The Best John Derek Movies, Ranked
28 credits from 1944 to 1989, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Ten Commandments (1956) with $65.5M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best John Derek Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Derek has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 13 films, and Bolero (1984) is the pick of them.
The Latest John Derek Movies
The most recent films John Derek is credited on, newest first — starting with Ghosts Can’t Do It (1989). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Ghosts Can’t Do It 1989 · Director -
Ghosts Can’t Do It 1989 · Director -
Bolero 1984 · Director -
Tarzan the Ape Man 1981 · Director -
Fantasies 1981 · Director -
Once Before I Die 1966 · Bailey -
Nightmare in the Sun 1965 · Hitchhiker -
Omar Khayyam 1957 · Prince Malik -
The Flesh Is Weak 1957 · Tony Giani -
Fury at Showdown 1957 · Brock Mitchell -
The Ten Commandments 1956 · Joshua -
Run for Cover 1955 · Davey Bishop
The Best John Derek Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Derek films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Derek movie?
The Ten Commandments (1956) made the most at the box office, with $65.5M worldwide, followed by Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) with $36.6M. Together, John Derek's films with box office figures have made $111M.
What is the best John Derek drama movie?
Bolero (1984) is the best-rated of John Derek's drama films. In other genres: Tarzan the Ape Man (adventure) and The Ten Commandments (history).
What is the newest John Derek movie?
The newest film on John Derek's filmography is Ghosts Can’t Do It (1989), directed by John Derek.
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