The Best Joanne Woodward Movies, Ranked
45 credits from 1955 to 2023, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The End (1978) with $44.9M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Joanne Woodward Box Office Hits
Joanne Woodward's films have made $57.6M worldwide in total. The End (1978) is the biggest hit at $44.9M, ahead of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) ($7.7M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Joanne Woodward Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Joanne Woodward's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1960s to 1990s.
The Latest Joanne Woodward Movies
The most recent films Joanne Woodward is credited on, newest first — starting with Empire Falls (2005). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Empire Falls 2005 · Francine Whiting -
Breathing Lessons 1994 · Maggie Moran -
Blind Spot 1993 · Nell Harrington -
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 1990 · Drama -
Broadway’s Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre 1989 · Host -
Do You Remember Love 1985 · Barbara Wyatt-Hollis -
Passions 1984 · Catherine Kennerly -
Harry & Son 1984 · Drama -
Crisis at Central High 1981 · Elizabeth Huckaby -
The Shadow Box 1980 · Beverly -
A Christmas to Remember 1978 · Mildred McCloud -
The End 1978 · Drama
The Best Joanne Woodward Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Joanne Woodward films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Joanne Woodward movie?
The End (1978) made the most at the box office, with $44.9M worldwide, followed by Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) with $7.7M. Together, Joanne Woodward's films with box office figures have made $57.6M.
Which Joanne Woodward movie won the most awards?
Rachel, Rachel (1968) is the most decorated Joanne Woodward film, with 2 wins from 8 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Joanne Woodward drama movie?
The End (1978) is the best-rated of Joanne Woodward's drama films.
What is the newest Joanne Woodward movie?
The newest film on Joanne Woodward's filmography is Paul Newman: The Restless (2023), with Joanne Woodward as Self - Interviewee (archive footage).
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