John Irvin: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 28
- as director
- 26
- on screen
- 1966–2020
- box office
- $88.3M
- average score
- 70
The Best John Irvin Movies
The films of John Irvin that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Ghost Story (1981) leads with $23.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $23.4M Ghost Story 1981 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $16.2M Raw Deal 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $15.9M Next of Kin 1989 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $13.8M Hamburger Hill 1987 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $6.24M Widows’ Peak 1994 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $5.48M The Dogs of War 1981 · Action
John Irvin's Career in Numbers
John Irvin's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Irvin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Carousella (1966) to The Metropolitan Opera: The Exterminating Angel (2017), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
John Irvin Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 2
The 1990s were John Irvin's busiest decade, with 9 films.
John Irvin Movies by Genre
- Action 7
- Drama 6
- Thriller 4
- Music 1
- History 1
- Mystery 1
- Comedy 1
- Family 1
- War 1
- Tv movie 1
Action is the genre John Irvin has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (6).
John Irvin Career Milestones
- First film
- Carousella 1966
- Biggest box office hit
- Ghost Story $23.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Metropolitan Opera: The Exterminating Angel 2017
John Irvin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Irvin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 26 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by John Irvin
26- 2010
Hemingway's Garden of Eden Drama - 2008
Garden of Eden Drama - 2007
The Moon and the Stars History - 2005
The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha Mystery Worldwide box office: $251K - 2005
The Boys & Girl from County Clare Comedy - 2005
Dot.Kill Thriller - 2001
The Fourth Angel Action Worldwide box office: $849K - 2000
Shiner Drama Worldwide box office: $52.8K - 1999
Noah’s Ark Family - 1998
When Trumpets Fade War - 1997
City of Industry Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.57M - 1996
Crazy Horse Action - 1995
A Month by the Lake Drama Worldwide box office: $2.1M - 1994 Widows’ Peak Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.24M
- 1994
Freefall Action - 1991
Robin Hood Tv movie - 1990
Eminent Domain Drama - 1989 Next of Kin Action Worldwide box office: $15.9M
- 1987 Hamburger Hill Action Worldwide box office: $13.8M
- 1986 Raw Deal Action Worldwide box office: $16.2M
- 1985
Turtle Diary Drama Worldwide box office: $2.16M - 1984
Champions Romance Worldwide box office: $200K - 1981 Ghost Story Thriller Worldwide box office: $23.4M
- 1981 The Dogs of War Action Worldwide box office: $5.48M
- 1974
Haunted: The Ferryman Horror - 1966
Carousella
John Irvin Movies as an Actor
1
John Irvin in Documentaries & Specials
1
Who John Irvin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Irvin shares the most films with. Edward Fox comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Elliott Gould (2).
John Irvin: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Irvin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Irvin been in?
John Irvin is credited on 28 films, from 1966 to 2020. 1 of them as an actor and 26 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Irvin's highest-grossing movie?
Ghost Story (1981) is John Irvin's biggest box office hit, with $23.4M worldwide, ahead of Raw Deal (1986) ($16.2M). Across every film with box office figures, John Irvin's movies have made $88.3M.
John Irvin's biggest hits What is the best John Irvin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Irvin's best-rated film is Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020) with a score of 70.
Best John Irvin movies, ranked What is John Irvin's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Irvin's filmography is Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020), in the role of Self.
Who does John Irvin work with most often?
John Irvin shares the most films with Edward Fox (2 films), Elliott Gould (2 films) and Uma Thurman (2 films).
The Best John Irvin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 directing credits.
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