The Best John Lurie Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 1978 to 2010, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Stranger Than Paradise (1984) with $2.45M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest John Lurie Movies
The most recent films John Lurie is credited on, newest first — starting with Just Your Luck (1996). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Just Your Luck 1996 · Coker -
The Little Devil 1988 · Cusatelli -
Down by Law 1986 · Drama -
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July 1986 -
Stranger Than Paradise 1984 · Drama -
Subway Riders 1981 · The Saxophonist -
Permanent Vacation 1981 · Drama -
Underground U.S.A. 1980 · Jack Smith -
The Offenders 1980 · The Lizard -
Red Italy 1979 -
Rome ’78 1978 · Drama
The Best John Lurie Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Lurie films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Lurie movie?
Stranger Than Paradise (1984) made the most at the box office, with $2.45M worldwide, followed by Down by Law (1986) with $1.53M. Together, John Lurie's films with box office figures have made $4.15M.
What is the best John Lurie drama movie?
Stranger Than Paradise (1984) is the best-rated of John Lurie's drama films.
What is the newest John Lurie movie?
The newest film on John Lurie's filmography is Blank City (2010), with John Lurie as Self.
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