The Best Jim Thorpe Movies, Ranked
20 credits from 1932 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Jim Thorpe Movies
The most recent films Jim Thorpe is credited on, newest first — starting with Wagon Master (1950). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Wagon Master 1950 · Navajo Indian -
The Vampire’s Ghost 1945 · Native -
Meet John Doe 1941 · Extra (uncredited) -
Mexican Spitfire Out West 1940 · Indian -
Henry Goes Arizona 1939 · Bus Passenger (uncredited) -
Big City 1937 · Jim Thorpe -
Hill-Tillies 1936 · 1st Indian -
Silly Billies 1936 · Medicine Man -
Sutter’s Gold 1936 · Man -
Klondike Annie 1936 · Comedy -
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara 1935 · Indian Chief (uncredited) -
Moonlight on the Prairie 1935 · Henchman
The Best Jim Thorpe Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jim Thorpe films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the newest Jim Thorpe movie?
The newest film on Jim Thorpe's filmography is Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025), with Jim Thorpe as Self.
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