The Best John Kelly Movies, Ranked
82 credits from 1928 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) with $5.05M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John Kelly Box Office Hits
John Kelly's films have made $5.24M worldwide in total. Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) is the biggest hit at $5.05M, ahead of Distant Thunder (1988) ($156K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best John Kelly Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Kelly has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 17 films, and Distant Thunder (1988) is the pick of them.
The Latest John Kelly Movies
The most recent films John Kelly is credited on, newest first — starting with Retirement Plan (2024). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Retirement Plan 2024 · Director -
Chain Reaction 2022 · Beck -
The Sweeter Side of Life 2013 · Harry -
Creation of the Daleks 2006 · Director -
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes 1994 · Apartment Neighbor -
Son of Sam and Delilah 1991 -
Distant Thunder 1988 · Andy -
Mankillers 1987 · CIA Agent -
The Lighthorsemen 1987 · British Major -
Malcolm 1986 · Warehouse Cop #1 -
Robbery Under Arms 1985 · Old convict -
Psykho III: The Musical 1985 · Roman Oates
The Best John Kelly Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Kelly films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Kelly movie?
Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) made the most at the box office, with $5.05M worldwide, followed by Distant Thunder (1988) with $156K. Together, John Kelly's films with box office figures have made $5.24M.
What is the best John Kelly drama movie?
Distant Thunder (1988) is the best-rated of John Kelly's drama films. In other genres: Buck and the Preacher (action), Two Mules for Sister Sara (adventure) and The Lighthorsemen (war).
What is the newest John Kelly movie?
The newest film on John Kelly's filmography is Retirement Plan (2024), directed by John Kelly.
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