The Best John Laurie Movies, Ranked
62 credits from 1930 to 1979, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) with $7.65M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John Laurie Box Office Hits
John Laurie's films have made $7.89M worldwide in total. The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is the biggest hit at $7.65M, ahead of I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) ($89.5K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best John Laurie Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John Laurie has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 22 films, and I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) is the pick of them.
The Best John Laurie Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of John Laurie's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1930s to 1970s.
The Latest John Laurie Movies
The most recent films John Laurie is credited on, newest first — starting with The Prisoner of Zenda (1979). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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The Prisoner of Zenda 1979 · Archbishop -
Pure Shit 1975 · John -
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing 1975 · Jock -
The Abominable Dr. Phibes 1971 · Darrow -
Dad’s Army 1971 · Pte. James Frazer -
The Reptile 1966 · Mad Peter -
Ladies Who Do 1963 · Doctor MacGregor -
Siege of the Saxons 1963 · Merlin -
Don’t Bother to Knock 1961 · Taxi Driver -
Kidnapped 1960 · Ebenezer Balfour -
Rockets Galore 1958 · Capt. MacKechnie -
Next to No Time 1958 · Abercrombie, Scottish Director
The Best John Laurie Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Laurie films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Laurie movie?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) made the most at the box office, with $7.65M worldwide, followed by I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) with $89.5K. Together, John Laurie's films with box office figures have made $7.89M.
Which John Laurie movie won the most awards?
Hamlet (1948) is the most decorated John Laurie film, with 8 wins from 14 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best John Laurie drama movie?
I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) is the best-rated of John Laurie's drama films. In other genres: The Prisoner of Zenda (comedy), The 39 Steps (mystery) and Henry V (history).
What is the newest John Laurie movie?
The newest film on John Laurie's filmography is The Prisoner of Zenda (1979), with John Laurie as Archbishop.
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