The Best James L. Brooks Movies, Ranked
15 credits from 1976 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Modern Romance (1981) with $2.86M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best James L. Brooks Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James L. Brooks films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing James L. Brooks movie?
Modern Romance (1981) made the most at the box office, with $2.86M worldwide. Together, James L. Brooks's films with box office figures have made $7.43M.
What is the best James L. Brooks comedy movie?
Modern Romance (1981) is the best-rated of James L. Brooks's comedy films.
What is the newest James L. Brooks movie?
The newest film on James L. Brooks's filmography is Ella McCay (2025), directed by James L. Brooks.
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