The Best Jackie Gleason Movies, Ranked
29 credits from 1941 to 2004, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) with $66.1M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Jackie Gleason Box Office Hits
Jackie Gleason's films have made $152M worldwide in total. Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) is the biggest hit at $66.1M, ahead of The Toy (1982) ($47.1M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Jackie Gleason Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Jackie Gleason has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 8 films, and The Toy (1982) is the pick of them.
The Latest Jackie Gleason Movies
The most recent films Jackie Gleason is credited on, newest first — starting with Nothing in Common (1986). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Nothing in Common 1986 · Drama -
Izzy & Moe 1985 · Izzy Einstein -
The Sting II 1983 · Fargo Gondorff -
The Toy 1982 · Comedy -
Smokey and the Bandit II 1980 · Action -
Mr. Billion 1977 · John Cutler -
Don’t Drink the Water 1969 · Walter Hollander -
How to Commit Marriage 1969 · Oliver Poe -
Skidoo 1968 · Tough Tony Banks -
Soldier in the Rain 1963 · Maxwell Slaughter -
Papa’s Delicate Condition 1963 · Jack Griffith -
Gigot 1962 · Gigot
The Best Jackie Gleason Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jackie Gleason films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Jackie Gleason movie?
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) made the most at the box office, with $66.1M worldwide, followed by The Toy (1982) with $47.1M. Together, Jackie Gleason's films with box office figures have made $152M.
Which Jackie Gleason movie won the most awards?
The Hustler (1961) is the most decorated Jackie Gleason film, with 4 wins from 17 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Jackie Gleason comedy movie?
The Toy (1982) is the best-rated of Jackie Gleason's comedy films. In other genres: Nothing in Common (drama), The Sting II (crime) and Smokey and the Bandit II (action).
What is the newest Jackie Gleason movie?
The newest film on Jackie Gleason's filmography is The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004), with Jackie Gleason as Buford T. Justice (archive footage).
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