The Best John Barrymore Movies, Ranked
52 credits from 1917 to 2021, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Twentieth Century (1934) with $10.1K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest John Barrymore Movies
The most recent films John Barrymore is credited on, newest first — starting with Playmates (1941). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Playmates 1941 · John Barrymore -
World Premiere 1941 · Duncan DeGrasse -
The Invisible Woman 1940 · Professor Gibbs -
The Great Profile 1940 · Evans Garrick -
The Great Man Votes 1939 · Vance -
Hold That Co-ed 1938 · Gabby Harrigan -
Spawn of the North 1938 · Windy Turlon -
Marie Antoinette 1938 · King Louis XV -
Bulldog Drummond’s Peril 1938 · Colonel Neilson -
True Confession 1937 · Comedy -
Bulldog Drummond’s Revenge 1937 · Col. J.A. Nielson -
Night Club Scandal 1937 · Dr. Ernest Tindal
The Best John Barrymore Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Barrymore films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Barrymore movie?
Twentieth Century (1934) made the most at the box office, with $10.1K worldwide, followed by Grand Hotel (1932) with $32. Together, John Barrymore's films with box office figures have made $10.1K.
Which John Barrymore movie won the most awards?
Grand Hotel (1932) is the most decorated John Barrymore film, with 1 win from 1 nomination across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best John Barrymore romance movie?
Twentieth Century (1934) is the best-rated of John Barrymore's romance films. In other genres: Grand Hotel (drama).
What is the newest John Barrymore movie?
The newest film on John Barrymore's filmography is Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (2021), with John Barrymore as Archival Footage.
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