The Best Jack Starrett Movies, Ranked
23 credits from 1967 to 1989, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The River (1984) with $11.5M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Jack Starrett Movies
The most recent films Jack Starrett is credited on, newest first — starting with Nightwish (1989). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Nightwish 1989 · Professor -
Family Reunion 1989 · Charlie -
Brothers in Arms 1988 · Father -
Death Chase 1988 · Lt. MacGrew -
The River 1984 · Swick -
Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes 1980 · Director -
Mr. Horn 1979 · Gen. George Crook -
Final Chapter: Walking Tall 1977 · Director -
Hollywood Man 1976 · Director -
A Small Town in Texas 1976 · Buford Tyler -
Race with the Devil 1975 · Director -
The Dion Brothers 1974 · Gentleman Rancher (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
The Best Jack Starrett Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jack Starrett films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Jack Starrett movie?
The River (1984) made the most at the box office, with $11.5M worldwide, followed by Race with the Devil (1975) with $163. Together, Jack Starrett's films with box office figures have made $11.5M.
What is the best Jack Starrett action movie?
Race with the Devil (1975) is the best-rated of Jack Starrett's action films. In other genres: The River (drama).
What is the newest Jack Starrett movie?
The newest film on Jack Starrett's filmography is Nightwish (1989), with Jack Starrett as Professor.
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