The Best John Achorn Movies, Ranked
15 credits from 1983 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Born Yesterday (1993) with $18M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John Achorn Box Office Hits
John Achorn's films have made $26M worldwide in total. Born Yesterday (1993) is the biggest hit at $18M, ahead of Defenseless (1991) ($6.41M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best John Achorn Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Achorn has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 5 films, and Born Yesterday (1993) is the pick of them.
The Latest John Achorn Movies
The most recent films John Achorn is credited on, newest first — starting with Born Yesterday (1993). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Born Yesterday 1993 · Senator Banks -
Defenseless 1991 · Board Member in Law Firm -
Fever 1991 · Parole Board Member -
Pastime 1990 · Cal -
Book of Love 1990 · Mr. Joe Twiller -
From Hollywood to Deadwood 1989 · Insurance Detective -
Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall 1987 · George Scurry -
The Little Mermaid 1987 · Sailor (uncredited) -
Casey at the Bat 1986 · The Umpire -
Annie Oakley 1985 · Thomas Edison -
The Emperor’s New Clothes 1985 · Pub Man -
The Princess and the Pea 1984 · Suspicious Guard (uncredited)
The Best John Achorn Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Achorn films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Achorn movie?
Born Yesterday (1993) made the most at the box office, with $18M worldwide, followed by Defenseless (1991) with $6.41M. Together, John Achorn's films with box office figures have made $26M.
What is the best John Achorn comedy movie?
Born Yesterday (1993) is the best-rated of John Achorn's comedy films. In other genres: Defenseless (mystery) and Pastime (drama).
What is the newest John Achorn movie?
The newest film on John Achorn's filmography is I Know Catherine, the Log Lady (2025), with John Achorn as Self.
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