on, newest first — starting with Cocoon: The Return (1988). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Cocoon: The Return 1988 · Adventure -
Arthur 2: On the Rocks 1988 · Mr. Butterworth -
Hostage Flight 1985 · Mr. Singer -
Cocoon 1985 · Sci-Fi -
Anna to the Infinite Power 1983 · Dr. Jelliff -
Caveman 1981 · Comedy -
Cheaper to Keep Her 1981 · Stanley Bracken -
Wholly Moses 1980 · Tailor -
A Doonesbury Special 1977 · Referee -
Harry and Walter Go to New York 1976 · Mischa -
Everybody Rides the Carousel 1975 · Stage 8 (voice) -
Save the Tiger 1973 · Phil Greene
The Best Jack Gilford Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jack Gilford films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Jack Gilford movie?
Cocoon (1985) made the most at the box office, with $85.3M worldwide, followed by Cocoon: The Return (1988) with $25M. Together, Jack Gilford's films with box office figures have made $155M.
Which Jack Gilford movie won the most awards?
Cocoon (1985) is the most decorated Jack Gilford film, with 3 wins from 10 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Jack Gilford comedy movie?
Caveman (1981) is the best-rated of Jack Gilford's comedy films. In other genres: Cocoon: The Return (adventure) and Cocoon (sci-fi).
What is the newest Jack Gilford movie?
The newest film on Jack Gilford's filmography is Cocoon: The Return (1988).
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