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The Best Jean Cocteau Movies, Ranked

23 credits from 1933 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Beauty and the Beast (1946) with $299K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best Jean Cocteau Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jean Cocteau films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing Jean Cocteau movie?

Beauty and the Beast (1946) made the most at the box office, with $299K worldwide, followed by Testament of Orpheus (1960) with $2.98K. Together, Jean Cocteau's films with box office figures have made $749K.

What is the best Jean Cocteau fantasy movie?

Beauty and the Beast (1946) is the best-rated of Jean Cocteau's fantasy films.

What is the newest Jean Cocteau movie?

The newest film on Jean Cocteau's filmography is Jean Cocteau (2024), with Jean Cocteau as Self (archive footage).

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