The Best John McMartin Movies, Ranked
23 credits from 1968 to 2010, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Legal Eagles (1986) with $93.2M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest John McMartin Box Office Hits
John McMartin's films have made $115M worldwide in total. Legal Eagles (1986) is the biggest hit at $93.2M, ahead of Pennies from Heaven (1982) ($9.17M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best John McMartin Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre John McMartin has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 9 films, and Pennies from Heaven (1982) is the pick of them.
The Latest John McMartin Movies
The most recent films John McMartin is credited on, newest first — starting with Further Tales of the City (2001). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Further Tales of the City 2001 · Royal Reichenbach -
Three Businessmen 1998 · Liverpool Businessman -
Citizen Cohn 1992 · Older Doctor -
Separate but Equal 1991 · Governor James F. Byrnes -
A Shock to the System 1990 · Thriller -
Little Sweetheart 1989 · Uncle David -
Day One 1989 · Dr. Arthur Compton -
Roots: The Gift 1988 · Edmund Parker, Sr. -
Lincoln 1988 · Salmon P. Chase -
Who's That Girl 1987 · Comedy -
Native Son 1986 · Mr. Dalton -
Legal Eagles 1986 · Comedy
The Best John McMartin Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John McMartin films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John McMartin movie?
Legal Eagles (1986) made the most at the box office, with $93.2M worldwide, followed by Pennies from Heaven (1982) with $9.17M. Together, John McMartin's films with box office figures have made $115M.
What is the best John McMartin drama movie?
Pennies from Heaven (1982) is the best-rated of John McMartin's drama films. In other genres: Legal Eagles (comedy) and A Shock to the System (thriller).
What is the newest John McMartin movie?
The newest film on John McMartin's filmography is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010), with John McMartin as Self.
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