The Best Joe Roth Movies, Ranked
7 credits from 1976 to 2006, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is America's Sweethearts (2001) with $138M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Joe Roth Box Office Hits
Joe Roth's films have made $283M worldwide in total. America's Sweethearts (2001) is the biggest hit at $138M, ahead of Christmas with the Kranks (2004) ($96.6M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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America's Sweethearts 2001 · Comedy $138M $93.6M dom. - 2
Christmas with the Kranks 2004 · Comedy $96.6M $73.8M dom. - 3
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise 1987 · Comedy $30.1M $30.1M dom. - 4
Freedomland 2006 · Drama $14.7M $12.5M dom. - 5
Streets of Gold 1986 · Drama $2.55M $2.55M dom. - 6
Coupe de Ville 1990 · Drama $716K $716K dom.
The Best Joe Roth Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Joe Roth's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1980s to 2000s.
The Latest Joe Roth Movies
The most recent films Joe Roth is credited on, newest first — starting with Freedomland (2006). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Joe Roth Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Joe Roth films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Joe Roth movie?
America's Sweethearts (2001) made the most at the box office, with $138M worldwide, followed by Christmas with the Kranks (2004) with $96.6M. Together, Joe Roth's films with box office figures have made $283M.
What is the best Joe Roth drama movie?
Freedomland (2006) is the best-rated of Joe Roth's drama films. In other genres: America's Sweethearts (comedy).
What is the newest Joe Roth movie?
The newest film on Joe Roth's filmography is Freedomland (2006), directed by Joe Roth.
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